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Explore the ILLINOIS BASEBALL INDUCTEES page for insights into the legends of baseball. Discover the rich history of Illinois baseball inductees. ILLINOIS BASEBALL INDUCTEES CLASS OF 2024 Luke Appling Teams Chicago White Sox Awards 7x All-Star Player 2x American League Batting Champion Luis Aparicio Teams Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Awards 13x All-Star Player World Series Champion 1966 American League Rookie of the year 1956 9x Gold Glove Award 9x American League Stolen Base Leader Harold Baines Teams Chicago White Sox Texas Rangers Oakland Athletics Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Indians Awards 6x All-Star Player World Series Champion 2005 Silver Slugger Award 1989 Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame Ernie “Mr. Cub” Banks Teams Chicago Cubs Awards 14x All-Star Player 2x National League MVP Gold Glove Award 1960 2x National League Home Run Leader 2x National League RBI Leader Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Major League Baseball All-Century Team Lou Boudreau - From Harvey, IL Teams University of Illinois Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Teams Managed Chicago Cubs Awards 8x All-Star Player World Series Champion 1948 American League MVP 1948 American League Batting Champion 1944 Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Mordecai ‘3 Finger’ Brown Teams Chicago Cubs Chicago Whales St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Terriers Brooklyn Tip-Tops Awards 2x World Series Champion National League Wins Leader 1909 MLB ERA Leader 1906 Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Jim Brownlee Teams Illinois State Redbirds Eddie Collins Teams Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Awards 6x World Series Champion American League MVP 1914 4x American League Stolen Base Leader Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame Charlie Comiskey - Chicago White Sox, Owner Teams Chicago Pirates St. Louis Browns Cincinnati Reds Teams Managed/Owned Chicago Pirates Chicago White Sox Awards 2x World Series Champion 4x American Association Pennant St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Dennis Conley Teams Managed Olney Central Blue Knights Rob Fornier Teams Managed Wabash Valley warriors (Wabash Valley Community College) Nellie Fox Teams Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Houston Astros Awards 15x All-Star Player American League MVP 1959 3x Gold Glove Award Joe Girardi Teams Northwestern University Chicago Cubs Colorado Rockies New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Teams Managed Florida Marlins New York Yankees Philadelphia Phillies Awards All Star player 2000 4x World Series Champion National League Manager of the Year 2006 Curtis Granderson - From Blue Island IL Teams T.F. South Red Wolves (T.F. South High School) UIC Flames (University of Illinois) Detroit Tigers New York Yankees New York Mets Los Angeles Dodgers Toronto Blue Jays Milwaukee Brewers Florida Marlins Awards 3x All-Star Player Silver Slugger Award 2011 Roberto Clemente Award 2016 American League RBI Leader 2011 Jerry Halstead Teams Managed John A. Logan Vols (John A. Logan College) Rickey Henderson - From Chicago, IL Teams Oakland Athletics New York Yankees Toronto Blue Jays San Diego Padres Anaheim Angels New York Mets Seattle Mariners Boston Red Sox Los Angeles Dodgers Teams Managed/Coached New York Mets Awards 10x All-Star Player 2x World Series Champion American League MVP 1990 American League Championship Series MVP 1989 Gold Glove Award 1981 3x Silver Slugger Award 12x American League Stolen Base Leader Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame Billy Herman Teams Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Teams Managed/Coached Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Red Sox Awards 10x All-Star Player World Series Champion 1955 Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Bo Jackson Teams Kansas City Royals Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Angels Awards All-Star Player 1989 All-Star MVP 1989 Shoeless Joe Jackson Teams Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Awards World Series Champion 1917 Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame Ferguson Jenkins Teams Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Texas Rangers Boston Red Sox Awards 3x All-Star Player National League Cy Young Award 1971 2x Wins Leader National League Strikeout Leader 1969 Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Texas Rangers Hall of Fame Sam Jethroe Teams Indianapolis ABCs Cleveland Buckeyes Coston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Awards National League Rookie of the Year 1950 2x National League Stolen Base Leader 2x NAL Batting Champion 5x East-West All-Star NWS Champion 1945 3x NAL Stolen Bases Leader Richard ‘Itchy’ Jones Teams University of Illinois SIU Salukis (Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Teams Managed MacMurray College Baseball Team Ted Kluszewski Teams Cincinnati Reds/Red Legs Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Angels Awards 4× All-Star Player 2× World Series champion NL home run leader 1954 NL RBI leader 1954 Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Fred LeSage Teams Managed Beecher Muskies Joe McGinnity Teams Baltimore Orioles Brooklyn Superbas New York Giants Awards World Series champion 1905 5× NL wins leader NL ERA leader (1904) Howie Minas Teams Managed & Started Midlothian Sox Minnie Minoso Teams Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox St. Louis Cardinals Washington Senators Awards 2× NL All-Star 9× All-Star NWS champion 1947 3× Gold Glove Award 3× AL stolen base leader Vern Moehrs Teams Waterloo Buds Mike Napoleon Teams Managed New Trier High School Baseball Al Oremus Teams Managed Founded Prairie Gravel Irish O’Reily Teams Managed Lewis University Flyers Kirby Puckett - From Chicago IL Teams Minnesota Twins Awards 10× All-Star 2× World Series champion ALCS MVP 1991 6× Gold Glove Award 6× Silver Slugger Award Roberto Clemente Award 1996 AL batting champion 1989 AL RBI leader 1994 Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame Robin Roberts - From Springfield, IL Teams Philadelphia Phillies Baltimore Orioles Houston Astros Chicago Cubs Awards 7× All Star 4× MLB wins