2023 Induction Ceremony

Josh Cribbs, Bob Kain, Renee Powell, and Lou Slapnik Newest Members of the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame

Presented by Cleveland Clinic

Annual Induction Ceremony Scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The GCSHOF Jack Herrick Youth Sports Fund to Present Annual Grants

The Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce a diverse 2023 class that represents the best of Cleveland-area sports, from the high school coaching level to the apex of athlete representation. This year’s inductees broke racial barriers, managed careers, inspired countless young men and women, and showed innumerable skills on the football field.

Josh Cribbs, Bob Kain, Renee Powell, and Lou Slapnik will be inducted on Tuesday, October 17, at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center, presented by Cleveland Clinic and supported by Discount Drug Mart.

The GCSHOF also will announce the two recipients of the Jack Herrick Youth Sports Fund grants. The Fund provides opportunities for local youth of all backgrounds to participate safely in sports.

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Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations for Jack Herrick Youth Sports Grant Funding

The accomplishments of the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame inductees provide inspiration for young athletes. The GCSHOF fosters those dreams by providing grant funding to qualified youth sports organizations in the Greater Cleveland area.

Interested youth sports organization seeking grant funding should go the GCSHOF website to apply. Deadline for application is Friday, September 9, 2023.

The Jack Herrick Youth Sports Fund honors the legacy of Jack Herrick, a world-class squash champion and GCSHOF Class of 1986 inductee, and a former GCSHOF president. Herrick passed away in October of 2022.

Donations to assist the GCSHOF’s commitment to local sports can be made at the Jack Herrick Youth Sports Fund online or via the mail at the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame, 2021 Crocker Road, Suite, 510, Westlake, Ohio 44145.

Donors may specify their gift is for the Jack Herrick Youth Sports Fund.

Reserve your table for the Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony and Jack Herrick Youth Sports Fund Recipients Presentation, presented by Cleveland Clinic.

Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Location: Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower  

Time:

  • 5:30pm – Reception
  • 7:00pm – Dinner
  • 8:00pm – Program 

Table Cost: $2,225 for a Table of 10; includes a half-page ad in the Class of 2023 Induction Dinner Program.

Individual Tickets: $225 per ticket.

he Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame tells the story of discipline, commitment, perseverance, and excellence in achievement. The Hallencourages and inspires those who believe in the importance of sport and its direct impact on the well-being of our community.

The GCSHOF celebrates star athletes and notable sports figures born and/or raised in Greater Cleveland, or who have made their home in our region. Nominations are accepted from a nine-county region including Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Ashtabula, Lorain, Medina, Portage. Summit and Stark.