

About the Hall of Fame
The Connecticut Women's Basketball Hall of Fame was the first of its kind in the country. The first induction ceremony was held in 1988. Individuals are chosen either through participation, service, support, or achievement in women's basketball within Connecticut.
Founders & Board Members
Lou Albrecht: Vice President/ Treasurer/ Founder
Anthony Candido: Fundraiser Chair/ Founder
Sue Crisafi: Secretary
Marge Dolan: Banquet MC
Ann Fariss, Ph.D.: Banquet Co-Coordinator/ Founder
Tracey Finer: Newsletter Editor/ Creative Writer
Tracey Flynn: Special Projects
Cindie Adamski: Nominating Committee Chair
Tina Gonyea: Banquet Co-Coordinator
Pam Moffo: Program Editor
Elaine Piazza: Event Promotions
Brenda Reilly, Ph.D.: Founder (Deceased)
Heather Smith: Facebook
David Strong: Historian/ Archivist
Linda Wooster: President/ Executive Director/ Founder
Our Origin Story
The idea of a Hall of Fame for Women's basketball originated with Tony Candido. In the summer of 1987 five professional friends decided to casually meet to dream about establishing a Hall of Fame honoring individuals who have contributed to the enhancement of women's basketball in the State of Connecticut.
We gathered in a restaurant owned by Dr. Ann Fariss located on Long Island Sound - What a location to dream! We called ourselves "Founders" The five included:
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Louise Albrecht - Collegiate Women's Athletic Director
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Tony Candido - Women's Basketball Official
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Ann Fariss, Ph.D. - Collegiate Athletic Director
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Brenda Reilly - Collegiate Associate Athletic Director & Women's Basketball Coach
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Linda Wooster - Collegiate Associate Women's Athletic Director
After reviewing many other Halls of Fame, a constitution was written and approved. At that time there were no other State Hall of Fames for Women's Basketball in the country. The first induction ceremony was held in April 1988 at 500 Blake Street Restaurant in New Haven. Individuals selected for induction into the Hall of Fame would be chosen either through participation, service, support, or achievement in women's basketball within the State of Connecticut. By 2013, there have been 183 outstanding individuals inducted. Our establishing this Basketball Hall of Fame was an inspiration for other sports professionals to organize which includes softball, volleyball, and field hockey.