leader 2× MLB strikeout leader Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame Red Ruffing - From Granville IL Teams Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Awards 6× All-Star 6× World Series champion AL wins leader 1938 AL strikeout leader 1932 Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame Monument Park honoree Ryne Sandberg Teams Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Teams Managed Philadelphia Phillies Awards 10× All-Star NL MVP 1984 9× Gold Glove Award 7× Silver Slugger Award NL home run leader 1990 Ron Santo Teams Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Awards 9× All-Star 5× Gold Glove Award Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Red Schoendienst - From Germantown IL Teams St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Milwaukee Braves Teams Managed St. Louis Cardinals Awards 10× All-Star 5× World Series champion NL stolen base leader 1945 St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Lee Smith Teams Chicago Cubs Boston Red Sox St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees Baltimore Orioles California Angels Cincinnati Reds Montreal Expos Awards 7× All-Star 3× Rolaids Relief Man Award 4× Saves leader Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Robert Snyder Teams Managed Wabash Valley College Baseball Bill Storrs Teams Managed Founded and Coached Crestwood Panthers Dave Swisegood Teams Managed Southeastern 337 High School Baseball Frank "The Big Hurt" Thomas Teams Columbus High School Auburn University Orleans Cardinals Chicago White Sox Oakland Athletics Toronto Blue Jays Awards 5× All-Star 1993 –1997 2× AL MVP 1993, 1994 4× Silver Slugger Award 1991, 1993, 1994, 2000 AL batting champion 1997 Chicago White Sox No. 35 retired Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 2011 Cooperstown Hall of Fame Inductee 2014 Jim Thome - From Peoria IL Teams Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Phillies Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Dodgers Minnesota Twins Baltimore Orioles Awards 5× All-Star Silver Slugger Award 1996 AL Comeback Player of the Year 2006 Roberto Clemente Award 2002 NL home run leader 2003 Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame Bill Veeck - Chicago White Sox - Owner - From Chicago IL Teams Owned Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns Chicago White Sox Awards World Series champion 1948 Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame Billy Williams Teams Chicago Cubs Oakland Athletics Awards 6× All-Star NL Rookie of the Year 1961 NL batting champion 1972 Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Hack Wilson Teams New York Giants Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Awards 4× NL home run leader 2× NL RBI leader MLB record 191 RBI, single season Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame CLASS OF 2025 Dick Allen Teams Wampum Hugh School Philadelphia Phillies Chicago White Sox St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers Oakland A's Awards 7× All-Star 1965 –1967 , 1970 , 1972 –1974 AL MVP 1972 NL Rookie of the Year 1964 2× AL home run leader 1972, 1974 AL RBI leader 1972 Philadelphia Phillies No. 15 retired Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame Darin Blair - From Lawrenceville IL Teams MLB Scout Jim Bottomley - From Oglesby IL Teams St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Browns Teams Managed St. Louis Browns Awards 2× World Series champion 1926 , 1931 NL MVP 1928 NL home run leader 1928 2× NL RBI leader 1926, 1928 St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Jim Bouton Teams New York Yankees Seattle Pilots Houston Astros Portland Mavericks Atlanta Braves Awards All-Star 1963 World Series champion 1962 Alan Benes Teams Lake Forest High School - Illinois Creighton University Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Texas Rangers Andre "The Hawk" Dawson Teams Southwest Miami Senior High School Florida A&M University Montreal Expos Chicago Cubs Boston Red Sox Florida Marlins Awards 8× All-Star 1981 –1983 , 1987 –1991 NL MVP 1987 NL Rookie of the Year 1977 8× Gold Glove Award 1980–1985, 1987, 1988 4× Silver Slugger Award 1980, 1981, 1983, 1987 NL home run leader 1987 NL RBI leader 1987 Montreal Expos No. 10 retired Montreal Expos Hall of Fame Washington Nationals Ring of Honor Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Mike Dunnigan - From Belleville IL Teams McKendree University Baseball NAIA All-District Baseball Awards Louis A. Butts Memorial athletic award Rick Brinkman Memorial Award Neil Fiala Teams St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Teams Coached Southwestern Illinois Community College Gary Gaetti - From Centralia IL Teams Minnesota Twins California Angels Kansas City Royals St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Boston Red Sox Awards 2× All-Star World Series champion ALCS MVP 4× Gold Glove Award Silver Slugger Award Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame Ray Fosse - From Marion IL Teams Cleveland Indians Oakland Athletic Seattle Mariners Milwaukee Brewers Awards 2× All-Star 2× World Series champion 2× Gold Glove Award Athletics Hall of Fame Whitey Herzog - From New Athens IL Teams New Athens High School Saint Louis University McAlester Rockets Washington Senators Kansas City Athletics Baltimore Orioles Detroit Tigers Teams Managed Texas Rangers California Angels Kansas City Royals St. Louis Cardinals Awards World Series champion 1982 NL Manager of the Year 1985 St. Louis Cardinals No. 24 retired Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Bobby Jones - From East St Louis IL Teams Grambling University Tom Lenz Teams St. Mary Springs HS baseball, football, and basketball Teams Coached University of Wisconsin Baseball and Football Ripon College Red Hawks MacMurray College Baseball Don Liddle - From Mount Carmel IL Teams Mount Carmel HS Milwaukee Braves New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Derrick Lindauer Teams Coached Moline School dist. 40 Freddy Lindstrom - From Chicago IL Teams Loyola Academy - Wilmette, IL New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Awards National Baseball Hall of Fame 1976 Bill Madlock - From Decatur IL Teams Eisenhower High School Southeastern Community College Texas Rangers Chicago Cubs San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers