EATA Announces Robert O'Malley's Induction into the Elite '49 Club Hall of Fame

Boston, Mass. – January 10, 2026 – The Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA) Board of Directors is honored to announce the induction of Robert O'Malley into the prestigious EATA Hall of Fame, officially designated as the ’49 Club. This distinguished recognition acknowledges Mr. O'Malley’s exemplary commitment, leadership, involvement, and steadfast support of the EATA and the athletic training profession.

 

Mr. O’Malley has served as the Athletic Trainer at Cazenovia CSD since the 2023-2024 academic year, operating through an annual contract with Upstate Orthopedics. His prior athletic training experience encompasses positions at SUNY Cortland, Williamsville South HS (Amherst), Philadelphia University (NCAA Division 2), Temple University, the USOC Atlanta Games 1996, the Pan American Games 1999, the Goodwill Games 1998, the University Games 1997, the US Olympic Festival 1995, and the NFL (concussion program) from 2016 to the present. Furthermore, Mr. O’Malley presided as the NYSAT Association President from 2012 to 2018 and is currently a member of the NYSED Board of Athletic Training.
 

The ’49 Club was established to celebrate illustrious members whose contributions to the Association have been significant, substantial, and enduring. Induction into the ’49 Club recognizes athletic trainers who genuinely embody the mission of EATA through noteworthy and sustained contributions that enhance the quality of healthcare provided by athletic trainers and advance the profession as a whole.

 

Robert O'Malley joins an elite cohort of individuals who have profoundly influenced the athletic training profession through their exceptional accomplishments and dedication to service, leadership, and professionalism.

 

“We are exceedingly fortunate to have Bob O’Malley working with our students and coaches,” stated Mike Byrnes, Cazenovia’s Coordinator of Athletics. “Mr. O’Malley is not only a superb athletic trainer but also an outstanding human being, a knowledgeable sportsperson, and a tremendous colleague. In a very brief period, he has demonstrated a profound commitment to our programs and provided exceptional care to our students along with valuable education to our coaches.”

 

The EATA Board extends its sincerest congratulations to Robert O'Malley on this well-merited recognition of his commitment to the advancement of athletic training.

Bob O’Malley being inducted into the EATA Hall of Fame, ‘49 Club in Boston on January 10, 2026. Fellow inductees include Ms Tanya Dargusch, AT (New Jersey) and Chris Troyanos, AT (MA).

Bob O’Malley along with his daughter, Moe (left), and spouse, Eileen Angelini (right) after being inducted into ‘49 Club by the EATA.

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The Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement, promotion, and recognition of the profession of athletic training.