06/17/2026
🏅 2026 Hall of Fame Inductee: John Goldsberry – Evansville Central High School
Some athletes excel in one sport-
John Goldsberry excelled in three.
Known as “Tom” during his playing days, Goldsberry earned ten varsity letters while starring in football, basketball, and track & field at Evansville Central. His athletic versatility was on full display when he set the IHSAA State Finals shot put record with a throw of 53’ 9¾”.
His success continued at Indiana University, where he became a four-year football letterman and helped the Hoosiers capture the 1947 Big Ten Championship.
After college, Goldsberry was selected by the Chicago Cardinals and played professionally before beginning a successful business career.
Now, following in the footsteps of his father, Alonzo Goldsberry, John joins the rare company of being inducted into both the Indiana Football and Indiana Track & Field Hall of Fame.
A remarkable athlete. A remarkable family legacy.