Detroit Tigers Lotte Orions Awards 3× All-Star 1975 , 1981 , 1983 World Series Champion 1979 4× NL Batting Champion 1975, 1976, 1981, 1983 Joe McGinnity - From Cornwall Township IL Teams Montgomery Colts Baltimore Orioles Brooklyn Superbas New York Giants Newark Indians Teams Managed Danville Veterans Brooklyn Dodgers Awards National Baseball Hall of Fame 1946 Quad City Sports Hall of Fame 1988 Denny McLain Teams Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Oakland Athletics Atlanta Braves Awards 3× All-Star World Series champion AL MVP 2× AL Cy Young Award 2× AL wins leader Dave Montfort - From Marion IL Teams Southern Illinois University Salukis Teams Coached Southeastern Illinois University Tri-State Area scout for Chicago Cubs Rich Sauget Sr. - From Sauget IL Teams Belleville Cathedral HS football, basketball, and baseball Notre Dame University Baseball Atlanta Braves San Francisco Giants Teams Managed Gateway Grizzlies Rich Sauget Jr. - From Sauget IL Teams Notre Dame Dale “Cowboy” Schmittler Teams Evansville Outlaws Ray Schalk - From Harvel IL Teams Taylorsville Christians Chicago White Sox New York Giants Teams Managed Chicago White Sox Awards World Series Champion 1917 National Baseball Hall of Fame 1955 Dorothy “Dottie” Schroeder - From Sadorus IL Teams South Bend Blue Sox Kenosha Comets Fort Wayne Daisies Kalamazoo Lassies Awards Three-time All-Star Team AAGPBL Championship All-time leader in games, RBI and walks Second all-time in hits and third in home runs Women in Baseball – AAGPBL Permanent Display, Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Paul Stevens - From Oak Lawn IL Teams Coached Northwestern University Wildcats Awards 3x Big Ten Coach of the Year Da Rond Stovall - From East St. Louis IL Teams Althoff Catholic High School East St. Louis Colt 45's Montreal Expos Don Stovall - From East St. Louis IL Teams East St. Louis Senior High School Greenville College East St. Louis Colt 45's (Baseball) Teams Coached East St. Louis High School Jay Thompson - From Harrisburg IL Teams Harrisburg High School Awards Most Wins at One School in Illinois State History Del Unser - From Decatur IL Teams St. Theresa High School Eastern Illinois University Mississippi State University Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Montreal Expos Philadelphia Phillies Awards First Team All-SEC SEC Conference Champion Mississippi State University Hall of Fame Inductee World Series Champion 1980 Jayson Werth - From Springfield IL Teams Glenwood High School Delmarva Shorebirds Bowie Baysox Fredrick Keys Toronto Blue Jays Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Washington Nationals Awards All-Star 2009 World Series Champion 2008 Washington Nationals Ring of Hono r Robin Yount - From Danville IL Teams Milwaukee Brewers Teams Managed Arizona Diamondbacks Milwaukee Brewers Awards 3× All-Star 1980 , 1982 , 1983 2× AL MVP 1982, 1989 Gold Glove Award 1982 3× Silver Slugger Award 1980, 1982, 1989 Milwaukee Brewers No. 19 retired Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor American Family Field Walk of Fame National Baseball Hall of Fame 1999 Ben Zobrist - From Eureka IL Teams Eureka High School Olivet-Nazarene University Dallas Baptist University Twin City Stars Wisconsin Woodchucks Tampa Bay Devil Rays Oakland Athletics Kansas City Royals Chicago Cubs Awards 3× All-Star 2009 , 2013 , 2016 2× World Series Champion 2015 , 2016 World Series MVP 2016 CLASS OF 2026 Henry "Tot" Adams - From East St. Louis IL Teams Colt 45's Awards Inductee Semi-Pro Sports Hall of Fame Danny Alfeldt Teams Murray State University Awards Ohio Valley Conference Regular Season Champion 1991 MSU's Career Leader in At-Bats, Hits and Doubles Inductee Murray State Hall of Fame Dean Anna - From Glenwood IL Teams Lincoln Way East High School John A. Logan Community College Ball State University AZL Padres Eugene Emeralds Ft. Wayne Tin Caps Lake Elsinore Storm San Antonio Mission Tucson Padres New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Sam Antonacci - From Springfield IL Teams Sacred Heart Griffin High School Heartland College Durham Bulls (Chicago White Sox) Awards 1st Team All-State Region 24 Player of the Year The State Journal-Register's Baseball Player of the Year in 2021 National Championship 2023 2023 NJCAA DII Baseball National Player of the Year NJCAA First-Team All-American Paul DeJong - From Antioch IL Teams Antioch Community High School Illinois State University St. Louis Cardinals Toronto Blue Jays San Francisco Giants Chicago White Sox Kansas City Royals Washington Nationals Awards All-Area All-Lake County First-Team All-North Suburban Conference First-Team Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American All-Missouri Valley Conference 1st Team MLB All-Star 2019 Shawon Dunston Teams Thomas Jefferson High School - New York Chicago Cubs San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Cleveland Indians St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets Awards 2x MLB All-Star 1988, 1990 Inductee Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Darrin Fletcher - From Oakwood IL Teams University of Illinois Chatham A's Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Montreal Expos Toronto Blue Jays Awards Inductee University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame MLB All-Star 1994 Frank Ganser - From Chicago, IL Teams Mendel Catholic High School Purdue University Teams Coached Victor Andrew High School Awards Player 2x All-Catholic League Player All-City Player Catholic League Champion 1963 Coach Coach of the Year 1991 Illinois State Baseball Champion 1992 Inductee High School Baseball Hall of Fame 1994 Mark Grace Teams Tustin High School - CA Saddleback College San Diego State University Chicago Cubs Arizona Diamondbacks Teams Coached Arizona Diamondbacks Awards 3× All-Star 1993 , 1995 & 1997 World Series champion 2001 4× Gold Glove Award 1992, 1993, 1995 & 1996 Inductee Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Shawn Green - From Des Plaines IL Teams Tustin High School - CA Toronto Blue Jays Los Angeles Dodgers Arizona Diamondbacks New York Mets US National Baseball Team Awards 2× All-Star 1999 , 2002 Gold Glove Award 1999 Silver Slugger Award 1999 Bronze Medal - World Baseball Junior Championship 1990 Cuba Jason Isringhausen - From Brighton IL Teams