NIASHF.ORG
Celebrating Generations of Italian Americans in Sports
The NIASHF is a not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving & promoting the history and heritage of Italian Americans in Sports.
New Website Coming in 2023
The NIASHF is working hard to bring it’s loyal members a new website.
WHAT WE’RE ABOUT
Nearly 50 years of service and dedication to the community
The NIASHF was founded in 1977 by George Randazzo as a way to raise money for a struggling Catholic youth program. In the decades that followed, the NIASHF has grown to be the home for 270+ inductees enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
What’s Happening
News & Updates
Get caught up with recent news and announcements from the NIASHF board of directors and community.
The NIASHF is a not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving & promoting the history and heritage of Italian Americans in Sports.
In 1977, George Randazzo founded the Italian American Boxing Hall of Fame as a way to raise money for a struggling local Catholic youth program. Randazzo collected boxing photos and memorabilia, a hobby that inspired him to organize a fundraising dinner that brought together a list of boxing greats and celebrities…
OUR MISSION
What We Do
The NIASHF strives to promote the history and heritage of Italian Americans in sports through a number of causes that are important to our organization and it’s founders.
Celebrating Italian Americans in Sports
Italian American athletes have made tremendous contributions to sports history for many decades.
Committed to support & education of our community
Preserving the heritage and history of Italian American athletes through community awareness.
Focus on giving back to the community
The NIASHF gives back to the community through events and charitable donations.
COMING SOON
Inductees & Memorabilia
The NIASHF is currently working hard to bring the community an amazing new website in 2023. The new website will feature a directory of Italian American athletes who have been inducted into the National American Sports Hall of Fame as well as a gallery of fascinating and rare memorabilia.