Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2006
L-R: Erica Hebert, Tony Wingen, Brad Tweedlie, Dana King. Missing: George Campbell.
Erica Hebert
Attended Enfield High School (EHS) and played field hockey. Named to the First team, All-State team twice, and played on a state championship team three times, and was named an All-American at EHS in field hockey and All-League in softball. Played college field hockey at Providence College. Named All-Big East Rookie team member, All Big-East First team twice, All-Big East 2nd team once, and 2nd team Regional All-American once. Nominated for All-American, and ranked 6th all-time in career points scored at Providence. She participated in the U.S. Field Hockey Association’s “B” camp for 2 years and “A” camp for 1 year. Assistant coach for field hockey at James Madison University from 2000 – 2001. Assistant coach for field hockey at Brown University for 3 seasons (2001-2004).
Dana King
Played football and basketball at EHS in 1975 and 1976. Attended Loomis Chaffee Prep School from 1977-1979 and excelled in football, basketball, and track. In the 1978 season, was nominated to the McDonald’s All-American team for basketball. Earned the Donald P. Joffray Award (for most outstanding varsity athlete achievement in three sports at Loomis). Attended Amherst College (MA) and competed in basketball (1979-1983), football (1979-1982), lacrosse (1980), and track (1981-1983). His Amherst College football teams of 1980-1982 won the ‘Little Three’ College championship titles. His 1979-1982 basketball teams won the ‘Little Three’ championships as well. Went to the NCAA III basketball tournament three times. In 1983, awarded the Friends of Amherst Athletics Award as the most outstanding athlete at the college. Received training camp tryout invitations from the Los Angeles Express and Cincinnati Bengals football teams.
Brad Tweedlie
1990 graduate of EHS, and played for their CCC East Conference football teams. Named to the all-league team (wide receiver) in his junior year, and all-league offensive and defensive teams as a wide receiver & defensive back) in his senior year. Accepted a scholarship at Western Carolina University (Division I), where he was relief pitcher in 1991, 1992, and a starter in 1993. Western Carolina was the Southern Conference regular season and tournament champion in 1992, and tournament champion in 1993. In 1992, his team compiled the best record in school record, and was ranked #17 nationally with a record of 44-21. After the 1993 season, his 95-mph fastball attracted MLB scouts. Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 3rd round. Pitched for 3 seasons in the Reds organization (Billings Mustangs), and voted as the #10 best Reds prospect. Baseball America gave him the honor of having the Reds best fastball in 1993, 1994, and 1995. Traded to the Boston Red Sox for former NL MVP, Kevin Mitchell. Played for Trenton (NJ) Thunder AA Eastern League team. His 1996 and 1999 teams were league champions. Played for the Osaka Buffaloes in the Japan Major leagues in 2000.
Tony Wingen
All-CCIL First team and Journal Inquirer All-Area in Basketball from Enrico Fermi High School (FHS). Was 2nd in CCIL and Journal Inquirer area in scoring as a senior. Received letters for three years in basketball, and one for golf at FHS. Played on several championship teams in the Stone Age and summer leagues in Enfield. Began coaching while an undergraduate at Springfield College, and assisting with both men’s and women’s teams. Was Assistant Coach at Brown University (1985-1986) when the team won the only Ivy League championship in school history. Became the most successful basketball coach in Carnegie Mellon University’s history in 2006, and was named Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year. Only the 2nd basketball coach in University Athletic Association history to be named Coach of the Year in consecutive seasons. Has coached 34 All-conference players, four academic All-Americans, and four have played professionally in Europe. Member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches for the past 25 years, and currently serves as the chairman of the NABC’s committee on academics.
George Daly, Jr. Award Winner – George Campbell
Well known for his interest in the sports activities for the youth of Enfield. Manager/Coach of the Hazardville RCA co-ed baseball teams during the 1930’s, 1940’s, and 1950’s. Manager of the Hazardville Powder Kegs and the Powder Keg Juniors baseball team for many years. The Powder Kegs were a semi-pro baseball team that played in the Springfield Adult league during the 1940’s & 1950’s. The Powder Keg Juniors was the Hazardville entry in the new Little League Alumni league, which started in 1957. The new alumni look consisted of 4 teams, two from Thompsonville, one from Windsor Locks, and the Hazardville team. The purpose of the alumni loop was to provide organized play for boys who had graduated from little league, and were unable to play in a Babe Ruth League. The Powder Hollow bowl baseball field was named after George Campbell in the 1950’s.
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Team Award – 1980 Enrico Fermi High School Wrestling Class LL State Champions |