Southwestern High School Lewis & Clark Community College New York Mets Oakland Athletics St. Louis Cardinals Tampa Bay Rays Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Teams Coached Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville Awards 2× All-Star 2000 & 2005 NL Saves Leader 2004 Inductee St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Jeff Keener - From Pana IL Teams Edwards County High School University of Kentucky St. Louis Cardinal Teams Coached John A. Logan Elementary School Awards Inductee Southeastern Illinois College Hall of Fame Ron Kittle Teams William A. Wirt High School Edmonton Trappers Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Teams Coached Schaumburg Flyers Awards Jersey Retired in Edmonton at Telus Field Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player 1982 All-Star 1983 AL Rookie of the Year 1983 James Lewis Teams Pope High School Bethel University Paducah Chiefs Montreal Expos Awards Inductee Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame Greg "The Bull" Luzinsky - From Chicago IL Teams Notre Dame High School - Niles IL Philadelphia Phillies Chicago White Sox Teams Coached Holy Cross Academy - NJ Awards 4× All-Star 1975 –1978 World Series Champion 1980 Roberto Clemente Award 1978 NL RBI Leader 1975 Inductee Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Fame Inductee National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame 1989 Greg Maddux Teams Valley High School Las Vegas Chicago Cubs Atlanta Braves Los Angeles Dodgers San Diego Padres Teams Managed Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers Teams Coached US National Baseball Team UNLV Texas Rangers Awards Inductee Major League Baseball Hall of Fame 2014 8× All-Star 1988 , 1992 , 1994 –1998 , 2000 World Series Champion 1995 4× NL Cy Young Award 1992–1995 18× Gold Glove Award 1990–2002, 2004–2008 3× NL Wins Leader 1992, 1994, 1995 4× MLB ERA Leader 1993–1995, 1998 Chicago Cubs No. 31 Retired Atlanta Braves No. 31 Retired Inductee Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Inductee Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame Joe May Teams Lincoln High School Tenessee State University Houston Colt 45's Awards Inductee Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame Tom Prince - From Kankakee IL Teams Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Kankakee Community College Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Minnesota Twins Kansas City Royals Teams Coached Williamsport Crosscutters Altoona Curve Toledo Mud Hens Awards Inductee Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame Paul Reuschel - From Quincy IL Teams Central High School Western Illinois University Chicago Cubs Cleveland Indians Awards NCAA College Division All-American 1983 Inductee Western Illinois University Baseball Hall of Fame Rick Reuschel - From Quincy IL Teams Central High School Western Illinois University Huron Cubs San Antonio Missions Wichita Aeros Chicago Cubs New York Yankees Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants Awards 3× All-Star 1977 , 1987 & 1989 2× Gold Glove Award 1985 & 1987 Inductee Western Illinois University Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Inductee San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame Bret Saberhagen - From Chicago Heights IL Teams Grover Cleveland High School Kansas City Royals New York Mets Colorado Rockies Boston Red Sox Awards 3× All-Star 1987 , 1990 & 1994 World Series Champion 1985 2× AL Cy Young Award 1985 & 1989 World Series MVP 1985 Gold Glove Award 1989 MLB Wins Leader 1989 AL ERA Leader 1989 Pitched a No-Hitter on August 26, 1991 Inductee Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame Brian Shouse - From Effingham IL Teams Effingham High School Bradley University Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Red Sox Kintetsu Buffaloes Kansas City Royals Texas Rangers Milwaukee Brewers Tampa Bay Rays Teams Coached Arizona Rangers Frisco Rough Riders Round Rock Express Nashville Sounds Awards Inductee Bradley Braves Hall of Fame Ed Spiezio - From Joliet IL Teams University of Illinois St. Louis Cardinals San Diego Padres Chicago White Sox Awards 2x World Series Champion 1964 & 1967 Scott Spiezio - From Joliet IL Teams Morris High School University of Illinois Cotuit Kettleers Oakland Athletics Anaheim Angels Seattle Mariners St. Louis Cardinals US Men's National Baseball Team Awards High School All-State Selection World Junior Baseball Champion - Bronze Medal Winner 1990 Inductee University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame 2x World Series Champion 2002 & 2006 Steve Stone Teams Charles F. Brush High School Kent State University Chatham Anglers San Francisco Giants Chicago White Sox Chicago Cubs Baltimore Orioles Awards All-Star 1980 AL Cy Young Award 1980 MLB Wins Leader 1980 Mike Trimarco - From Aurora IL Teams Aurora Central Catholic High School Aurora University Marclay Oilers Baltimore Orioles

Discover Illinois Legends at IL VENUES/GREAT TEAMS. Dive into sports history and celebrate legendary teams and venues in Illinois. Sports Venues All-State Arena Banterra Center CEFCU Arena The Corn Crib Credit Union 1 Arena Grossinger Motors Arena Guaranteed Rate Field (aka Commiskey) Huskie Stadium Marion Stadium Memorial Stadium (Univ. of Illinois) NOW Arena Ryan Field Saluki Stadium SeatGeek Stadium Soldier Field State Farm Center United Center Vibrant Arena at the MARK Welsh Ryan Arena Wintrust Arena (DePaul University) Wintrust Field Wrigley Field More to come !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Illinois Teams 1985 Chicago Bears - Superbowl 1907 Chicago Cubs - World Series 1908 Chicago Cubs - World Series 2016 Chicago Cubs - World Series 1991 Chicago Bulls - Larry O'Brien Trophy 1992 Chicago Bulls - Larry O-Brien Trophy 1993 Chicago Bulls - Larry O'Brien Trophy 1996 Chicago Bulls - Larry O'Brien Trophy 1997 Chicago Bulls - Larry O'Brien Trophy 1998 Chicago Bulls - Larry O-Brien Trophy 1933 Chicago Blackhawks - Stanley Cup 1937 Chicago Blackhawks - Stanley Cup 1961 Chicago Blackhawks - Stanley Cup 2010 Chicago Blackhawks - Stanley Cup 2013 Chicago Blackhawks - Stanley Cup 2015 Chicago Blackhawks - Stanley Cup 1998 Chicago Wolves- Turner Cup 2000 Chicago Wolves -Turner Cup 2002 Chicago Wolves - Calder Cup 2008 Chicago Wolves - Calder Cup 2022 Chicago Wolves - Calder Cup 1906 Chicago White Sox - World Series 1917 Chicago White Sox - World Series 2005 Chicago White Sox - World Series 1998 Chicago Fire - MLS Cup 1981 Chicago Sting - Soccer Bowl 1984 Chicago Sting - Soccer Bowl Illinois Legends George Halas Walter Payton Michael Jordan Ernie Banks Dick Butkus Karl Heinz-Granitza Jackie Joyner-Kersee Red Grange Bonnie Blair Jimmy Connors Isiah Thomas Ray Nitschke Otto Graham George Mikan Diane Holum Mark Aguire Kellen Winslow Kirby Puckett Knute Rockne Johnny Weismuller Ray Meyer Red Ruffing John Kinsella Kennesaw Mountain Landis Jerry Sloan Rocky Wirtz Ken Anderson Tim Hardaway Bill Veeck Red Kerr Frederick (Fritz) Pollard Ron Santo Jack Brickhouse

