Hall of Fame - Central Officials Association

Hall of Fame
Jim Ahern-1986
Tom Balle-1998
Paul Biebel-1977
L.T. Bonner-2000
Henry Bowman-1986
Charlie Chappetto-1997
Ed Curtin-1997
Ray Doran-1989
Bill Dooling-1985
Bob Fallon-1983
Glenn Fortin-1989
Jerry Gibbons-2009
John Griffin-2002
Ellie Hasan-1976
George Heimos-1977
Leo Hennessey-1985
Nate Humphrey-1996
Bud Kelly-1982
Joe King-1981
Jessie B. Knighten-2008
Ray Kuzendorf-1980
John Langan-2004
Bill Laude-2011
Bill LeMonnier-2009
Burt Levinthal-1992
Bob Long-1980
Jack Lyman - 2012
Gil Marchman-1991
Jerry Markbreit-1999
Tim Moriarty-1995
Tom Noble-1978
Tom Paspalas-1986
Ray Piagentini-2010
Stu Popp-1984
Tom Quinn-1998
Ben Reilly-1988
Phil Robinson-1996
Wally Righton-2001
Tony Sacco-1989
Michael Sheahan-2007
Hynie Schultz-1977
Gene Sherry-1997
Verl Sell-1996
Don Strasser-1991
Bob Udell-1979
Art White-1984
Tom Wysocki-2006
Bibs Anderson-1979
Rich Bertoni-2003
Dick Billish-1986
Ed Bronson-1976
Ed Burke-1990
Emmette Curme-1987
Les Dohr-1988
Kevin Donlan-1983
Richard Driscoll-2010
Jim Filson-2007
Joe Fruend-1978
Ed Glancy-1980
Don Hakes-1999
Ed Hassel-1994
Bill Hellmer-2011
Rich Hoeh-1995
Tim Hutchinson-2007
Jim Keogh-1995
John Kavanaugh-1994
Vern Krause-1984
Will Landreth-1989
Jim Lapetina-2005
Tom Laughran-1992
Cal Lepore-1982
Ernie Lieberson-1976
George Lux-1985
Ed Maloney-2004
Ed Maracich-1992
Jim McKenna - 2012
Max Neiberg-1987
Rueben Norris-2000
Ed Peters-1983
Fred Pickert-2003
Harry Pritiken-1978
Rich Reels-2013
Jim Righeimer-1991
Bob Ryan-1979
Dan Real-2001
Joe Sbalcherio-2000
Jim Sherlock-1997
Jim Scott-2002
George Spehn-1971
Bob Stewart-1987
Don Tesmond-1988
Rich Weiler-1991
Paul Whiteside-2001
2014 Inductees:
Paul Moseley • Jim McHugh
Jim Copenhaver
Ellie Hasan Award Recipients
1968
1970
1972
1974
1976
1978
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988
1990
1992
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
Ed Bronson
Mike Delany
Ernie Leiberson
Ted Zayner
Al Manasin
Tony Mafia
Pete Lynne
Bill Shay
No Recipient
Frank Strocchia
Jerry Markbreit
Bob Fallon
Dan O’Brien
Tom Winiecki
Burt Levinthal
L.T. Bonner
Todd Wernet
Mike Sheahan
Jim Keogh
Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn
Michael Curtin
Richard G. Weiler
Stan Honacki
1969
1971
1973
1975
1977
1979
1981
1983
1985
1987
1989
1991
1993
1995
1997
1999
2001
2003
2005
2007
2009
2011
2013
Sonny Weissman
Bernie O’Brien
Joe King
Max Burnell
Joe Tadelman
Spin Solario
Clem Naughton
Bill Gleason
Dr. William Harden
John Niemiera
Cal Lepore
Tom Noble
Tom Mitchell
Hon. Anne Burke
Tom Quinn
Don Robinson
Ray Piagentini
Max Kurland
Gene Pingatore
Ray Doran
James Righeimer
Dave Parry
Bob Foster
2014 Recipient:
Jack Tumpane
In 1967 the COA lost one of its most dedicated and passionate
members with the passing of Ellie Hasan. Ellie was one of
the founding members of the COA and was influential in
shaping the organization we all enjoy today. Ellie had a very
distinguished officiating career; twenty years as a Field Judge
in the Big Ten Conference and as a basketball official in the
Missouri Valley Conference, after many years of working at
the high school level. Ellie traveled the world with the Harlem
Globetrotters and had three audiences with the Pope.
