The Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame proudly announces its Class of 2026, which will be honored at an induction ceremony on May 21 at 6 p.m. at Flowerfield in St. James.

“The 2026 Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame induction class is one of the deepest and most impactful we’ve ever assembled,” said Chris R. Vaccaro, president of the Hall. “This group represents leaders, pioneers, and visionaries who carried themselves with class and helped shape the identity of our county through sport. As we continue our mission to honor the past and inspire the future, we’re also proud to align this class with the celebration of America’s 250th birthday, using sports culture as a powerful reminder that our local sports history matters. This class truly packs a heavy punch.”

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INDUCTEE LIST

• Keiron Bigby – NFL player, Super Bowl winner, Central Islip native
• Bryan Bonin – Commack baseball coach, community legacy honoree
• Mike Buck – NFL player, Whitman coach, Sayville native
• Claude Byer – Amityville girls basketball coach
• John DiClemente – Section XI official, Central Islip native
• Ken Ericksen – U.S. Olympic softball coach, Ward Melville alumnus
• Sean Farrell – NFL player, Westhampton Beach alumnus
• John Franzone – SVP, Game Presentation & Production, Tampa Bay Lightning West Islip native
• Nick Galasso – All-American lacrosse star, West Islip native
• Les Goodman – NFL player, Port Jefferson HS alumnus
• Arella Guirantes – WNBA, Bellport native
• Alan Hahn – MSG Analyst, St. Anthony’s alumnus
• Michael Huey – Longtime Mattituck AD, coach 
• Keith Kinkaid – NHL goalie, Farmingville native
• Monika Kost – Duke basketball, U.S. Handball, Section XI official, Lindenhurst native
• Nina Kuscsik – Pioneering marathon runner, South Huntington resident
• Horace McGarity – Baseball pioneer, Babylon resident, historic honoree
• Kerrigan Miller – UNC coach, All-American player, Bayport-Blue Point alumnus
• Jamie Ortega – 5x NCAA Lacrosse All-American, Centereach High alumnus
• Steve Rebholz – Copiague basketball coach
• Kim Ryan – Softball All-American, Boston College HOFer, Bay Shore native
• Marcus Stroman – MLB Player, WBC MVP, Pat-Med alumnus
• Tom Theodorakis – Army Athletic Director, Ward Melville alumnus
• Pete Yozzo – NCAA D1 Wrestling Champion, Sayville native
• North Lindenhurst Fire Dept. Racing Team – service honoree

ABOUT SUFFOLK SPORTS HOF: The Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame is a non-profit established in 1990 to honor outstanding people who have made substantial contributions in Suffolk County. The Hall of Fame has exhibits at Fairfield Properties Ballpark (home of the Long Island Ducks), the Town of Huntington Town Hall, Town of Babylon Annex, the Section XI offices in Farmingville, Long Island Sports and Rehabilitation in Holbrook, Long Island MacArthur Airport, and Brentwood Public Library (coming February 2026!). Learn more at SuffolkSportsHOF.com.

CONTACT: Chris R. Vaccaro I SuffolkHOF@gmail.com I Social: @SuffolkHOF