Class of 2026
Cathy (Cronin) Beam

Year inducted: 2026
Sport: Officiating
High School: St. Hubert’s Catholic
College: Penn State
Hall of Fame Achievement: Officiated wom- en’s college basketball for 34 years, including the Big Ten, Big East, Atlantic 10, Ivy League and Northeast Conference. Officiated in the NCAA Tournament five times as well as in six PIAA title games. Also served as Big Ten eval- uator of officials. First official to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

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