Ellie was a very generous man who affected the officiating
careers of many COA members. Ellie took great pride in
helping new officials and gave much back to the association
that helped him throughout his career. Ellie is credited with
advancing the officiating careers of many of the COA’s most
accomplished officials. In recognition of his commitment to
officiating and his dedication to our members, the COA, in 1968,
created the Ellie Hasan Award. This award is given annually
to an individual who has displayed the same traits as Ellie in
assisting, developing, supporting and mentoring sports officials
and dedicating their time and efforts to improving the COA
and high school sports in the chicagoland area.
central officials association
INCORPORATED 1929
Our
85th
Year
Annual Dinner
Friday, April 25, 2014
Turf Club
Hawthorne Race Course
Cicero, IL
Program
• Cocktails
6:30-7:30
• Dinner
7:30-8:30
Paul Moseley has enjoyed a highly successful 32 year run
Our
85th
Year
• Coaches award
John Quinn- Fenwick presented by Chuck McNellis
Jim Angsten- St. Rita presented by John Hodel
• Hall of fame induction
Jim Copenhaver presented by Mike Luzzi
Jim McHugh presented by Tim Owens
Paul Moseley presented by Jeff Rutledge
• ellie hasAn award
Jack Tumpane presented by Chuck McNellis
John Quinn
served for 28 years as the head basketball
coach of his alma mater, Fenwick High School, where he had a
career record if 469-282, a .625 winning percentage. He was
the dean of the Catholic League coaches for many years and
was the longest serving head boys coach in the history of the
league and had the most wins (217-138) in league play at the
senior level. In his tenure as head coach, Fenwick had one elite
eight appearance, two sectional championships, twelve regional
champions, and seven Catholic League Championships. He was
privileged to coach three players who played a the professional
level, 75 players who played at the collegiate level, including
33 Division I players and the 1998 Gatorade National Player-of-the-Year Corey
Maggette. In addition, seven players achieved All State status and 68 were all Catholic
League players.
John is a 2010 inductee into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, a 2009 member
of the Catholic League Hall of Fame and the 2011 Ray Meyer High School Basketball
Coach Giant Award. He was a five-time Illinois Basketball Coaches Association District
Coach-of-the-Year and a five-time CCL Coach-of-the-Year. He is also the recipient of a
1992 Golden Apple Award for teaching excellence. He and his wife Anne are the proud
parents of three daughters Charlotte, Maria, and Catherine.
as an official in the sports of basketball, baseball and softball.
He has been a highly respected member of the Central Officials
Association for more than 30 years. While a mentor to many
officials throughout his career, many more officials are
members of the COA and other officials associations because
of Paul’s tireless encouragement and support of the avocation
of sports officiating.
His basketball officiating career has included many successes,
having officiated four IHSA State Finals, (1997, ’98, ’99, ’06) seven
Boys City Championships, and four Girls City Championships. Add
to that two Boys City Baseball Championships and two Girls Softball City Championships.
In 2005, Paul was elected to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.
Paul’s experience and expertise makes him a regularly assigned official at tournaments
throughout the area, and if there’s a “big” game it’s likely you’ll see Paul on the floor.
Jack Tumpane
began his officiating as a student at Lewis
University in Romeoville in 1974. Upon graduating in 1977, Jack
took over as Intermural director at Lewis where he continued to
develop a passion for officiating.
In 1980, he joined the COA which led to a successful 30 year
commitment to the organization. Jack started with many
grammar school, Freshman A and B, and park league games
that helped him develop skills to move up the ladder. He had
the privilege to work multiple IHSA regional finals and Catholic
League games which led to officiating 15 years of college
basketball (CCAC and Midwest Conferences). For over 10 years, he served on the COA
board as social director organizing numerous Chicago White Sox and Cubs outings, and
basketball game socials. While serving on the committee Jack also worked with young
officials to develop their skills.
Jack is married to his wife Eileen of 35 wonderful years and has three successful children
Jaime Lyn, John and Katherine and two grandchildren. Keeping the Tumpane tradition
alive in the COA, his son John is a current member and his dad Bill Tumpane was a member
back in the 1960’s. Bill Tumpane was the catalyst in making tonight’s awards possible.
