HALL OF FAME MEMBERS
Fort Hamilton High School is proud to celebrate alumni who have gone above and beyond in their careers, communities, and creative pursuits. Our Hall of Famers have set themselves apart through leadership, innovation, and service. Their stories are a testament to the strength of an FHHS education and the impact our graduates continue to make around the world. This page honors those individuals and their inspiring journeys.
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Stephen Antonakos
Class of 1943
Neon‑art sculptor, U.S. Army veteran, pioneer in abstract neon sculpture
Bill Antonello
Class of 1945
Played MLB for Brooklyn Dodgers organization
Jean Balukas
Class of 1977
World‑ranking pool champion by age 15; won over 100 pro events including 10+ U.S. Open titles and 16 consecutive major wins
James Fyfe
Class of 1958
Criminologist & professor at John Jay College, Temple, American University
Andrew Gounardes
Class of 2003
New York State Senator representing Brooklyn’s 22nd District; sworn in at Fort Hamilton HS in 2019; active civic leader in Bay Ridge community
Jephté Guillaume
Class of 1973
Renowned multi‑instrumentalist, DJ & producer; signed to NYC’s iconic dance label Ibadan Records
Paul Jabara
Class of 1966
Academy Award‑winning songwriter ("Last Dance") and Broadway actor
Letitia James
Class of 1976
First African‑American woman NYC Public Advocate and NY Attorney General
Jaiquawn Jarrett
Class of 2007
NFL safety for Philadelphia Eagles & NY Jets
Bruce “C.C. DeVille” Johannesson
Class of 1980
Lead guitarist for Poison
Albert King
Class of 1977
6'6" forward selected by the NJ Nets in the 1st round (10th overall)
Bernard King
Class of 1974
Four‑time NBA All‑Star; scoring champion 1984–85; Hall of Famer
Frank Layden
Class of 1950
Long‑time Utah Jazz coach & executive, NBA Coach of the Year
Christopher J. Mega
Class of 1948
NY Supreme Court Justice, State Senator & Assemblyman
Danny Nee
Class of 1963
College coach at Nebraska, Duquesne, Ohio University
Lana Parrilla
Class of 1995
Actress, starred in “Once Upon a Time”
George Preti
Class of 1962
Chemist specializing in human odor research, NYU Tandon graduate
Fred Samara
Class of 1968
Competed in decathlon for USA at 1976 Olympics
Neil M. Stevenson
Class of 1948
Rear Admiral, Chief of U.S. Navy Chaplains