Hall of Fame Inductees
Since 1975, the Meriden Hall of Fame has recognized individuals whose accomplishments, leadership, and service have brought honor and distinction to Meriden. Representing a wide range of fields, these inductees reflect the talent, dedication, and spirit that define Meriden’s proud heritage.
We invite you to explore the list of inductees below and discover the remarkable men and women whose achievements have helped shape the story of our community. Click on an inductee’s name to learn more about their life and accomplishments, or use the navigation on the right to explore the inductees by the year of their induction.
Click here to watch recordings of past Induction Ceremonies on YouTube.
Click here to learn how you can nominate someone for the Meriden Hall of Fame.
- 1979 Jack Barry (Sports)
- 1979 Lois Felix (Sports)
- 1979 Francis T. Maloney (Benefactors)
- 1979 George Sklar (Art)
- 1978 Carmela Ponselle (Art)
- 1978 Edward Arthur ("Big Ed") Walsh (Sports)
- 1978 Roy Cornwell Wilcox (Benefactors)
- 1977 Louis "Kid" Kaplan (Sports)
- 1977 Orville Hitchcock Platt (Benefactors)
- 1977 Rosa Ponselle (Art)



