The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame

The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame (NIASHF) enjoyed a new beginning in 1998 with the help of Phoenix Suns Chairman/CEO Jerry Colangelo. A 1994 Inductee and Chicago Heights native, Colangelo was asked by Randazzo to serve as Chairman of an ambitious new Hall of Fame building project in the heart of Chicago's Little Italy. Colangelo accepted, and has succeeded in bringing together civic-minded men and women from across the country in support of the project. In 2000 the new facility was dedicated as "The Jerry Colangelo Center," a tribute to his efforts and leadership.

The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame

Specialty: Sports Hall of Fame
Neighborhood: Little Italy
Features: State of the Art Exhibits, Majestic Museum Store, Grand Piazza Chicago (Levy Restaurants), Facility rental space
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Admission: Adults $5.00, Seniors $4.00, Kids under 12 & under $3.00
Credit Cards: Visa, Master Card, American Express
Parking: Metered street parking can be difficult to find
ADA: Wheelchair accessible

General Info

There are now over 200 inductees enshrined in the Hall of Fame. To date, the organization has raised over 6 million for scholarships and charitable causes. In 27 years, the collection of sports memorabilia the Hall has amassed is second to none. The priceless artifacts include Mario Andretti's Indy 500 racecar, Rocky Marciano's first heavyweight championship belt, Vince Lombardi's last coat worn as coach of the Green Bay Packers, and swimmer Matt Biondi's Olympic Gold Medals.