DALTON, Mass. -- The Dalton CRA Athletic Hall of Fame recently announced the inaugural class of athletes who will be celebrated this fall.

 

Organizers of the Hall posted the list on Facebook last week.

 

The Class of 2019, in alphabetical order, includes: Patrick Bramer, Edward Culverwell, Dan Duquette, Jim Duquette, Patrick Duquette,Kevin Hunt, Rick Kovacs, John Kovacs, Derek Lombard, Keith Poopor, Jeff Reardon, Abbie West Smith, Meghan Vaughan, Turk Wendell and Matt Whitcomb.

 

The group will be joined by previously announced coaches in the inaugural class: Gary Campbell Sr., Ed Ladley, Robert "Boog" Powell, James Rivers and John Donovan.

 

Three teams will be recognized collectively by the hall: the 1986 girls soccer team, 1983 football team and 1987 boys basketball team from Wahconah Regional High School.

 

As part of the Hall of Fame festivities, the Baseball in the Berkshires exhibit will hold a meet and greet with the inductees at the Stationery Factory on Saturday, Sept. 14. Expected to attend will be former Major League Baseball stars Reardon and Wendell and former MLB General Managers Dan and Jim Duquette.

 

For more information about the Hall of Fame and events planned for induction weekend, follow Dalton CRA Athletic Hall of Fame on Facebook.