James E. Angsten
graduated St George High School in
Evanston having participated in football, basketball and track.
He graduated Western Illinois University as a two year varsity
starter in football. He earned a Masters of Education at U of I.
Jim’s coaching career began in 1971 at Montini High School.
He taught and coached football, wrestling and track. In 1978
he joined St Rita High School as a teacher and coach, where
he continues today. Coaching assignments included Defensive
Coordinator at St Rita and Homewood Flossmoor High Schools
and Defensive Backfield Coach and Defensive Coordinator at
Joliet Junior College. He was Athletic Director at St Rita from
1986-1993.
He was Vice President Chicago Catholic League Coaches Association from 1982-1987;
President of CCLCA from 1987-1997; and was inducted into the CCLCA in 1995.
Jim lists his coaching highlights as 1978 Illinois State Football Champions-St Rita; 2002
Joliet Junior College National Champions; having coached numerous All State and All
American high school athletes. He “coached with and against the finest high school
athletes and coaches in the best conference in the United States”
Jim and his wife Pam have been married 38 years and enjoy three children, Tim, Jamie
and Suzie as well as nine beautiful grandchildren
Jim Copenhaver is a proud graduate of Bogan High School,
Class of 1971. He joined the COA in 1983. From then on he
accomplished much, climbing the basketball sports officiating
ladder of success.
Between 1983 & 1991, he was assigned numerous prestigious
holiday tournaments throughout the Chicagoland area.
1987 started a run of five consecutive IHSA Regional Finals
assignments. He worked the CCAC from 1986-2009; CCIW
from 1987-2006, earning playoff assignments; Junior College
from 1986-2009, earning playoff assignments; and additional
playoff assignments in NAIA Division 1 & 2, plus the Division
3 National Tournament. He worked the Mid Continent Conference from 1990-2003,
where he earned six consecutive assignments to that conferences Championship Games
(1995-2000)
Jim joined the Missouri Valley Conference for a four year stint starting in 1997. He was
a Big Ten Conference Official from 1998-2004 and officiated five consecutive NCAA
tournaments starting in 1995. He earned assignment to the prestigious Maui Invitational
in 2002.
Jim was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2009.
He continues to give back to sports officiating as an observer at lower level Catholic
League games.
Jim resides in Orland Park with Eileen, his wife of 24 years and his son is a senior at
Providence Catholic High School.
Jim McHugh is a 1971 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School.
He graduated with a degree in Business Administration from
Loras College in 1975, where he was a 4 year letter men in
football. Jim began his officiating career in 1968 working
church league basketball games at Palmer Park. An IHSA official
for over 35 years, he also officiated college football for over 30
years. During those years he worked numerous playoff games at
both the high school and collegiate levels as well as the Chicago
Prep Bowl.
Jim has also served as the NFL Timer for the Chicago Bears
for the past 28 years. During that time he has worked several
NFL playoff games including two AFC Championship games. He was hired in 2002 as a
Timer on the Big Ten Staff and worked the 2013 Big Ten Championship game this
past December.
In 2005, Jim along with Frank Lenti, Tim LeFevour and Bill Helmer developed the
Preseason Prep Bowl Chicago High School Kick-off Classic in Soldier Field. The purpose
of this event is to allow student athletes and their families the opportunity to play in
and experience the historic Soldier Field. These games have also created an opportunity
to honor great teams of the past, allowing current student athletes to see some of the
legends the came before them. The Kick-off Classic has been touted by the media as one
of the top events annually for high school sports not only in the Chicago land area but
nationally as well.
Jim has also been inducted into the Mt. Carmel Hall of Fame in 2009, Chicago Catholic
League Dan O’Brien Co-Man of the Year in 2011 and received the man in the Arena form
Mt. Carmel High School in 2012.
Jim and his wife, Michelle, reside in Oak Forest, IL; they have four children, Jim- Mt.
Carmel 1995, Wabash 1999, (Kelly) and Tim- Mt. Carmel 1996, Wabash 2000, (Liz),
Megan Wrzeski- Providence 1998. Loras 2002, (Stu) and Mary- Providence 2007, Loras
2011. They are blessed with ten grandchildren (Billy, Maggie, Timmy, Ella, Sean, Annie,
Lorigan, Jimmy, Jane, and Stu).