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NPSFL HALL OF FAME

jim ade

head coach

chicago pd enforcers

1999 - 2009

A member of the Founding 3 Fathers of the Chicago PD Enforcers, Jim served as the organization’s first Head Coach. Credited as the driving force to gain the interest and momentum to build the team’s roster, Ade coached the first 5 seasons, played in 1, and remained an active board member for 5 additional seasons. His 11 years of dedication to the Enforcers organization helped pave their way. 

alfonso ash

cornerback

san diego enforcers

2007 - 2025

The Enforcer’s All Time leader in pass break ups, and third in interceptions, Ash allowed only 2 TDs in his nine year career. A true shut down corner, teams averaged less than 3 targets per game against him. 2019 San Diego Ring Of Honor inductee.

 

Accolades include: 1x Enforcer Defensive POY; 1x Enforcer Award for outstanding teammate; 2x Division One Championships; 5x West Coast Division Champion

rick bradley

orange county

Bio coming…

kevin brown

center|defensive line

orlando guardians

1999 - 2021

One of the founding members of the Orlando Guardians. Brown missed only 2 games in a 22 year career, both due to injury. Kevin served as a longtime Offensive Captain on the field, as well as the Guardian’s Team President off of it.

‘baby ruth’ bullock

team president

central texas wolfpack

2005 -2014

Serving as Team President of the Wolf Pack, ‘Baby Ruth’ became the first female to fill that role in NPSFL history. A trailblazer, she also made history as the first female to serve on the league’s Executive Board, becoming NPSFL Director of Communications (2008 – 2010). Bullock helped led Central Texas to a 2008 Division Two Championship appearance, and her contributions to the league and the game have left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire future generations.

jason burk

linebacker

san diego enforcers

2007 - 2018

The Enforcers All Time leader in tackles and sacks, Burk is considered by many to be one of the best defensive players in league history, and was inducted into the San Diego Ring Of Honor in 2018.

Accolades include: 5x Team MVP; 1x Enforcer Defensive POY; 1x Enforcer Award for representing outstanding teammate; 2x Division One Championships; National Championship game MVP (2016); 5x West Coast Division Champion

chris chamberlain

fullback

nycd boldest

2007 - 2021

For a decade and a half, ‘Chambo’ wore a hard hat on the field as a bruising Fullback. He originially suited up with the DSNY Strongest team from 2007-2010, before joining his work colleagues of the Corrections Department with the NYCD Boldest. He stopped playing after the 2015 season, which saw the Boldest capture the Division Two Championship, but also served as their Vice-President (2010-2014) & President (2014-2021), in addition to being the NPSFL Director of Marketing from 2017-2021.

john curry

head coach

chicago pd enforcers

1999 - 2021

One of the 3 Founding Fathers of the Chicago PD Enforcers, Curry was involved with the organization for 19 years. Team captain and player for 5 seasons, he assisted with administration before taking the reins as Head Coach for 5 years, leading the Enforcers to their only Division One Championship game in 2018. After briefly retiring in 2022, Curry has resumed playing, now mentoring the next wave of Enforcers.

Dan Fry

wide receiver

columbus marauders

2009 - 2017

A standout Wide Receiver for the Marauders, Fry served as one of the team Captains during his playing days. He was instrumental in helping to lead Columbus to three Division Two Championship runs (2010, 2014, and 2017), capturing a title in 2014. Fry hung up his cleats in 2015, and went on to serve as the Team President for an additional three seasons.

ed gardner

wide receiver

nypd finest

1990 - 2009

A dynamic Wide Receiver, Gardner enjoyed a stellar 12 year career playing for the Finest. An unfortunate injury in the 2001 Fun City Bowl brought his playing days to an end, but he continued to serve as the team’s General Manager from 2002-2009. During his tenure, the team won 15 Fun City Bowls against the FDNY Bravest, and 7 NPSFL Division One National Championships. Eddie also served as the NPSFL Vice President from 2004-2009, helping expand the number of teams participating.

kenny hooks

offensive|defensive line

dc generals

2007 - 2025

Hooks dedicated 18 years to the Generals, contributing to the team’s re-organization as a player, treasurer, and president. His contributions led to the team’s 2017 Division Two championship win.
Kenny has also assisted with helping the NPSFL, where he currently serves on the league’s Executive Board as the Director of Marketing.

tim kusinski

coach|administrator

chicago pd enforcers

1999 - 2025

Involved in the original planning and development of the Enforcers, Tim went on to coach and mentor the individuals that came through our program. In the early years he wore many hats; merchandise coordinator, team travel coordinator, defensive coordinator, board member, and ultimately Team President. In the 19 years of the Enforcers existence, Tim has been the one constant within the ever changing program and league, where he currently serves as the NFSFL Vice President.

