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The Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame honors athletes, owners, and coaches from West Michigan who have achieved prominence in their sports on a local, state, or national level.

Originally founded by the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1972, the Sports Hall of Fame was reestablished in 1995 and is now housed on the upper deck of the Van Andel Arena.
Each year, a new group of inductees is selected by the Board of Trustees and honored at the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. To date, there have been 131 inductees to the Hall of Fame, including former United States President, Gerald R. Ford, and former Grand Rapids Mayor, Paul Goebel, Sr.

 

In addition to honoring sports heroes, the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame sponsors annual events in support of West Michigan athletics and supports local charities.

 

 

2013 INDUCTION

Each year, a new group of inductees is selected by the Board of Trustees and honored at the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. To date, 131 have received the honor of becoming a member of the Hall of Fame, including former United States President, Gerald R. Ford, and former Grand Rapids Mayor, Paul Goebel, Sr.

 

Submit your nomination

Nominate a deserving athlete by submitting the required form for consideration. Please review the Nomination Criteria for qualification guidelines. Deadline for accepting nominations into the 2013 Hall of Fame is March 15, 2013. Entries postmarked after the deadline date will not be considered for the current year.

 

Hall of Fame Classic

17th Annual

HALL OF FAME CLASSIC

November 23 & 24, 2012

 

Hosted by Hope College

 

Every Thanksgiving weekend, basketball fans gather for the Hall of Fame Classic basketball tournament. The men's basketball teams of Aquinas College, Calvin College, Cornerstone University, and Hope College compete in this 2-day tournament. Click here for the 2012 tournament schedule.

 

Gus Macker co-founders arrive at GRSHOF ceremony
GUS MACKER CO-FOUNDERS ARRIVING AT THE 2010 INDUCTION CEREMONY. GUS MACKER RECEIVES THE 2010 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.
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