What does Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame do?

Originally founded by the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1972, the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame honors prominent West Michigan athletes and others who have contributed greatly to sports on a local, state, or national level. Currently there are 175 inductees, and plaques are showcased in the Van Andel Arena. The GRSHOF annually sponsors, presents, and volunteers at community events throughout West Michigan. Funds generated through these efforts are donated to local youth sports organizations and charities. In the past three years we have contributed significant funds to Great Sports Great Kids, a division of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation. A group of local citizens serve as our officers and trustees to guide the selection of inductees, and the nomination of a sports figure to the Sports Hall of Fame is open to the public.