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Honoring the great athletes from Cambria County.

Paul Schmidt

Basketball, Class of 2006

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Paul Schmidt, left, takes a shot for Duke University.
Paul Schmidt

Accomplishments

  • Set Greater Johnstown High School’s single-season scoring record with 421 points (since broken).
  • Was a first-team All-State selection by both the Associated Press and United Press in 1953-54.
  • After leading the Trojans to a 26-1 record as a senior, Schmidt accepted a scholarship to Duke University, where he started two seasons.
  • Scored 559 points and had 409 rebounds at Duke University from 1956-58.
  • Was among the top players on the Blue Devils freshman team in 1954-55.
  • Named Duke’s Most Valuable Player and a second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection as a senior.
  • Was Johnstown High’s first player to be named first-team All-State.
  • The Trojans had a two-year record of 53-3 with two District 6 titles during his junior and senior seasons, reaching the Western Final and Western Semifinal, respectively.
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Classes

  • 1965
  • 1967
  • 1969
  • 1971
  • 1973
  • 1975
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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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  • 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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