NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Among 6 Westchester Sports Hall Of Fame Inductees For 2026

WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester County has announced the six local sports icons who will be inducted into the Westchester Sports Hall of Fame for 2026.

The honors will take place during a dinner and ceremony on Nov. 4, at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. The 2026 class includes Sue Adams, Fred Gaudelli, Roger Goodell, Ben Gordon, Dave Greiner and Seth Morris.

Adams will be honored posthumously. Each honoree will receive a Hall of Fame trophy, and their names will be added to a commemorative plaque in the County Center’s first-floor gallery.

Adams was a lifelong White Plains resident, a White Plains High School graduate and an All-American basketball player who later coached girls’ basketball for 11 seasons. Fred Gaudelli, a Harrison native, is a 31-time Emmy Award winner who produced seven Super Bowls and served as executive producer for an eighth. Roger Goodell, a Bronxville native, has served as NFL commissioner since 2006.

Ben Gordon, who grew up in Mount Vernon, was recognized for a basketball career that included an undefeated 28-0 season and a state and federation title at Mount Vernon High School, along with an 11-year NBA career. Dave Greiner was cited for decades of work in Westchester athletics, including 42 years as a high school baseball umpire and 34 years as a crisis intervention counselor at the Clear View School in Briarcliff Manor.

Seth Morris, a Harrison High School graduate, was recognized as a multi-sport athlete who later played at Brown University and continues to serve the community through the Harrison Football Hall of Fame and Troilo Scholarship Fund.

"The Westchester County Sports Hall of Fame recognizes athletes whose talent, hard work and achievements have made a lasting impact on their sports and our communities," Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said. "Their accomplishments reflect the hard work, perseverance and commitment it takes to excel, and their stories serve as an inspiration to young athletes pursuing their own goals. We are proud to honor this year’s inductees for their accomplishments and the inspiration they provide to the next generation of athletes."

Since its founding in 1968, the Westchester Sports Hall of Fame has inducted more than 200 people. Nominations are accepted from the public and reviewed by the Hall of Fame Committee. The Sports Hall of Fame is sponsored by Westchester County Parks and the Westchester Parks Foundation.

"The County Center has long been a destination for athletic competition, from Westchester Knicks games to local basketball tournaments, making it a fitting home for the Westchester County Sports Hall of Fame," Parks Commissioner William Bland said. "We are honored to celebrate this year’s inductees and recognize the dedication, achievements and contributions that have earned them a place among Westchester’s sports greats."