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The Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame honors athletes, owners, and coaches from West Michigan who have achieved prominence in their sports on a local, state, or national level.

Originally founded by the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1972, the Sports Hall of Fame was reestablished in 1995 and is now housed on the upper deck of the Van Andel Arena.
Each year, a new group of inductees is selected by the Board of Trustees and honored at the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. To date, there have been 110 inductees to the Hall of Fame, including former United States President, Gerald R. Ford, and former Grand Rapids Mayor, Paul Goebel, Sr.

 

In addition to honoring sports heroes, the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame sponsors annual events in support of West Michigan athletics and supports local charities.

 

2010 INDUCTION

Each year, a new group of inductees is selected by the Board of Trustees and honored at the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. To date, 110 have received the honor of becoming a member of the Hall of Fame, including former United States President, Gerald R. Ford, and former Grand Rapids Mayor, Paul Goebel, Sr.

 

Submit your nomination

Nominate a deserving athlete by submitting the required form for consideration. Please review the Nomination Criteria for qualification guidelines. Deadline for accepting nominations into the Hall of Fame is March 15, 2010. Entries postmarked after the deadline date will not be considered for the current year.

 

 

Robert Jackson recalls first NFL experience at Induction Ceremony

 by Howie Beardsley, Grand Rapids Press

Friday, August 28, 2009

GRAND RAPIDS — Robert Jackson clearly remembers the first day he walked into the Cincinnati Bengals' locker room as wide-eyed NFL rookie defensive back.

 

The sight was somewhat overwhelming. Read full article...

 

 

Paganellis Make Their Legacy Official With a Family Scholarship

Carl T. PaganelliGRCC Magazine
SPRING 2009


GRAND RAPIDS — Class of 2008 inductee and recipient of the Warren Reynolds Lifetime Achievement award, Carl T. Paganelli, along with his family provide scholarship fund to Grand Rapids Community College. More on page 15...

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