Westchester Names Six Sports Hall of Fame Inductees for 2026

Six figures with ties to Westchester County, New York, will enter the Westchester Sports Hall of Fame during a November 4, 2026, ceremony at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. The 2026 class includes NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, television producer Fred Gaudelli, former NBA player Ben Gordon, and three other honorees recognized for their athletic achievements and contributions to the community. According to Westchester County's announcement, the inductees are Sue Adams, Fred Gaudelli, Roger Goodell, Ben Gordon, Dave Greiner, and Seth Morris.

Adams will be honored posthumously. Each recipient will receive a Hall of Fame trophy, and the inductees' names will be added to a commemorative plaque in the County Center's first-floor gallery. The class brings together professional sports achievements, high school athletics, coaching, officiating, and community service.

Their backgrounds reflect a range of contributions to sports in Westchester County and beyond.

Adams was a lifelong White Plains resident and a graduate of White Plains High School. She earned All-American honors in basketball and later coached girls' basketball for 11 seasons.

Gaudelli, a Harrison native, has won 31 Emmy Awards for his work in television production. His career includes producing seven Super Bowls and serving as executive producer for an eighth. Goodell, who grew up in Bronxville, has served as commissioner of the National Football League since 2006. His induction recognizes the career of one of the region's prominent figures in professional sports administration.

Gordon, a Mount Vernon native, earned recognition for his high school and professional basketball career. At Mount Vernon High School, he was part of an undefeated 28-0 season and won a state championship and a federation title before playing 11 seasons in the NBA. Greiner's recognition reflects decades of service to Westchester athletics and the local community. He worked as a high school baseball umpire for 42 years and spent 34 years as a crisis intervention counselor at Clear View School in Briarcliff Manor.

Morris, a graduate of Harrison High School, was recognized as a multisport athlete who continued his athletic career at Brown University. He remains involved in community initiatives through the Harrison Football Hall of Fame and the Troilo Scholarship Fund. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said the Hall of Fame celebrates athletic achievement alongside dedication and service to local communities.

He emphasized that the inductees' experiences can inspire younger athletes pursuing their own goals. The Westchester Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1968 and has inducted more than 200 people, according to the county. Members of the public can submit nominations, which are reviewed by the Hall of Fame Committee.

The program is sponsored by Westchester County Parks and the Westchester Parks Foundation. Parks Commissioner William Bland said the County Center was a fitting venue because it has hosted athletic events ranging from Westchester Knicks games to local basketball tournaments.

The induction dinner and ceremony is scheduled for November 4 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, where the six members of the 2026 class will be formally recognized.