Last updated 10/28/24
The deadline for tickets to the dinner has passed.
This year’s inductees and honorees:
Brad Berner – Multiple Sports Nancy Hudock - Swimming
Gary Cummings – Rugby Joe Gartland – Wrestling
Jumbo Johnson Student-Athlete Award Winners – Kaitlyn Roth and Jonathan Hoole
Warren B. Humes Sportsperson of the Year – Larry Johnson
Phil Damiani Outstanding Team Award – 1999 Penncrest Basketball
Philip W. Damiani, Jr.
May 16, 1950 - January 26, 2024
Philip W. Damiani Jr., a lifetime resident of Media, PA, passed away January 26, 2024 at the age of 73. A local sports enthusiast, Phil was known for his contributions in preserving the legacy of successful athletes, coaches, and teams throughout Media and all of Delaware County.
Phil was a graduate of Penncrest High School, Class of 1968. He continued his undergraduate studies at Villanova University and obtained his master’s degree from Bryn Mawr College. Phil retired as the Executive Director of Court Services of Delaware County. His career included many years as the director of the Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center and as the director of Adult Probation and Parole.
Phil was passionate about local sports and was a great champion of Delaware County athletics. He had great success with Delco League Baseball in the 1970s as both a player and manager of the Media Bombers. He was inducted into the Ring of Honor at Penncrest High School. Phil did so much for so many people and never wanted anything in return.
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