National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Chicago

#119 among attractions in Chicago

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The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is a 501 nonprofit institution honoring exceptional U.S. athletes of Italian descent. In 1977 George Randazzo created the Italian American Boxing Hall of Fame. This was as a means for raising money for local Catholic youth programs. After a successful year and dinner honoring 23 former Italian American boxing champions, Randazzo created the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. The original location was in Elmwood Park, Illinois. The first induction ceremony honored Lou Ambers, Eddie Arcaro, Charley Trippi, Gino Marchetti, Dom DiMaggio, Joe DiMaggio, and Vince Lombardi. Since its founding in 1978, more than 230 Italian Americans have been inducted into this hall of fame. ()

Coordinates: 41°52'9"N, 87°39'48"W

Address

1431 W Taylor StWest Side (Near West Side)Chicago United States

Contact

+1 312-226-5566

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National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United Center, UIC Pavilion, Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, National Museum of Mexican Art.

1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
United Center, Chicago
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0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
UIC Pavilion, Chicago
14 min walk • The UIC Pavilion, a dynamic sports venue nestled in the bustling heart of Chicago, United States, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant athletic and entertainment scene. This versatile arena, situated within the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago, is...
0.8 miE
Memorial to social reformer Jane Addams
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, Chicago
22 min walk • Hull House was a settlement house in Chicago, Illinois, United States that was co-founded in 1889 by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr. Located on the Near West Side of the city, Hull House opened to serve recently arrived European immigrants. By 1911, Hull House had expanded to 13 buildings.
1 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago
27 min walk • The National Museum of Mexican Art is a museum which features Mexican, Latino, and Chicano art and culture. The museum was founded in 1982 by Carlos Tortolero and Helen Valdez.
1 miN
Church
First Baptist Congregational Church, Chicago
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0.5 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Family Catholic Church, Chicago
12 min walk • Church of the Holy Family is a Roman Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois. It is the second-oldest Catholic church in Chicago. It is one of the few structures that survived the Great Chicago Fire.
0.8 miS
Theater, Romanesque architecture, Concerts and shows
Thalia Hall, Chicago
22 min walk • Thalia Hall is a historic building in Pilsen, Chicago which is currently a mixed-use music, retail, and bar/restaurant space. It was designated as a Chicago Landmark on October 25, 1989.
0.7 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of the Epiphany, Chicago
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1.2 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
Kavi Gupta Gallery, Chicago
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1.1 miNE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Greektown, Chicago
27 min walk • Greektown is a social and dining district, located on the Near West Side of the United States' city of Chicago, Illinois. Today, Greektown consists mostly of restaurants and businesses, although a cultural museum and an annual parade and festival still remain in the neighborhood.
0.8 miE
Fountain
UIC Skyspace, Chicago
22 min walk • UIC Skyspace is a skyspace by James Turrell located at the southwest corner of Roosevelt Road and Halsted Street in Chicago. The sculpture was created in 2005 as part of the creation of the South Campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame?

Nearby attractions include National Public Housing Museum, Chicago (5 min walk), St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago (6 min walk), Little Italy, Chicago (7 min walk), Notre Dame de Chicago, Chicago (9 min walk).

How to get to National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame:

Bus

Taylor & Laflin • Lines: 157 (2 min walk)
Ashland & Taylor • Lines: 9, (N) N9, X9 (5 min walk)

Metro

Polk • Lines: Pink (10 min walk)
Racine • Lines: Blue (13 min walk)

Train

Halsted Street (26 min walk)
Western Avenue (35 min walk)