About the Hall
The Avon Lake Sports Hall of Fame's purpose is to give lasting recognition to the outstanding sports figures and/or teams of Avon Lake who have demonstrated outstanding athletic ability at the high school, college, amateur or professional sports levels.
We strive to recognize those individuals who have contributed greatly to the promotion of sports through leadership, sponsoring, coaching or providing assistance to athletes of athletic programs.
It is our utmost desire to promote more interest in the athletic programs of Avon Lake.
Any interested citizen of Avon Lake is eligible to nominate individuals for induction into the Avon Lake Sports Hall of Fame.
Eligibility for Nomination
- Resident at one time in Avon Lake.
- Be at least thirty-five (35) years of age or deceased.
- Have shown high moral values in life.
- Have shown outstanding athletic ability or provided services to the sports programs of the City of Avon Lake while living in Avon Lake, be it at the high school, college, professional, or amateur level.
While striving to do our best to recognize the individuals and teams of Avon Lake that have demonstrated outstanding athletic ability, we recognize that mistakes can be made. Please email us at alshof@yahoo.com concerning any discrepancy you may have found on this website or in the Hall of Fame located at Avon Lake High School. Every effort will be made to correct the issue. Thank you.
Hall of Fame Committee
- Ron Pallinger, President
- Doug Wichman, Vice President
- Renee Stuart, Treasurer
- Erin Fach, City of Avon Lake Recreation Director
- Dale Krzynowek, Avon Lake High School Athletic Director
- Tanya Andolsen
- Bill Blakeslee
- Frank Bolognia
- Joe Bolognia
- Lorie Clark
- Dick Deasy (Emeritus)
- Rich Dematte
- Dave Dlugosz
- Amy Koziara
- Erik Mathisen
- Tony Tomanek