Greater Buffalo Sports Hall Of Fame Inc

The concept of creating a sports hall of fame for

Buffalo was brought to fruition in the fall of 1990 by

local businessman John Kapelewski. Incorporated as a

non-profit organization, the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall

of Fame held its inaugural induction dinner in 1991.

Proceeds from the Annual Induction Dinner benefit the

Amateur Sports Development Fund (ASDF).

Created in 1993 to support Buffalo’s effort to host the

World University Games, the ASDF has provided in

excess of $232,000 to WNY individual athletes, teams

and organizations through funds generated by the

annual GBSHOF Induction Dinner. An 8-point set of

criteria guides our Amateur Sports Development Fund

Committee as it annually reviews applications and

awards funds.

“It’s truly what we’re all about,” notes President John

Maddock. “This is our way to give back to the

community and to help our area athletes, groups and

teams reach their full potential in their athletic

endeavors. It’s a wonderful way for us—and our

corporate partners—to be the ‘12th man’ to many of

the area’s best.”

We provide tribute and honor to the outstanding athletes who participate in sports in the Greater Buffalo Area. Through our annual induction ceremony we support amateur sports development locally by providing grants to those in need of financial support.