Hall of Fame Class of 2022- San Antonio Sports Inducts Its Newest Members
The San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame held their 2022 Hall of Fame Induction ceremony last Saturday evening.
The Class of 2022 includes, N.D. Kalu, Sophia Young-Malcolm, George Pasterchick and Natlie Nalepa Linam.
A graduate of Marshall High School, Kalu played in the NFL for 12 years following his huge college career at Rice.
“I’m so happy that my kids are going to be able to see and be old enough to remember this because this is San Antonio showing everyone how great we do things here in the city,” he said.
A two-time All-American and a national champion from Baylor University prior to being drafted by the NBA Silver Stars back in 2006, Young-Malcolm was on 3 WNBA All-Star teams during her 9 year tenure with the Stars.
“It’s a complete honor to be here tonight,” she said. “I know my daughter before we were getting ready she said, ‘Mommy I’m so happy for you and so proud of you, you’re going to do so great tonight,’ so for her being 5 years old getting to experience this, I cannot explain it.”
Geroge Pasterchick, former long-time coach at St. Gerard Catholic school, has eight district titles under his belt while also claiming the championship at the Texas Christian Interscholastic League. Pasterchick was an all-around coach also coaching a few minor league football teams- the San Antonio Charros and the San Antonio Toros. For over 30 years he also was the coach of the San Antonio high school all-star football game.
Linam, a graduate of Madison HS went on to a record setting career at Baylor University in Track. Linam became the Bear’ 1st three sport All-American.
“I think of all the phenomenal athletes, coaches that have come out of this city and to be recognized among them it’s truly an honor and I’m very grateful,” she said.
