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Honoring the great athletes from Cambria County.

Gary Hrivnak

Football, Class of 1981

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Gary Hrivnak, Chicago Bears
Steelers running back Rocky Bleier, center, and Gary Hrivnak, right, talk during the hall of fame banquet.
Gary Hrivnak, Chicago Bears
Gary Hrivnak, Purdue University

Accomplishments

  • Johnstown High graduate played three seasons for the NFL’s Chicago Bears from 1973 to 1975.
  • The 6-foot-5, 252-pound defensive end appeared in 41 games and started 11 times.
  • Selected by Bears in the second round with the 48th pick overall in 1973 NFL Draft.
  • Played at Purdue University and was named a Big Ten Conference all-star.
  • Earned spots on College All-Star Football Game and East-West Football Classic rosters after his senior season in 1972.
  • Earned a starting spot as a sophomore at Purdue and held the spot during his junior and senior seasons.
  • Played defensive end for the Bears on a unit that included the legendary Dick Butkus.
  • Played for Johnstown High coach Francis “Blackie” Mihalic and was chosen to the All-West WPIAL team as well as earning a selection to the 13th annual Pennsylvania Big 33 Football Game in 1969.
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Classes

  • 1965
  • 1967
  • 1969
  • 1971
  • 1973
  • 1975
  • 1978
  • 1981
  • 1984
  • 1990
  • 1998
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  • 2020

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Fast Facts

First Banquet: 1965
First Chairman: Richard Mayer
First Banquet Location: Cambria County War Memorial Arena
Number of Banquets: 20 through 2018
Total Inductees: 142
Female Inductees: 20
Male Inductees: 122
Largest Class: 18 in 1965
Most Inductees: Football (44)
2018 Chairman: Bruce Haselrig
2018 Master of Ceremonies: Tim Rigby
2018 Banquet Location: Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center

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  • 3 area HS programs honored @CamCountySports - 1986 Johnstown Vo-Tech FB; 2006 @CVBlueJays girls hoops; 2005-06 @WestySports girls hoops April 1, 2016 5:58 pm
  • The @CamCountySports induction banquet will be held on July 9 at the Pasquerilla Conference Center. April 1, 2016 5:57 pm
  • Class of 2016 @CamCountySports late Gen. George B. Simler - Air Force Academy AD, Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. https://t.co/oCqfzdwVAl April 1, 2016 5:56 pm

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