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Bridgehampton Inducts Five New Members Into Its Hall Of Fame

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Albie McCoy, who was born and raised in Bridgehampton, started McCoy Bus Company.

Albie McCoy, who was born and raised in Bridgehampton, started McCoy Bus Company.

Bobby Hopson is the leading scorer in Bridgehampton boys basketball history.

Bobby Hopson is the leading scorer in Bridgehampton boys basketball history. DREW BUDD

Amy Halsey speaks about her father John who was inducted into the Bridgehampton Hall Of Fame on Friday night.

Amy Halsey speaks about her father John who was inducted into the Bridgehampton Hall Of Fame on Friday night. DREW BUDD

John Halsey

John Halsey DREW BUDD

Carl Johnson with his brother Bobby Hopson.

Carl Johnson with his brother Bobby Hopson. DREW BUDD

Carl Johnson, left, with Bobby Hopson and Michael DeRosa.

Carl Johnson, left, with Bobby Hopson and Michael DeRosa. DREW BUDD

Ray Charlton speaks about former coach and teacher Merle D. Wiggin.

Ray Charlton speaks about former coach and teacher Merle D. Wiggin. DREW BUDD

Wayne Rana speaks about former coach and teacher Merle D. Wiggin.

Wayne Rana speaks about former coach and teacher Merle D. Wiggin. DREW BUDD

Former coach and phys ed teacher Merle D. Wiggin was one of five inducted into the Bridgehampton Hall Of Fame on Friday night.

Former coach and phys ed teacher Merle D. Wiggin was one of five inducted into the Bridgehampton Hall Of Fame on Friday night. DREW BUDD

Ray Charlton, from left, with Michael DeRosa and Wayne Rana. Charlton and Rana spoke on behalf of the late Merle D. Wiggin.

Ray Charlton, from left, with Michael DeRosa and Wayne Rana. Charlton and Rana spoke on behalf of the late Merle D. Wiggin. DREW BUDD

Drew Budd on Dec 15, 2019
The Bridgehampton School Hall of Fame sits just inside the school’s front doors. A number of plaques of those previously inducted adorn the vestibule, along with a number of championship... more

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