Join us!
November 20, 2026
The Westin O’Hare
47th Annual Gala & Induction Ceremony
November 20, 2026
6PM
The Westin O’Hare
6100 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL
CLASS OF 2026 INDUCTEES
Eric Kumerow
NFL First Round Draft Pick
and former Miami Dolphin
Nick Caserio Jr.
General Manger,
Houston Texans
Tony Amonte
17 yr. NHL Veteran
Anthony Granato
NHL Player, Coach and
Olympic Team Member
James Pitaro
President, ESPN
Ray Ferraro
NHL All-Star and
Sports Broadcaster
Matt LaPorta
Cleveland Indians
Lauren Carlini
Olympic Medalist and
American Volleyball Star
2026 gALA HONOREES
Michael Rendina
President, Trine Construction
Sportsman of
The Year
Dick Vitale
Legendary Coach
Mario Andretti
Lifetime Achievement
Special Guests
Laura Lasorda
Director, Los Angeles Dodgers
Special Guest
Ray ‘Boom Boom” Manici
WBA Lightweight World Champion Boxer
Special Guest
Wayne Randazzo
Broadcaster, Los Angeles Angels
Master of Ceremonies
Bobby Valentine
New York Mets Manager
Master of Ceremonies
Sponsorship Opportunities & Tickets!
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Elk Grove Village/Itasca
1160 W Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL
847.985.0101