Hall of Fame

Charles "Ace" Heberling

  • Class
  • Induction
    2007
  • Sport(s)
    Contributor
After serving as the officials’ representative on the WPIAL Board of Control, in 1976, the rapid growth of the WPIAL led to his employment as the League’s first full-time executive director. He was a catalyst in establishing a League Office to manage the league on a daily basis. Under His leadership, in 1986 all four (4) WPIAL championship football games were contested at Three Rivers Stadium in one day. An active PIAA football and basketball official for 15 years, he also enjoyed a successful career as an NFL official for 23 years. In the NFL, he served as the referee in three (3) super bowl games.