Broward Education Foundation welcomed seven individuals and honored the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School varsity baseball program for its historic six-year championship run during the recent Broward Sports Hall of Fame Awards at War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale. The ceremony celebrated athletes, coaches, sports leaders and teams whose achievements have helped shape the county’s athletic history.
For 23 years, the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame has honored individuals and teams with ties to Broward County for accomplishments that have brought recognition to the community and inspired generations of athletes. The 2026 class represents a wide range of sports, from professional football and college basketball to high school baseball, water polo and sports media.
Among this year’s honorees is the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School varsity baseball program, recognized for winning six consecutive state championships from 2021 through 2026. Members of all six championship teams will be represented at the ceremony, celebrating a remarkable period of achievement that established the Eagles as one of the most dominant programs in Florida high school baseball history.
Guests celebrated the newest inductees with an evening that included a cocktail reception, silent auction and dinner before honorees took the stage for their official induction. WSVN sports anchor and Emmy Award-winning journalist Josh Moser served as master of ceremonies.
The 2026 Broward County Sports Hall of Fame class includes:
- James Bostic, National Football League player
- David Brousseau, sports journalist
- Jim Crutchfield, college basketball coach
- Todd Fitz-Gerald, high school baseball coach
- Michael Goldenberg, high school water polo coach
- Cesar Lucero, sports content creator
- Jack Seiler, sports advocate
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School 2021-2026 varsity baseball teams, honored for six consecutive state championship teams
“There is an incredible depth of athletic talent and achievement throughout Broward County,” said James A. Knapp, president and CEO of Broward Education Foundation. “This year’s inductees represent the determination, leadership and commitment that define the best of Broward County sports. We are proud to honor their accomplishments and the impact they have had on our community.”
Broward Education Foundation has made athletics a central part of its work in Broward County through its dedicated athletics program, the only one of its kind among education foundations nationwide. The program recognizes the achievements of student athletes, strengthens athletic programs and creates opportunities for young people to pursue their interests in sports. The Broward County Sports Hall of Fame reflects that commitment by honoring individuals and teams whose accomplishments have become part of the county’s rich sports history.
“Each member of this year’s class has made a lasting contribution to Broward County sports,” said Shawn Cerra, director of athletics, Broward Education Foundation. “From championship performances to decades of coaching, leadership and service, these inductees have helped shape the sports community we celebrate today.”
2026 Broward County Sports Hall of Fame Inductees:
James Bostic is a Fort Lauderdale native and 1991 Dillard High School graduate who turned an outstanding high school career into success at Auburn University and in the NFL. A standout two-sport athlete, Bostic helped lead Dillard to an undefeated 13-0 season and Class 4A state championship, rushing for 1,209 yards and 24 touchdowns and earning All-County and All-State honors. At Auburn, he became a two-time First Team All-SEC selection and led SEC running backs with 1,205 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in 1993. Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams, Bostic played for five NFL teams and won Super Bowl XXXI with the Green Bay Packers. After football, he returned to South Florida to coach and mentor young athletes while building a career with the Coral Springs Police Department, where he has served as a school resource officer, SWAT team leader and youth mentor.
David Brousseau has spent nearly five decades documenting South Florida sports, beginning his journalism career as a freelance writer for the Miami Herald after graduating from Deerfield Beach High School in 1976. A former Bucks football player, Brousseau has covered high school, college and professional sports, including the Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, Florida Panthers and Miami Marlins, as well as South Florida soccer. He also covered the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 1999 World Cup run and spent a month training with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in 1992 as a backup goalkeeper. Known for his deep knowledge of Broward County high school football, Brousseau has compiled records of every Broward player to reach the NFL and every high school football game played in the county. He has also served as a media coordinator for the Broward Football Showcase, Kreul Classic and High School Football Media Day and contributed to the FHSAA’s Top 100 All-Time Football Players committee.
Jim Crutchfield has transformed Nova Southeastern University’s men’s basketball program into one of the nation’s premier Division II programs since taking over in 2017. He has led the Sharks to two NCAA Division II national championships, in 2023 and 2025, five consecutive 30-win seasons and a 235-27 record at NSU. In 2025-26, Crutchfield guided the team to a 31-2 record, its fifth straight Sunshine State Conference Tournament championship, a fourth consecutive Final Four appearance and a third NCAA South Region title. The Sharks also extended their NCAA Division II-record home winning streak to 105 games. Crutchfield has coached eight professional players and numerous All-America and conference award winners, while earning multiple Coach of the Year honors. Entering his ninth season at NSU, he owns a career record of 594-88 and an 87.1% winning percentage, the highest in NCAA history.
