General 10/11/2025 12:00:00 AM

Penn State Abington Announces Inaugural Hall of Fame Class

Abington, Pa. – Penn State Abington (formerly Penn State Ogontz) has announced the inaugural class of its new Athletics Hall of Fame in conjunction with the 75^th anniversary of the university honoring 10 legendary inductees.

The announcement was made at halftime of the men's soccer game on Saturday at Memorial Field with Abington Chancellor Dr. Gary Liguori and Director of Athletics, Intramurals & Recreation Erin Foley.

"Today marks a truly historic moment for the Penn State Abington community," said Erin Foley. "It's an incredible honor to celebrate the individuals who laid the foundation for our athletic department and set the standard for excellence that continues today. This inaugural Hall of Fame class represents the vision, dedication and passion that built our proud tradition here at Penn State Abington and formerly Penn State Ogontz. Their leadership and accomplishments not only shaped the history of our department but continue to inspire our student-athletes, coaches, and community."

Selected from nominations submitted online and by a 10-member Athletics Hall of Fame selection committee, the inaugural class represents decades of excellence that helped pave the way for athletics at Penn State Abington.

The inaugural Hall of Fame Class includes (In alphabetical order):

Deb Andress – A pioneer for women's lacrosse in the Philadelphia area and beyond, Deb Andress was named the first-ever women's lacrosse coach at Penn State Abington. In addition, she was the winningest field hockey coach with 55 victories. Andress coached field hockey from 1980-1981 and from 1984-1992.

Bob Barton – Served as Director of Athletics in 1974, Bob Barton served at various times as coach, athletic director, intramural coordinator, instructor and unofficial mentor to thousands of students during his 38 years at the University. Barton amassed over 325 victories in five sports that he coach, including baseball, men's basketball, softball, men's tennis and team tennis.

Jeanne Bradley – One of the first women's basketball coaches in program history, Jeanne Bradley totaled 85 victories from 1970-1979 which is second most in the team's record book. Bradley was also the departments first-ever softball coach from 1972-1979 and first-ever field hockey coach from 1970-1978.

Dave Castellanos – One of the most successful head coaches in Penn State Abington history, Castellanos coached for 14 seasons notching 142 victories for the men's soccer program, including 84 victories as a NCAA Division III member. He is still the only coach in school history to lead the Nittany Lions to multiple Division III postseason appearances winning the NEAC Championships in 2017 & 2018 earning the conference's automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament. Castellanos also coached the women's soccer team from 2007-2013 amassing 61 victories; the most in the program's history.

Pat Clayton – Pat Clayton started her career on campus as a student-athlete and then joined the faculty in the 1970s. Pat Clayton coached the women's volleyball team from 1979-1989 and accumulated 185 victories; the most by any coach in program history. In addition, Clayton has been named Coach of the Year and won a number of championships during her tenure.

Jim McGettigan – Jim McGettigan, the legendary men's soccer coach, won 15 championships in 21 years in his coaching career. McGettigan has the highest winning percentage in program history with a program record 219 victories from 1967-1989.

Al Miles – Coached varsity tennis at Abington from 1975-1989, Al Miles exemplified the finest qualities of a collegiate educator. During his tenure, Miles' teams won nine conference championships and numerous individual championship honors. He's also the men's tennis program's all-time winningest coach with 118 victories.

Wes Olsen – Long-time athletic director at the University, Wes Olsen oversaw the growth of the department and was known for his supportive and collaborative leadership style. Olsen has been honored by the University through several scholarships and awards established in his name.

Joe Pavlow – The all-time winningest baseball coach in program history, Joe Pavlow coached the team from 2008-2017. Pavlow totaled 162 victories and had tremendous success in the NEAC as he led the Nittany Lions to four regular season titles over his nine years at the helm. Pavlow was also named NEAC Coach of the Year in 2016 & 2017

Dick Wiseman – The head coach of the men's basketball program from 1978-1986, Dick Wiseman accumulated 152 victories, the most in program history. The 1984-85 championship team still holds the record for most wins in a single season. Wiseman's squad also recorded four 20-win seasons during his eight-year tenure.

The inaugural Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Philmont County Club. More information on the event, including ticket purchasing details, will be available in the coming weeks. Also, later this fall we'll be celebrating all 10 inductees on the Abington Athletics website leading up to the Hall of Fame Ceremony with profile features.

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