November 15, 2024
NIASHF 45th Annual Gala and Induction Ceremony
Belvedere Banquets 1170 W Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL6:00PM
Join us as we welcome our newest inductees to the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame!
With special guests:
2024 National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
Award Recipients
Mike Fratello
Mario Andretti Lifetime Achievement Award
NBA Coach and Television Personality
Josh Colaizzi
Future Star Award
Baseball
Nicky Lopez
Chicago White Sox Athlete of the Year
Joe Martucci
IBT
Sportsman of the Year
Tony Orlando
Tommy Lasorda Lifetime Achievement Award
Sports Entertainment
Richard Tomoleoni
Regional Inductee
Baseball Coach
2024 National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
Inductees
Philomena Gianfrancisco
Baseball
Sal Paolantonio
NFL Sportscaster, ESPN Reporter
Steve Sax
Baseball All-Star, Coach, On Air Personality
John Bello
Sports Business, NFL Properties Creator, SoBe Brand
Johnny LoBianco
Boxing Referee
Caroline Colianne
Special Olympics
Bruno Banducci
NFL Pioneer
Lou Albano
Wrestling
Chris Corchiani
NBA Player
Opportunities For Support
There are a variety of ways to show your support and sponsor the 2024 National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Annual Gala and Induction Ceremony.
To show your support, fill out the form below or download a paper copy to mail in:
NIASHF GALA HOTEL INFORMATION
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Elk Grove Village/Itasca
1160 W Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL
847.985.0101