Class of 2019 - MAD AAU

Tim Hickey (1942)

Padukies Track Club & Klub Keystone Track Club

Founder & Coach

Tim Hickey has been selected to the Middle Atlantic District Hall of Fame due to his selfless efforts throughout the years coaching cross country and track while representing the Middle Atlantic District AAU with distinction. Hickey had an incredible impact on countless athletes as one of the best coaches on the planet earth guiding many young girls and women with humility and personal sacrifice. Klub Keystone set a National Junior Olympic Games record that has stood for 35 years. The Middle Atlantic District is pleased to have coach Tim Hickey as one of the members of the Middle Atlantic AAU Hall of Fame.

John Biaselli (1921-2016)

Bellmawr Olympic Weight Lifting Team

Founder, Strength Sports Coach & Official

John Biaselli has been selected for his many years of coaching and officiating in Olympic lifting, Powerlifting, and Physique. At 95 years old, he remained a highly respected and active coach and official. Biaselli is worthy of recognition for all he did with the Middle Atlantic District AAU youth as a coach, author, mentor, teacher, and most of all, a friend. Biaselli truly cared about each and everyone he coached and his teachings still influence their lives. There are many special people who pass thru this world, Coach John Biaselli is one. The Middle Atlantic District is pleased to have John Biaselli as one of its’ members of the Middle Atlantic AAU Hall of Fame.

Tony Darden (1957)

Philadelphia Pioneers Track Club

Olympian and Coach

Tony Darden has been selected for his athletic career as well as his many years of investing in his community. When you talk about who is the smoothest runner in the 400 meters, Tony Darden’s name is at the top of the list. He is best known for his performance in the 1979 Pan Am Games where he won the 400. Darden said "This is the kind of race you always look for. You just want to win that one fantastic race.” After a stellar career on the international circuit, he returned to his Norristown home to coach the youth and serve on the City Council. The Middle Atlantic District is pleased to have Tony Darden as one of its’ members of the Middle Atlantic AAU Hall of Fame.

Kim Gallagher (1964-2002)

Ambler Olympic Club

Olympian

Kim Gallagher, represented track and field with distinction by being a member of many winning teams. Representing the Middle Atlantic District of the AAU with excellence, she showed a whole generation of high school girls what could be done in sports. She didn't talk about it, she simply went out and blew everyone away. Gallagher’s, finish in the women's 800-meter at the Seoul Games is considered one of the sport's bravest performances. Kim Gallagher was one of those rare athletes that come along once in a great while. The Middle Atlantic District is pleased to have Kim Gallagher as one of its’ members of the Middle Atlantic AAU Hall of Fame