Hall of Fame

About the Hall of Fame:

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.

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.

Mission:

The Chicago 16″ Softball Hall of Fame has been formed to promote the great game that started in Chicago by honoring and recognizing the game’s best players, teams, and supporters.

Board of Directors

Ronald Kubicki – President

Ray Topps – Vice President

Mark Frighetto – Secretary

Bill Cavanaugh – Treasurer

Rachel Entler– HOF Contact

Bill Wadington – Advisor *

Al Maag – Co-Founder

Tony Reibel – Co-Founder *

Paul Rowan

Art Lurie *

Floyd Glover

Tommy Lentine

Fritz Zimmermann

Mike Coleman

Pat McGuire *

George Vournazos

Frank Lentine

Sherman Martin, Jr.

Curtis Granderson, Sr.

John Doss

Austin Ware

Tim Walker

Mike Rizzo

Kim Mioni

Chris Downes

* emeritus

Chicago 16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame Brings Stories About the Great Game to Life

Hall of Fame Grand Opening Books – Available for Purchase!

The book features pictures, highlights, and information about the Grand Opening. Books are six dollars each, paid in check to Rachell Entler. Please send checks to 7501 W. Harrison St. Forest Park, IL 60130.

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