By Andy Furman
NKyTribune reporter
Five new members were inducted into the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame Wednesday at the Gardens at Park Hills.
Joe Brennan, President of the non-profit organization introduced and welcomed the new members at the afternoon meeting.
Paul Sparling, a Northern Kentucky resident who served as athletic trainer for the Cincinnati Bengals 43 years was the guest speaker.
The Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame started October 1982 for the purpose to recognize and honor individuals for outstanding athletic achievements and overall contributions to the sports scene in Northern Kentucky.
Categories include team sports, managers, coaches, umpires, sponsors, league or tournament managers, park owners, sports writers and sporting goods owners.
The December 2022 Inductees:
Glenn Meyers, Newport Central Catholic High School
Mark Wehry, Holy Cross High School
Victor B. Brown, Dayton (Ky.) High School
Dennis Wright, Covington Catholic High School
Mick Abner, Highlands High School