Explore the Illinois Tennis Inductees on our Official page. Discover Illinois tennis legends and their remarkable achievements. ILLINOIS TENNIS INDUCTEES CLASS OF 2024 Katrina M. Adams - From Chicago IL Teams Whitney Young HS Northwestern University Titles 20 Women’s Tennis Association 7 International Tennis Federation Awards 2x WTA Player Service Award Record Singles: 182 - 194 Doubles: 419 - 226 Jimmy Conners - From Belleville IL Titles 109 singles 16 doubles Awards ITF World Champion ATP Player of the Year ATP Comeback Player of the Year Andrea Jaeger - From Lincolnshire IL Titles 10 Singles 4 Doubles Awards WTA Newcomer of the Year Madison Keys - From Rock Island IL Titles 8 Singles Titles CLASS OF 2025 Harold Osborn Teams University of Illinois Maria Mosolova Teams Northwestern University Rajeev Ram Teams University of Illinois Record Singles: 57 - 93 Doubles: 459 - 319 Olympic Medalist CLASS OF 2026 Kevin Anderson Teams University of Illinois Awards 3x All American (Singles) 2x All American (Doubles) National Doubles Champion 2006 Wimbledon Finalist US Open Finalist Inductee University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Lindsey Nimmo-Bristow Teams University of Illinois Awards Most Acclaimed Women’s Tennis Player in Fighting Illini History Big Ten Player of the Year 1993 3x All-Big Ten All-American 1993 Big Ten Medal of Honor 1993 3x Academic All-Big Ten 3x Team MVP CoSIDA Academic All-American 1993 Inductee University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame George Lott - From Springfield IL Teams Coached DePaul University Titles Grand Slam Singles Results: French Open 1931 Wimbledon 1929, 1930, 1934 US Open 1931 Professional Majors: US Pro 1938 Wembley Pro 1935 Doubles: Grand Slam Doubles Results French Open 1931 Wimbledon 1931, 1934 US Open 1928, 1929, 1930, 1933, 1934 Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Results: Wimbledon 1931 US Open 1929, 1931, 1934 Team competitions: Davis Cup 1929, 1930, 1934 Awards International Tennis Hall of Fame Inductee 1964 DePaul University Hall of Fame 1984 Craig Tiley Teams Stellenbosch University Tyler Junior College University of Texas at Tyler Teams Coached University of Illinois Positions Held Director of Tennis - Australia Director of the Australian Open Awards NCAA Champion 2003 2x ITA National Team Indoor Champion 9x Big Ten Conference Champion 6x Big Ten Tournament Champion 2x Wilson/ITA Division I National Coach of the Year 8x Big Ten Coach of the Year Most Wins in Illinois history - 274 NCAA Record 64 Consecutive Wins ITA Men's Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame Inductee University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame

Discover the celebrated Illinois Soccer Inductees. Learn about the legacy and achievements of these soccer legends. Visit to explore more. ILLINOIS SOCCER INDUCTEES CLASS OF 2024 CLASS OF 2025 Cuauhtémoc Blanco Teams América Necaxa Real Valladolid Chicago Fire Santos Laguna Veracruz Irapuato Dorados BUAP Puebla Mexican National Team Awards Mexican Primera División Clausura 2005 Campeón de Campeones 2005 InterLiga 2004 , 2007 CONCACAF Champions' Cup 1992 , 2006 Mexican Primera División Invierno 1998 Liga de Ascenso Clausura 2011 Copa MX Apertura 2012 Copa MX Clausura 2015 Supercopa MX 2015 FIFA Confederations Cup 1999 CONCACAF Gold Cup 1996 , 1998 Pan American Games Silver Medal 1995 CONCACAF Pre-Olympic Tournament 1996 FIFA Confederations Cup Silver Boot 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup Silver Ball 1999 CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI 1998 FIFA International Football Hall of Fame 2023 C.J. Brown Teams San Jose State Santa Cruz Surf San Francisco Bay Seals Chicago Fire US Men's National Team Teams Coached Real Salt Lake Chicago Fire New York City Orlando City New York Red Bulls Chicago House U23 US Men's National Team Awards MLS Cup 1998 U.S. Open Cup 1998 , 2000 , 2003 , 2006 USISL Pacific Division Rookie of the Year 1993 Steve Cherundolo - From Rockford IL Teams Mt. Carmel High School - Rancho Penasquitos University of Portland Pilots Hannover 96 United States International U18 United States International U20 United States International U23 US Men's National Team Teams Coached Hannover 96 Las Vegas Lights Los Angeles FC Awards CONCACAF Gold Cup Winner 2005 MLS Cup (Coach) 2022 Supporters' Shield (Coach) 2022 U.S. Open Cup (Coach) 2024 Dieter Ferner Teams Bayer Leverkusen Rot-Weiß Oberhausen 1. FC Saarbrücken 1. FC Bocholt Chicago Sting Teams Coached 1. FC Saarbrücken 1. FC Saarbrücken II FC Kutzhof SC Friedrichsthal Borussia Neunkirchen Awards NASL Soccer Bowl Champion 1981 Rudy Glenn Teams Indiana University Hoosiers Chicago Sting Chicago Shockers Team America US Men's National Team Teams Coaches Niles West High School Loyola Academy Sting FC Awards NASL Soccer Bowl Champion 1981, 1984 Sarah Gorden - From Elk Grove Village IL Teams James B. Conant High School Soccer DePaul University Blue Demons Chicago Red Stars Angel City Football Club Karl Heinz-Granitza Teams Eintracht Dortmund Lüner SV DJK Gütersloh 50 SV Röchling Völklingen Hertha BSC Chicago Sting Chicago Power Awards Number 2 All-Time NASL Scorer NASL Soccer Bowl Champion 1981, 1984 National Soccer Hall of Fame Inductee 2003 Lindsay Kennedy-Eversmeyer - From Alton IL Teams Alton High School Soccer University of Kansas Jayhawks Harris-Stowe State University Hornets River Cities Futbol Club St. Louis Steamers Teams Coached Harris-Stowe State University Hornets University of Missouri-St. Louis Tritons Fire & Ice SC SWIC - Southwestern Illinois College - Men's Program Awards First Woman to Play in the MISL