Statement of Origin and Purpose

The Lorain Sports Hall of Fame was founded in December, 1969, to honor those Lorain residents whose names are synonymous with all that is the best in athletic achievement from the outstanding sports heritage in Lorain, the International City.

The single most important factor for selecting those to be enshrined is that the general public nominates them. Nominations are accepted year-round; however, only those received by October 31st are eligible for that year's screening committee detailed evaluation process. We are sure that many of your acquaintances would be eligible for the Hall of Fame; however, this will not happen until YOU, the public, submit their name and personal qualifications. The end result of this process is to establish a ballot for final election. The Hall of Fame Committee then votes in February to select the Class of Inductees that are enshrined at the annual Banquet in May.

Nominating application forms are available from any Committee member or on this web site.

The Lorain Sports Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization that financially supports athletic and academic excellence (please refer to J. Ed Uland Award). We gratefully accept donations to support this awards program.