Todd Fitz-Gerald has one of the most successful coaching careers in Florida high school baseball, compiling a 590-132-2 record over 25 seasons as a head coach. An eight-time state champion, Fitz-Gerald won his first title at American Heritage in 2008 before leading Marjory Stoneman Douglas to seven championships, including an unprecedented six consecutive titles from 2021 through 2026. His teams have also captured six national championships, including the 2023 Eagles, who went 29-0 to become Florida’s first undefeated high school baseball team since 1945. Fitz-Gerald has earned numerous national and state Coach of the Year honors and has been inducted into four other halls of fame. His impact extends to the more than 150 players who have earned college scholarships, 43 players who were drafted and eight former players who have reached Major League Baseball, including Eric Hosmer, Nick Castellanos, Jesús Luzardo, Coby Mayo, Anthony Rizzo and Roman Anthony.
Michael Goldenberg has dedicated decades to water polo as a coach, referee and advocate for the sport. Born in Moscow in 1963, Goldenberg immigrated to the United States in 1991 and has called Fort Lauderdale home ever since. He began coaching at Coral Springs High School in 1996 before moving to Western High School and eventually St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 2007, where he has led the boys team to three FHSAA state championships and 19 state tournament appearances in 20 seasons. Goldenberg has also coached with South Florida Water Polo Club since 2005, helping athletes advance to collegiate competition. As an international referee from 2003-23, he officiated Olympic, World Championship and World Cup competitions, including the gold medal men’s finals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, 2017 World Championships and 2010 World Cup. Goldenberg remains the only American water polo referee to officiate the gold medal final at all three events.
Cesar Lucero has turned a lifelong passion for the Florida Panthers and sports into a platform for connecting with and inspiring others. A Western High School graduate, Lucero became a Panthers fan after goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck visited his elementary school classroom in 1996. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, Lucero has embraced sports through his Big Ceaz podcast, which he created and produces independently, as well as appearances on the Cats N’ Rats Podcast. He has also coached football at Western and shared his story through motivational speaking at schools and youth programs. Through his media work, coaching and advocacy within the osteogenesis imperfecta community, Lucero continues to show how sports can create connections and make an impact well beyond the playing field.
Jack Seiler has combined decades of public service with a longstanding commitment to athletics and sports organizations across Broward County. A longtime attorney and elected official, Seiler served as mayor of Fort Lauderdale from 2009 to 2018 and has also served in the Florida House of Representatives and as mayor, vice mayor and city commissioner in Wilton Manors. A member of the Orange Bowl Committee since 1994, he served as president and chair from 2021 to 2022 and currently chairs the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game Host Committee. He has also held leadership roles with the South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee, Florida Atlantic University Athletics Steering Committee and Brian Piccolo Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. Seiler co-founded the Fort Lauderdale Annual Track & Field City Championships and Mayor’s Cup and has coached youth baseball, football, soccer, softball and basketball throughout Broward County.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School – 2021–2026 State Championship Baseball Teams
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Eagles established one of the most dominant runs in Florida high school baseball history, winning a state-record six consecutive championships from 2021 through 2026. Across those six championship seasons, the Eagles compiled a 172-17 record, a 91% winning percentage and a 59-game winning streak, the second longest in Florida high school baseball history. The Eagles capped their historic run in 2026 with a 2-1 victory over Venice in the Class 7A state championship. During the six-year stretch, Stoneman Douglas went 37-1 in postseason play, outscoring opponents 265-96 and recording 10 shutouts. Only seven of the 38 playoff games were decided by one run. The program also made state history in 2022 and 2023 by becoming the first to win consecutive state championship games by identical 10-0 scores, with both victories coming in five innings. The combination of pitching, offense, disciplined execution and consistency helped the Eagles sustain their championship-level performance year after year. The six varsity teams representing the 2021 through 2026 seasons share a remarkable legacy of sustained excellence. With six consecutive state championships, 172 victories, a 59-game winning streak and a 37-1 postseason record, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Eagles have secured their place among the most successful programs in Florida high school sports history.
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