Frank Klopas - From Chicago IL Teams Mather High School Soccer Chicago Sting AEK Athens Apollon Athens Kansas City Wizards Chicago Fire US Men's National Team Teams Coached Chicago Storm Chicago Fire Montreal Impact Awards Greek Super Cup Champion Greek League Cup Champion Illinois Soccer Hall of Fame Inductee 2005 Pato Margetic Teams San Telmo Temperley Detroit Express Chicago Sting Kansas City Comets Borussia Dortmund Cleveland Crunch Tacoma Stars Chicago Power Detroit Rockers Teams Coached Chicago Power Magic Soccer Club - Michigan Awards NASL Soccer Bowl Champion 1981, 1984 Brian McBride - From Arlington Heights IL Teams Stevenson High School Soccer St. Louis Billikens Milwaukee Rampage VfL Wolfsburg Columbus Crew Preston North End Everton Fulham Chicago Fire Wembley US Men’s Olympic Soccer Team US Men's National Team Awards CONCACAF Gold Cup Team of the Tournament CONCACAF Gold Cup MLS All-Star Game MVP MLS Goal of the Year Award MLS Fair Play Award MLS All-Time Best Fulham F.C. Player of the Year Member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame NCAA Div. 1 Men’s Soccer Top Goal Scorers Victor Nogueira Teams Rangers FC Mayfair Newcastle United Atlanta Chiefs Montreal Manic Chicago Sting Cleveland Force San Diego Sockers Milwaukee Wave US National Futsal Team Team's Coached West Coast FC Orange County Soccer Club Awards NASL Soccer Bowl Champion 1984 MISL Champion 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 NPSL Champion 1998, 2000, 2001 Goalkeeper of the Year- 1989, 1991 Willy Roy Teams FC Hansa Kansas City Spurs Saint Louis Stars Ukrainian Lions US Men's National Team Teams Managed Chicago Sting Northern Illinois University Huskies Awards Coach: NASL Soccer Bowl Champion 1981 , 1984 NASL Premiership 1984 Division Title 1980 , 1981 , 1984 Player: Rookie of the Year 1967 First Team All-Star 1967 Coach of the Year 1981 National Soccer Hall of Fame 1989 Ken Snow - From Arlington Heights IL Teams Hoffman Estates High School Indiana Hoosiers Miami Freedom Chicago Power Tampa Bay Terror Detroit Neon St. Louis Steamers Philadelphia KiXX US Men's National Team Awards 4X First Team All-American IU (Indiana) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 2X Hermann Trophy Award Recipient 1988, 1990 C.J. Seestadt - From Chicago IL Teams Romeoville High School Bolingbrook High School College of DuPage Sterling College - Kansas Chicago Serbians Chicago Celtic FC Tampere Finland FC Koparit Finland Teams Coached North Side College Preparatory High School William H. Taft High School Endicott College Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago Power Strikers SC Chicago Red Devils Chicago City SC Awards Player First American to Play in Finland Coach CPL City of Chicago Championship - Wiliam H. Taft HS Chicago Public Premier Northwest Conference Champions Steve Trittschuh - From Granite City IL Teams Granite City High School North SIU Edwardsville Cougars St. Louis Steamers Busch Seniors Tampa Bay Rowdies Sparta Prague 13 SVV Dordrecht Fort Lauderdale Strikers St. Louis Ambush Montreal Impact Tampa Bay Terror Colorado Rapids Tampa Bay Mutiny US Men's International Team Teams Coached SIU Edwardsville Cougars Colorado Rapids Colorado Springs Switchbacks St. Louis FC Awards Czechoslovakia League Champion 1991 SIUE Athletic Hall of Fame 2011 First US Player to play in the European Cup Matt Eliason Teams Glenbard East Hish School Northwestern University Wildcats Red Bulls U-23 Þróttur Awards Top Scorer Þróttur 2014 Julie Ertz Teams Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club Sereno Soccer Club Santa Clara Broncos Chicago Red Stars Angel City FC US Women’s National Team Awards 2x FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion 2015, 2019 CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Champion 2012 CONCACAF Women's Championship 2014, 2018 Olympic Gold Medal 2016 Olympic Bronze Medal 2020 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year 2017, 2019 CONCACAF Women's Championship Golden Ball 2018 Best NWSL Player ESPY Award 2021 NWSL Rookie of the Year 2014 NSCAA All-American First Team 2011, 2013 All-WCC First Team 2011, 2012, 2013 NCAA Division I Women All-West Region First Team 2012 NSCAA All-West Region First Team 2013 WCC Player of the Year 2013 CLASS OF 2026 Vanessa DiBernardo - From Naperville IL Teams America's Soccer Club Waubonsie Valley Chicago Red Eleven University of Illinois Chicago Red Stars Chicago Eclipse Select Perth Glory Kansas City Current United States Women's National Team U-17 United States Women's National Team U-20 United States Women's National Team U-23 Awards Big 10 Medal of Honor Winner NWSL Shield NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2012 Ted Eck - From Springfield IL Teams Sacred Heart-Griffin High School Western Illinois University Kansas City Comets Ottawa Intrepid Toronto Blizzard St. Louis Storm Denver Thunder St. Louis Ambush Colorado Foxes Wichita Wings Dallas Burn Dallas Sidekicks US Men's National Team Teams Coached Ogden Outlaws Real Salt Lake Awards 1987 Mid Continent Conference Player of the Year Charles (Charlie) Fajkus - From Chicago IL Teams Wheaton Central High School Indiana University Chicago Sting Golden Bay Earthquakes Kansas City Comets US Men's National Team Awards NCAA Championship 1978 NASL Soccer Bowl Champion 1981 Evan Fiffles - From Oak Lawn IL Teams Coached Richards High School Sandburg High School Morraine Valley Community College Chicago Magic Arsenal Lewis University Awards Most Winningest Men’s Coach in Illinois History - 367 Wins Bradley Guzan - From Evergreen Park IL Teams Chicago Magic Soccer Club Providence Catholic High School University of South Carolina Chicago Fire Reserves Chivas USA Aston Villa Hull City Middlesbrough Atlanta United US Men's National Team Awards MLS Cup 2018 US Open Cup 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup 2007, 2017 & 2021 NCAA Second-Team All-American 2004 MLS SuperDraft Second Overall Pick 2005 MLS Best XI 2007 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year 2007 Aston Villa Player of the Season 2012–13 CONCACAF Gold Cup Golden Glove 2015 MLS Save of the Year 2017 MLS All-Star : 2018 , 2019 Brett Hall Teams Wheaton College Chicago Sting Chicago Power Phoenix Pride Cleveland Force Teams Coaches Chicago Stingers Chicago Sockers Chicago Fire Reserve Team US Women's