Arlington Sports Hall of Fame
Sportsmanship, Leadership, Citizenship
Established 1958
Arlington, Virginia
Welcome the ASHOF Class of 2023!
Noel Deskins
Noel Deskins
Noel Deskins
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(Yorktown HS Class of 1979)
Track & field record-holder and Athlete of the Year at Yorktown and JMU, longtime multi-sport coach and administrator in Arlington schools.
Eric Metcalf
Noel Deskins
Noel Deskins
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(Bishop O’Connell HS Class of 1985)
Star NFL running back, football and track & field record-holder and Hall of Famer at both O’Connell and the University of Texas.
Tia Moore
Noel Deskins
Henry Crawford Palmer
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(Wakefield HS Class of 1999)
All-Met and 1,000-point basketball star at Wakefield, 1,500-point scorer at Christopher Newport, longtime Wakefield teacher and leader.
Henry Crawford Palmer
Henry Crawford Palmer
Henry Crawford Palmer
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(W-L HS Class of 1988)
All-Met basketball star at W-L, member of Duke 1991 NCAA Champion, all-Ivy (Dartmouth), 2000 Olympian, Europe pro player and GM.
Walter Scott Palmer
Henry Crawford Palmer
Walter Scott Palmer
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(W-L HS Class of 1986)
Standout W-L, Dartmouth, NBA (Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks) & European pro basketball star, union executive in US (NBAPA) and Europe.
Jake Scott
Henry Crawford Palmer
Walter Scott Palmer
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(W-L HS/Bullis Class of 1966)
All-SEC at Georgia, standout NFL safety/punt returner with Washington and Miami, Super Bowl VII MVP, five-time NFL All Pro.
To be inducted posthumously.
James Madison University Congratulates Noel Deskins!
“On behalf of all of us at James Madison University, I would like to extend our hearty congratulations on Noel’s induction into the Arlington Sports Hall of Fame. Having lived in Arlington for several years myself earlier in my career, I am especially pleased to see one of Arlington’s own being honored in this way. We are proud of Noel’s many accomplishments at Yorktown, JMU and in Arlington schools. She has clearly put her education to good use and has excelled both on and off the field.”
Jonathan Alger, President, James Madison University
Dartmouth College Congratulates Crawford Palmer!
"Crawford - Congratulations from your Dartmouth family and teammates on your induction into the Arlington Sports Hall of Fame. From the first time I met you the summer you came to Dartmouth, it was evident that you were an absolute warrior who would not be outworked. Your dedication to your craft and your intensity were a model for all of us who were lucky enough to play with you. Congrats again, Crawdaddy."
Gregg Frame (Dartmouth ‘94) - Teammate
"Crawford was the ultimate warrior on the basketball court. Dartmouth was fortunate that he took his amazing talent and attitude to Dartmouth after winning a national championship at Duke. I have enjoyed following his professional and Olympic career. Congrats on your Arlington Sports Hall of Fame induction. I should add that Crawford is the tallest trumpet player I have ever seen."
Dave Faucher (Head Coach of Dartmouth Men's Basketball 1991-2004)
Dartmouth College Congratulates Walter Palmer!
"Walter Palmer. Many an opponent thought that Walter's gentle kind demeanor off the court would translate to performance on the court. They would quickly become aware of what a dominating force he was. Walter is one of the greatest players to ever play at Dartmouth. Congratulations on your induction into the Arlington Sports Hall of Fame. I am compelled to add that Walter is the most humble, successful athlete I have ever met."
Dave Faucher (Head Coach of Dartmouth Men's Basketball 1991-2004)
"On behalf of Walter’s former teammates and lifelong friends, we want to congratulate Walter on this incredible recognition, which is incredibly well-deserved. Walter’s accomplishments on the basketball court are well-documented and will no doubt be recapped during this ceremony. His record of 11 blocked shots in a single Ivy League game will likely stand for generations. Walter’s basketball career was extraordinary, but when we think of Walter, we think of him as an intentional, thoughtful servant-leader in every community in which he has lived. Congratulations Walter! Go Big Green!"
Jim Barton (Dartmouth '89) – Teammate
Miami Dolphins Congratulate Jake Scott!
“Jake Scott was one of the greatest Miami Dolphins of all-time. The original No. 13, Scott’s name is written throughout the franchise’s record book. He still holds the team’s all-time interceptions record nearly 50 years later. He went to five straight Pro Bowls. He capped off the only undefeated season in NFL history by winning MVP in Super Bowl VII. But beyond all of that, Scott was a great teammate. He was the quarterback of the defense, intelligent, tough as nails – and a winner. We're proud that he represented the Dolphins and played a pivotal role in our early success, and we congratulate his family and loved ones on his well-deserved induction into the Arlington Sports Hall of Fame.”
From Nat Moore, Dolphins SVP of Special Projects, and Alumni Relations
About The Hall of Fame
The Arlington Sports Hall of Fame honors those from the community who have excelled as an athlete, coach or other contributor to sports, and through such achievement have gained state or national recognition.
History of the Hall of Fame
The Better Sports Club of Arlington, at its second annual awards banquet held on November 15, 1958, established the Arlington Sports Hall of Fame when Arlington businessman George McQuinn, a former Washington-Lee High School athlete and 12-year major league baseball player with the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Athletics and N.Y. Yankees became the Hall of Fame's first inductee.
In 1992, the members of the Better Sports Club, to safeguard the name, its history and concept, voted to have the Hall of Fame become a separate nonprofit organization. The Arlington Sports Hall of Fame was officially incorporated in Virginia on June 10, 1992.
In addition to perpetuating the memory and accomplishments of its inductees, the Arlington Sports Hall of Fame seeks to serve the youth of the community by way of athletic programs and related activities. These programs and activities are coordinated by its volunteer members to foster the principles of good sportsmanship, tolerance, leadership, and meaningful citizenship.
The Arlington Sports Hall of Fame, Incorporated is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization, gifts to which are deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes.