Ed Lindley

Defensive Backs Coach

houston gunners

 Bio coming…

stephen mc allister

linebacker|president

nypd finest

1984 - 2009

Nicknamed “Big Sexy,” McAllister is credited with creating the National Public Safety Football League (NPSFL) in 1998, along with Pete Moog, also of the NYPD. A Linebacker and Defensive End for the Finest from 1985-1994, McAllister went on to become Team President and General Manager through 2009. He went a collective 18-7 in “Fun City Bowl” play versus the FDNY, and won 7 NPSFL Division One National Championships. The MVP trophy for the Division One Championship game is named in his honor.

garry mc carthy

linebacker

nypd finest

1987 - 1989 / 2000- 2007

A standout Linebacker, McCarthy originally played for the Finest from 1987-1989, before hanging up the cleats. After going on a team trip for a road game against the LAPD, the flame rekindled, and Garry got the urge to play again. He resumed his role as a Linebacker, and a Special Teams threat, from 2000-2007. During his tenure, the NYPD Finest won 6 Fun City Bowls against the FDNY Bravest, and 3 NPSFL Division One National Championships.

ronny mccoy

quarterback

dallas defenders

2004 - 2019

McCoy entered the NPSFL in 2004 as Quarterback for the DFW Panthers, leading them to two NPSFL Division Two Championships in 2005 and 2007. He made the move to the Dallas Defenders, as their Quarterback, from 2009 to 2019. In that time he added 2 additional championship berths (2010 and 2013) to his legacy, with a win in the 2013 Division Two Championship.

dave mordarski

offensive|defensive line

cleveland warriors

2008 - 2021

Mordarski was an original member of the Cleveland organization, helping them to get started in 2008. He played both ways in the trenches, only missing one game in his career, and living up to the Warrior team name. Off the field, he was the Team President, holding that role until 2021, when the team disbanded. In addition to his duties with Cleveland, Mordarski also served for many years as the Director of Administration for the NPSFL.

donald payne

defensive back|coach

lapd centurions

1988 - 2015

A legendary figure within the Centurions Football Team, Payne dedicated 27 years to the LAPD organization. As a Team Captain, Payne led the Centurions to the 2001 NPSFL Division One National Championship, defeating the Houston Gunners 56-40. As team Chairperson his leadership fostered a positive impact in the community, as evidenced by his involvement with the Blind Children’s Center of Los Angeles charity. Payne standardized characteristics that remain integral to the Centurions program.

ron phillips

head coach

central texas wolfpack

2005 - 2013

Phillips was the original founder of the Central Texas Wolf Pack Public Safety Football Team in 2005. The Wolf Pack joined the NPSFL in 2006, where Coach Ron led the team until stepping down to pursue the public sector of minor league football in 2013. In 2008, Phillips led the Wolfpack to the Division Two National Championship game.

jeff price

quarterback|coach

dallas defenders

1999 - 2025

Price began his NPSFL career in 1999 as Quarterback for the DFW Panthers. Promoted to Offensive Coordinator in 2005, he assisted in two Division Two Championships in 2005 & 2007, the teams final season. Price became Head Coach for the startup Dallas Defenders in 2008, and since then has guided them to 4 NPSFL Championship trips (2010, 2013, 2022, and 2023) with a Division Two Championship win in 2013. Price was elected President of the NPSFL in 2016, where he currently serves his 5th term

troy roberts

team president

fdny bravest

1996 - 2022

Served on Bravest Football Club Executive Board since its inception in 1996, as Recording Secretary, Vice President, and then President for 20 years (2003-2022). Roberts worked to coordinate the administrative duties required to run the team, and is also a founding member of the NPSFL Executive Board, helping to shape the current league. Roberts served as NPSFL Treasurer (1998 – 2008), then League President (2008 – 2016), and still advises on the Board as a ‘Past President’.

mike salber

quarterback|wide receiver

orlando guardians

1999 - 2009

Offensive standout for the Guardians as both Quarterback and Wide Receiver. As Head Coach, led Orlando to the 2008 Division Two Championship, defeating the Central Texas Wolfpack.

An avid waterskier off the field, Salber was tragically killed in a racing boat accident on June 2nd, 2018.

brian salmon

head coach

san diego enforcers

1998 - 2025

Salmon joined the Enforcer organization in the fall of 1998, and has remained as their Head Coach since. During his tenure, San Diego has appeared in 5 Championship games, capturing the Division One crown twice, and winning one Division Two title. He has led the Enforcers to 7 West Coast Championships, and in 2013 was inducted into both the San Diego Ring Of Honor, as well as the team’s Hall Of Champions.

