National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
45th Annual Gala and Induction Ceremony
November 15, 2024
Belvedere Banquets
1170 W Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL
6:00PM
Join us as we welcome our newest inductees to the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame!
With special guests:
Laura Lasorda
Los Angeles Dodgers Manager and Daughter of Tommy Lasorda
Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini
Former Professional Boxer, 1994 NIASHF Inductee
Meet our 2024 Award Recipients and Inductees:
Mike Fratello – Mario Andretti Lifetime Achievement Award 
Josh Colaizzi – Future Star Award 
Nicky Lopez – Chicago White Sox Athlete of the Year 
Joe Martucci – Sportsman of the Year 
Tony Orlando – Tommy Lasorda Lifetime Achievement Award 
Richard Tomoleoni – Regional Inductee 
Philomena Gianfrancisco – NIASHF Inductee 
Sal Paolantonio – NIASHF Inductee 
Steve Sax – NIASHF Inductee 
John Bello – NIASHF Inductee 
Johnny LoBianco – NIASHF Inductee 
Caroline Colianne – NIASHF Inductee 
Bruno Banducci – NIASHF Inductee 
Lou Albano – NIASHF Inductee 
Chris Corchiani – NIASHF Inductee