National Team Baylor University Awards NASL Soccer Bowl Champion 1981 Alex (Flex) Hernandez - From Oak Lawn IL Teams St. Laurence High School Lewis University University of Evansville Teams Coached Chicago Fire Academy Triangle Football Club Chicago Magic Soccer Club Lyons Township SC Carolina United SC Ahwatukee Foothills Soccer Club Bravo FC FC Legends Bolingbrook High School Lyons Township High School Reavis High School University of Evansville Lewis University State Director of Coaching in Illinois and Arizona Tara Hurless - From Mundelein IL Teams Carmel Catholic High School University of Illinois AIK Sweden U-21 US Women's National Team Awards Gatorade Player of the Year 2001 2x First-Team All-Great Lakes Region 2x Second-Team All-American 2x First-Team All-Big Ten 3x Big Ten All-Tournament Team Inductee University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Casey Krueger - From Naperville IL Teams Naperville Central High School Florida State University Boston Breakers Chicago Red Stars Avaldsnes Washington Spirit US Women's National Team U20 US Women's National Team U23 US Women's National Team Awards NWSL Challenge Cup 2025 Summer Olympic Games Gold Medal 2024 Summer Olympic Games Bronze Medal 2020 CONCACAF Women's Championship CONCACAF W Gold Cup 2024 SheBelieves Cup 2018 , 2020, 2021 & 2024 NWSL Best XI 2017 , 2019 & 2024 Eric Lihaj - From Downers Grove IL Teams Downers Grove Road Runners Chicago Fire Premier University of North Carolina Aston Villa Lincoln City Leyton Orient Leeds United Nottingham Forest Hull City Fatih Karagümrük Teams Coached FC Cincinnati Awards CONCACAF Gold Cup 2017 Peter Peel Teams Coached US Olympic Men's Team 1924 Awards 2X President of the United States Football Association Founded United States Soccer Hall of Fame 1951 Ashlee Pistorius - From Decatur IL Teams Texas A&M Boston Renegades Saint Louis Athletica Teams Coached Scott Gallagher SC Ursuline Academy St. Charles Community College Illinois State University Awards Big 12 Rookie of the Year Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year NSCAA All-America Honors 2006 Honda National Soccer Player of the Year 2007 Coach NJCAA National Championship Tournament 2014 Carlos Posada Teams Crete-Monee High School South Suburban College Awards Illinois All-Time Leading High School Goal Scorer - 177 Goals Janet Rayfield Teams University of North Carolina Dallas Ladies' Football Club Teams Coached University of Illinois Awards Player 2x NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship Winner 1st Team All-American Nike Player of the Year Top 10 American Soccer Player (Male & Female) Coach The Winningest Coach in Illinois College Soccer History - 234 Wins Mark Simanton - From Chicago, IL Teams New Trier West High School Indiana University Chicago Sting Awards NASL Soccer Bowl Champion 1981, 1984 Steve Snow - From Arlington Heights IL Teams Hoffman Estates High School Indianaa University Standard Liege FC Boom Chicago Power US Men's National Team U16 US Men's National Team U20 US Men's National Team Arno Steffenhagen Teams Hertha BSC Hellenic FC Ajax Hamburger SV FC St. Pauli Chicago Sting Toronto Blizzard Vancouver Whitecaps Chicago Shoccers West German National Team Awards NASL Soccer Bowl Champion 1981

Explore our MERCH page for exclusive sports gear. Discover induction rings, polos, tumblers, and more. Shop now on our MERCH page! MERCH SHOW THEM WHO YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU CAME FROM INDUCTION RINGS - $695 STAINLESS STEEL - $395 The Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence is available to all Hall of Fame Inductees. Additional replica rings can be purchased here. (Rings are only made for inductees with their name/sport/and year of induction) BUY NOW SPORTS POLO - $50 The Men's Navy Illinois Sports Hall of Fame polo is a stylish and comfortable choice for any inductee or fan. Its embroidered graphics and three-button placket add a touch of sophistication, while the side splits at the waist hem ensure a relaxed fit. Made from durable polyester, this polo is perfect for showing your support for The Hall and those that lie within its hallowed halls. BUY NOW ILSHOF SPORTS TUMBLER - $35 Sip your beverages with a sense of pride with this striking Arctic tumbler. It features vibrant team graphics to show off your unwavering spirit. Plus, the double-wall insulation and stainless steel material keep your drinks at the optimal temperature all year round. BUY NOW ILSHOF QUARTER ZIP TOP - $55 This pullover is a versatile top that can be worn for a variety of activities and occasions. Stay active and comfortable in your Illinois Sports Hall of Fame Quarter-Zip Pullover. Made of 100% polyester interlock with moister-wicking and UV protection performance, this pullover is an athletes best friend. BUY NOW ILSHOF BASEBALL HAT - $45 Let them know who you are from the head down. Handmade 100% cotton baseball hat. Adjustable and suitable for all sizes BUY NOW INDUCTEE REPLICA PLAQUE - $250 Your Illinois Sports Hall of Fame plaques are commemorative replica plaques that will be displayed in the Gallery of the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame. BUY NOW

The Illinois Hall of Fame will be building its 70,000 square foot home in Illinois in the Summer of 2025. The state of the art facility will be built to highlight the accomplishments and careers of all Illinois athlete's that have contributed to the 100+ years of Illinoi's amazing sports history. ABOUT THE HALL The Illinois Hall of Fame will be building its 60,000 square foot home in Springfield, Illinois in the Summer of 2028. The state of the art facility will be built to highlight the accomplishments and careers of all Illinois athlete's that have contributed to the 100+ years of Illinois's amazing sports history. "The Hall", as the facility will be known, will showcase high school, college, pro-am and professional teams and athletes in themed rooms throughout the complex. The interactive experience will help fans to understand more about their sports heroes and to highlight the careers of the lesser known, yet as accomplished amateur athletes that are produced by The Land of Lincoln. Illinois Illinois Please Contact Tim Turpin (812) 430-2725 for Contributions and Questions TALK TO US THE ILLINOIS SPORTS HALL OF FAME Submit Thanks for submitting!