Bob Slechter

wide receiver

chicago pd enforcers

2006 - 2022

An offensive weapon and cornerstone of the organization, both on and off the field, since the Enforcers inception. Slechter set the standard for players, and pushed the coaches to be better. As one of the longest serving team captains, he amassed every receiving record held within the Chicago PD organization, and was essential to the team’s only Division Two Championship in 2011.

greg st. clair

offensive|defensive line

roanoke rampage

2011 - 2025

St. Clair joined the Rampage in 2011 at the age of 41, playing as a two-way lineman for 10 seasons. In 2014 he was named Team President, where he served through the 2021 campaign, and has now been reelected to the same position for 2025. St. Clair has overseen 4 Rampage trips to the Division Two Championship, capturing a title in 2022. Roanoke has carried that success to the Division One level, where they reached their first championship in 2024, squaring off with the NYPD Finest.

bill sullivan

safety|linebacker|coach

nypd finest

1975 - 2025

Sullivan started playing for the Finest in 1975, and remains involved with the program to this day. He started 9 years as a Strong Safety and Outside Linebacker, before the transition to coaching came. Since then he has served as the Offensive Coordinator, Secondary Coach, Linebacker Coach, Special Teams Coordinator, and his current role as Defensive Coordinator. Sullivan has been with the Finest for all 15 of their Division One Championship games, including their 13 titles (1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024)

tony tabor

athlete|head coach

dc generals

2007 - 2024

Over 17 years with the DC Generals, Tabor wore many hats within the organization. As a productive player on the field, covering whatever position needed to be filled, to becoming the Vice President of Operations, he ultimately ascended to become the Generals Head Coach – where he helped guide DC to a Division Two championship in 2017. He is noted for his mantra “Teamwork is the secret ingredient that makes ordinary people achieve remarkable results.”

joel tart

linebacker

orlando guardians

2001 - 2023

Tart had a phenomeal career putting in 22 seasons at linebacker for the Orlando Guardians, the last 17 of which were also spent as a Defensive Captain. He proudly served on his team’s Board of Directors as it’s Vice President. Joel currently is the Director of Administration for the NPSFL.

robert ‘pudgie’ walsh

head coach

fdny bravest

1973 - 2002

Robert “Pudgie” Walsh founded the FDNY Bravest Football Club in 1973. The FDNY Lieutenant was also the Team President during his tenure, and is credited as the co-creator of the ‘Fun City Bowl’, which is the annual battle in NYC between the NYPD and the FDNY. A man who lived and breathed the sport of football, he paced the Bravest sidelines for 26 seasons as the team’s Head Coach, leading the team to 9 Fun City Bowl Championships.

jahir waterman

running back

san diego enforcers

2009 - 2019

The Enforcer’s All Time leader in Rushing Yards, Rushing TDs, and Kick Return Yards, who affected the game on the ground as well as out of the backfield. Waterman was inducted into San Diego’s Ring Of Honor in 2024.

Accolades include: 3x Team MVP; 2x Enforcer Offensive POY, 2x Division One Championships (1x MVP Runner up); 5x West Coast Division Champion

greg zaragoza

head coach

chicago pd enforcers

1999 - 2009

Involved in the original planning and organization of the Enforcers, Zaragoza began as an assistant coach, before succeeding Jim Ade as Chicago’s Head Coach. His organizational skills have been the foundation of of the team’s administration. In 2011, Zaragoza lead Chicago to their only Division Two Championship game, defeating the Philadelphia Blue Flame 24-13 .

WALL OF HONOR

NPSFL PLAYERS LOST IN THE LINE OF DUTY

Officer Robert Henry – Newport Beach Police Department – Orange County Lawmen – EOW 4/13/95
Firefighter Mike Cawley – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Firefighter Tarel Coleman – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Firefighter Thomas Cullen III – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Firefighter Tom Foley – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Firefighter Keith Glascoe – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Firefighter Billy Johnston – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Lieutenant Patrick Lyons – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Firefighter Durrell Pearsall – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Firefighter Steve Belson – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Firefighter John Bergin – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Firefighter Peter Bielfeld – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Firefighter Brian Bilcher – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Firefighter Sal Calabro – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Firefighter Andre Fletcher – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Firefighter John Florio – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Battalion Chief Timothy Haskell – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Lieutenant Charles Margiotta – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Firefighter Thomas Mingione – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Lieutenant Daniel O’Callaghan – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Captain Timothy Stackpole – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Firefighter Daniel Suhr – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Lieutenant Christopher Sullivan – Fire Department of New York – New York Bravest – EOW 9/11/01
Sergeant Patrick McDonald – Philadelphia Police Department – Philadelphia Blue Flame – EOW 9/23/08
Officer Lorne Ahrens – Dallas Police Department – Southern California Blue Knights – EOW 7/7/16
Officer Amir Abdul-Khaliq – Austin Police Department – Central Texas Wolf Pack – EOW 9/4/16

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