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Altoona Curve announces Hall of Fame to honor franchise founders

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:01 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Altoona Curve announces Hall of Fame to honor franchise founders

Summary

The Altoona Curve has launched a Hall of Fame to honor key figures in the franchise's nearly 30-year history. The inaugural members include founders Bob and Joan Lozinak, who introduced professional baseball to Altoona in 1997. In addition to the Hall of Fame, the Curve will present the Lozinak Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing individuals for their commitment to the organization. The first award recipients are Theodore A. Beam, James K. Lane, and Rich DeLeo for their long-standing contributions to the team and community. Announcements regarding fan voting for the 2027 Hall of Fame class are forthcoming.

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•Altoona Curve Hall of Fame established to honor franchise history.
•Founders Bob and Joan Lozinak recognized as inaugural inductees.
•Lozinak Lifetime Achievement Award will be given annually.
•First recipients include Theodore A. Beam, James K. Lane, and Rich DeLeo.
•Voting for the 2027 Hall of Fame class will be announced later.

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7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Altoona Curve Hall of Fame announced

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — With almost 30 years of professional baseball history in Altoona, the Curve has announced the creation of a Hall of Fame to celebrate those who have been instrumental to the franchise’s history. Prior to the Curve’s game against the Erie Seawolves on Sunday Aug. 30, the original franchise founders Bob and Joan […]
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