About

16-inch softball has been played by tens of thousands of players in the parks and schoolyards of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs for the past century. To recognize this great sport and acknowledge its important history, the Chicago 16″ Softball Hall of Fame was founded in 1996 by Al Maag and Tony Reibel. It is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to preserving and honoring the history of 16-inch softball, and to fostering the growth of the game. Our nonprofit FEIN # 36-4188157

The location of the Hall of Fame is in Forest Park, IL. Inductee Park was unveiled in 2009, and the museum opened in July 2014. Thanks to the park trustees, Mayor Calderone, and the community of Forest Park. Since its inception, the HOF has inducted over 600 former and current softball players, umpires, managers, organizers, and teams at annual dinners averaging 500 attendees.

Currently, the organization’s management team consists of a president and Board of Directors, and committed, non-paid volunteers, do all work.