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1989 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Albert Morra
Administration
Al ran and coached the Glen Cove Junior Football Program for 10 years and led teams in the Roy Campanella Senior Baseball League for two decades. He also served as a member of the Glen Cove Golf Commission, contributing to youth and community sports across multiple disciplines.
Bobby O’Rourke
Auto Racing
Bobby served over a decade as Race Director at Riverhead Raceway and held key officiating roles including Chief Steward at Islip Speedway and Race Director for the Modified Race of Champions. He was also the head NASCAR inspector and became the first non-competitor inducted into the Race of Champions Hall of Fame.
James Catanzano
Baseball
James was considered the premier all-around player in the Catholic High School Baseball League, earning varsity letters at St. Dominic’s and batting .444 his senior year. Named MVP and All-Division in the Catholic League Division II, he went on to CW Post where he set a school record with 28 home runs.
Adrian Kenary
Baseball
A standout pitcher at Glen Cove High School, Adrian was named MVP his senior year and signed with the Chicago White Sox in 1970. He pitched in the minors with Duluth (Single-A) and Knoxville (Double-A) until a car accident in 1974 ended his professional career. Renowned for his powerful arm and mound presence, Adrian left a lasting impact on Glen Cove baseball.
Phillip Dileo
Baseball
Philip pitched and played shortstop for Glen Cove High School in 1938 and 1939. After World War II, he played softball in various leagues through the 1940s to 1960s, earning recognition for strong performances and being named Most Valuable Player in one season.
Jamie Braverman
Baseball
Jamie was a standout right fielder at Glen Cove High School who helped lead his team to a county championship and earned MVP honors. In college, he hit 27 home runs in two years at Post, set a school record for home runs in a season, and was voted All-Metropolitan.
Cesar “Cessie” Rivera
Baseball
“Cessie” was a dominant pitcher for Glen Cove High School, holding multiple school records and earning All-County honors in his junior and senior years. He was named MVP in several tournaments, helped Glen Cove win multiple championships, and later pitched for C.W. Post, striking out 16 batters in a standout college game.
Anthony Sparaco
Boxing
Anthony was a prominent flyweight boxer from the 1920s to 1940s, known for his impressive knockout record and participation in prestigious tournaments like the Metro-Championship at Madison Square Garden. He fought about 75 matches, winning nearly 90%, often by knockout, and competed in two bouts in one night during elimination tournaments. After retiring, he coached, leaving a legacy as a local boxing legend.
Ben Hendrickson
Track
James Capozzi
Umpire
Richard Jones
Football
Richard was a standout quarterback and halfback for Glen Cove’s variety football team, known for toughness including playing through injuries like being knocked unconscious during a game. He also contributed to the team’s success alongside Hall of Famer Angelo Bellisimo and continued playing football in the Army and later for the Glen Cove A.A. team.
Joseph Barlotti
Football
Joe was a standout center for Glen Cove High School’s varsity football team in the early 1940s, competing alongside future Hall of Famers like Richie Jones and Babe Fowler. After serving in World War II, he played semi-pro for Glen Cove A.A. and also earned varsity letters in basketball and golf.
Dan Coughlin
Football
Glenn Springman
Football
Glenn was a key player on Glen Cove’s back-to-back county championship football teams in 1920 and 1921, excelling as right guard and tackle. He helped dominate Freeport 40-7 in the 1920 title game and contributed a safety and kicked an extra point in the 7-0 championship rematch victory in 1921, solidifying Glen Cove’s early football dominance.
William “Bill” Bennek
Football
Bill was a standout two-way player for Glen Cove High from 1972–73, earning All-Division and All-County honors and recognition among Long Island’s top players. He played three varsity seasons at the University of Florida, appearing in multiple bowl games, and although a foot injury ended his NFL aspirations, he graduated with the highest GPA among Florida’s student-athletes.
Chris Zupa
Lacrosse
Chris was a dominant multi-sport athlete at Glen Cove High, excelling as a face-off lacrosse specialist and earning varsity letters in football and wrestling. At West Point, he became one of the nation’s top face-off specialists, winning 66% of 208 draws in 1984 and helping Army reach the NCAA playoffs twice. His clutch plays earned praise from coaches, cementing his legacy before serving as a First Lieutenant.
Mario Morra
Soccer
Mario was Glen Cove High’s dominant soccer star from 1997 to 2011, scoring 40 career goals including 12 in his senior year while leading his team to four division titles. After high school, he played at Nassau Community College and in professional tryouts, though injuries cut his career short. He stayed active in the local soccer community as a referee, league organizer, and youth supervisor.
Walter Widegren
Speedboat
Morris Zausmer
Sportswriter
Morris was Glen Cove’s pioneering sports journalist, beginning his career at age 12 with the Glen Cove Echo, where his “Sports Spotlight” column became a local staple. He chronicled Glen Cove’s football golden age and semipro rivalries that drew massive crowds, preserving the essence of an era when community sports were the town’s heartbeat.
Man of the Year
Angelo Capobianco