Chicagoland Sports Hall Of Fame

Chicagoland Sports Hall Of Fame The CSHOF pays tribute to the sports legends. The CSHOF is a 501c3 organization devoted to preserving Names not soon forgotten. John P.

The Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame pays tribute to the sports legends whose careers have thrilled, entertained and enriched our lives with unforgettable moments of greatness. The Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame is THE Chicago organization devoted to preserving and honoring great moments in sports history! Names like Sayers, Butkus, Lattner, Ditka, Hull, Banks, Connor, Tinker, Evers, Chance, Rockn

e, Kerr, Morris.....and the list goes on. CSHOF holds induction ceremonies you can be a part of, where, for a tax-deductible donation, you will be a part of these sports heroes' induction into the Hall of Fame. During the evening, The Hall of Fame will provide food and beverages as well as serving staff and bartenders. The Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame proudly donates to Rev. Smyth's Standing Tall Foundation, giving scholarships to the underprivileged.



:::CSHOF Board of Directors:::

Charles Carey - Chairman

Ed Kelly - President Emeritus

Rev. John Smyth - Vice President

Howie Fagan - Executive Director

Al Connor - Director

Mike Joyce - Director

Jean Lenti-Ponsetto - Director

Emery Moorehead - Director

J.W. Smith - Director

Corey McPherrin - Director

Peter Carey - Legal Counsel

Mark your calendar! The Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame's 29th Annual Induction & Awards Dinner is coming and you don't ...
03/30/2026

Mark your calendar! The Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame's 29th Annual Induction & Awards Dinner is coming and you don't want to miss it.

đź“… Thursday, October 22, 2026
đź“Ť Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | Rosemont, IL
🍸 Doors & Cocktail Hour @ 5:30 PM
🏆 Dinner & Awards @ 7:00 PM

The Class of 2026 will be announced soon. Follow along to stay up to date. We look forward to celebrating the legacy of Chicago sports with you!

🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW at https://chicagolandsportshalloffame.com/tickets/

03/06/2026

In memory of Coach Lou Holtz, we're sharing his Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame induction video from our Class of 2019.

For over 3 decades, Coach Holtz led programs across the country, but it was his 11 seasons at Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996 where he truly made his mark, building champions and developing some of Chicagoland's finest. His 1988 Fighting Irish went a perfect 12–0, won the Fiesta Bowl, and claimed the consensus national championship.

He is the only college football coach to lead six different programs to bowl games, a record that may never be broken.

Rest in peace, Coach.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lou Holtz, one of the greatest college football coaches of all time.We are prou...
03/05/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lou Holtz, one of the greatest college football coaches of all time.

We are proud to have inducted Coach Holtz into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame as part of our Class of 2019, introduced by fellow inductee Dan Hampton (Class of 1998), who played under Holtz during his time at the University of Arkansas. It was a fitting tribute from one legend to another.

Over 3 decades of remarkable coaching, Holtz became the only college football coach to lead six different programs to bowl games. His 1988 Notre Dame team went a perfect 12–0, capped by a Fiesta Bowl victory and a consensus national championship, a season that cemented his legacy forever.

Beyond the wins and records, Coach Holtz had deep ties to the Chicago community and the players he shaped here. We were honored to welcome him into our Hall and to celebrate what he meant to this region.

Rest well, Coach. The game is better because of you.

02/25/2026

We mourn the passing of Mike Wagner, a four-time Super Bowl champion and. We had the honor of inducting him to our hall as part of the Class of 2000. From his roots in Waukegan to becoming a cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Steelers “Steel Curtain” defense, Wagner built a legacy defined by toughness, consistency, and heart. An 11th-round draft pick who recorded 36 career interceptions and helped deliver four Super Bowl titles to Pittsburgh, he embodied perseverance at every level of the game. His impact as a champion, mentor, and leader will never be forgotten.

02/25/2026

We mourn the passing of Mike Wagner, a four-time Super Bowl champion. We had the honor of inducting him to our hall as part of the Class of 2000. From his roots in Waukegan to becoming a cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Steelers “Steel Curtain” defense, Wagner built a legacy defined by toughness, consistency, and heart. An 11th-round draft pick who recorded 36 career interceptions and helped deliver four Super Bowl titles to Pittsburgh, he embodied perseverance at every level of the game. His impact as a champion, mentor, and leader will never be forgotten.

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Wilbur Wood, a 1990 inductee into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. One of ...
01/21/2026

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Wilbur Wood, a 1990 inductee into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. One of the toughest and most beloved pitchers in White Sox history, Wilbur gave everything to the city of Chicago and helped shape the team’s identity in the 1970s. His legacy as a workhorse, a knuckleball master, and a true professional lives on in the hearts of Sox fans and baseball lovers across the country. Our thoughts are with his family and all who were inspired by his remarkable career.

12/09/2025

We are excited to share the sizzle reel from the 2025 Induction Ceremony! It was a wonderful night that brought together Chicago greats to celebrate what makes this the greatest sports city in the world. Enjoy reliving the celebration and we will see you at the Class of 2026 at the Rosemont Convention Center on Wednesday, October 22, 2026

12/09/2025

We are excited to share the sizzle reel from the 2025 Induction Ceremony! It was a wonderful night that brought together Chicago greats to celebrate what makes this the greatest sports city in the world. Enjoy reliving the celebration and we will see you at the Class of 2026 at the Rosemont Convention Center on Wednesday, October 22, 2026

11/26/2025

Crane Kenney, President of Cubs Business Operations and a 2022 Hall of Fame inductee, joined us once again for the 2025 Induction Ceremony. It was an honor to have him back with us. His support, insight, and love for Chicago sports make him an invaluable part of our Hall of Fame family.

11/20/2025

Sonny Parker, former NBA first-round pick and founder of the Sonny Parker Youth Foundation, accepted his Hall of Fame honor with the same heart and purpose that have shaped generations in Chicago. We were proud to welcome him into the Class of 2025.

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