Discover the prestigious Illinois Swimming Inductees and celebrate the achievements of top swimmers. Learn more about Illinois Swimming Inductees. ILLINOIS SWIMMING INDUCTEES CLASS OF 2024 CLASS OF 2026 Matt Greevers – From Lake Forest IL Teams Northwestern University Wildcats Olympic Representative of the United States Awards 18x Gold Medalist Ryan Held - From Springfield IL Teams North Carolina State Wolfpack Olympic Representative of the United States Awards 18x Gold Medalist Golden Goggle Award Relay Performance of the Year Tom Jager - From East St. Louis IL Teams UCLA Bruins Olympic Representative of the United States Awards 15x Gold Medalist John Kinsella Teams Indiana Hoosiers Hinsdale Swim Club Olympic Representative of the United States Awards Olympic Gold Medalist James E. Sullivan Award Johnny Weismuller Teams Illinois Athletic Club Olympic Representative of the United States Awards 5x Gold Medalist Christine Magnuson – From Palos Heights IL Teams Tucson Ford Dealers Aquatics Victor J Andrew High School University of Tennessee Olympic Representative of the United States Awards 2008 NCAA National Champion/100-Meter Butterfly 5x SEC National Champion 2008 SEC Swimmer of the Year 2008 SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year 2008 Commissioners Trophy Silver Medal 2008 Beijing/100-Meter Butterfly

Explore the 'ILLINOIS GYMNASTICS INDUCTEES' page to learn about the celebrated figures in gymnastics. Discover their impact on the sport. ILLINOIS GYMNASTICS INDUCTEES CLASS OF 2024 CLASS OF 2025 Bart Conner - From Morton Grove IL 2X Olympic Gold Medalist 1984 Summer Olympics CLASS OF 2026 Kylee Botterman - From Hinsdale, IL 9X All-American NCAA all-around champion 2019 AAI Award Recipient Honda Award Recipient. Linda Matheny - From Olney IL Teams University of Illinois US National Women’s Gymnastics Awards U.S. Gymnastic Hall of Fame Inductee 7x Olympic Gold Medalist Nancy Thies Marshall Teams University of Illinois US National Women’s Gymnastics Awards First person to perform back aerial tumbling on balance beam at the Olympic level 2x Big Ten Gymnast of the Year Big Ten All-Around title All-American

Explore the history of Illinois Ice Hockey Inductees. Discover the legends of Illinois Ice Hockey Inductees and their impact on the sport. ILLINOIS ICE HOCKEY INDUCTEES CLASS OF 2024 CLASS OF 2025 Bates Battaglia - From Chicago Illinois Teams Carolina Hurricanes Colorado Avalanche Washington Capitals Toronto Maple Leafs Jokerit United States National Awards CCHA All-Tournament Team Ed Belfour Teams Chicago Blackhawks San Jose Sharks Dallas Stars Toronto Maple Leafs Florida Panthers Canada National Team Canada Olympic Team Awards 2x Gold Medalist First All-Star team Top Goaltender NCAA Championship (North Dakota) All-WCHA First Team AHCA West Second-Team All-American All-NCAA All-Tournament Team First All-Star team Rookie of the Year (shared with John Cullen). Calder Memorial Trophy All-Rookie team First All-Star team Vezina Trophy William M. Jennings Trophy All-Star Game Second All-Star Team Stanley Cup Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Hockey Hall of Fame Chris Chelios - From Evergreen Park IL Teams Montreal Canadiens Chicago Blackhawks EHC Biel Detroit Red Wings Atlanta Thrashers United States Olympic Team Awards Gold Medalist NHL All-Rookie Team NHL All-Star Game Stanley Cup champion NHL All-Stars Rendez-vous James Norris Memorial Trophy NHL first All-Star team NHL second All-Star team NHL Plus-Minus Award Mark Messier Leadership Award Joe Corvo - From Oak Park IL Teams Los Angeles Kings Ottawa Senators Carolina Hurricanes Washington Capitals Boston Bruins United States International Awards All-CCHA Rookie Team All-CCHA Second Team Tony Esposito Teams Montreal Canadiens Chicago Blackhawks Awards All-WCHA First Team AHCA West All-American All-NCAA All-Tournament First Team All-WCHA First Team AHCA West All-American All-WCHA First Team AHCA West All-American Lee Fogolin - From Chicago IL Teams Buffalo Sabres Edmonton Oilers US National Team Tony Granato - From Downers Grove IL Teams New York Rangers Los Angeles Kings San Jose Sharks Awards All-WCHA Second Team AHCA West Second-Team All-American NCAA (WCHA) Outstanding Student-Athlete of the Year NHL All-Rookie Team All-Star Game NHL Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy United States Hockey Hall of Fame Bobby Hull Teams Chicago Black Hawks Winnipeg Jets Hartford Whalers Awards Art Ross Trophy winner NHL First All-Star Team left wing Stanley Cup champion NHL Second All-Star Team left wing Hart Memorial Trophy winner Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner Lester Patrick Trophy winner 3rd Hockey Player to Appear on Cover of Time Magazine NHL All-Star game MVP WHA First All-Star Team WHA Second All-Star Team WHA Most Valuable Player Avco Cup (WHA) champion Patrick Kane Teams Chicago Blackhawks EHC Biel New York Rangers Detroit Red Wings US National Team Awards Calder Memorial Trophy NHL All-Rookie team NHL All-Star Game Stanley Cup champion NHL first All-Star team Conn Smythe Trophy Art Ross Trophy Hart Memorial Trophy Ted Lindsay Award NHL second All-Star team NHL 2010s All-Decade First Team IIHF World U18 Championships All-Star Team World Junior Ice Hockey Championships All-Star Team Winter Olympics Silver medal Ice Hockey World Championship MVP Keith Magnuson Teams Chicago Black Hawks Awards ll-WCHA First Team AHCA West All-American All-NCAA All-Tournament First Team Stan Makita Teams Chicago Black Hawks Awards Hart Memorial Trophy as most valuable player Art Ross Trophy as leading scorer Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Stanley Cup Champion NHL's First All-Star Team NHL's Second All-Star Team NHL All-Star Game Lester Patrick Trophy in Mike O’Connell - From Chicago IL Teams Chicago Black Hawks Boston Bruins Detroit Red Wings United States National Awards OMJHL First All-Star Team CHL First All-Star Team Most Valuable Defenseman - CHL Played in NHL All-Star Game Stanley Cup Championship Eddie Olczyk - From Chicago IL Teams Chicago Blackhawks Toronto Maple Leafs Winnipeg Jets New York Rangers Los Angeles Kings Pittsburgh Penguins US National Team Awards Stanley Cup Champion United States Hockey Hall of Fame National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame Jeremy Roenick Teams Chicago Blackhawks Kölner Haie Phoenix Coyotes Philadelphia Flyers Los Angeles Kings San Jose Sharks US National Team Awards QMJHL Second All-Star Team 1989 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Tournament all-star 1989 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Leading scorer 9 NHL All-Star Games 1991 Canada Cup – All-Tournament Team NHL Skills Competition record for shooting accuracy Dennis Savard Teams Chicago Blackhawks Montreal Canadiens Tampa Bay Lightning Awards Stanley Cup Champion Selected to nine NHL All-Star Games NHL Second All-Star Team Jonathan Toews Teams North Dakota Fighting Sioux Chicago Blackhawks Canadian National Team Awards Stanley Cup Champion Conn Smythe Trophy Frank J. Selke Trophy Mark Messier Leadership Award NHL All-Star NHL second All-Star team World U-17 Hockey Challenge MVP World Junior All-Star team Winter Olympics gold medalist Winter Olympics All-Star selection Winter Olympics best forward World Cup of Hockey winner Cammi Granato - From Downers Grove IL Teams Providence College Concordia University Vancouver Griffins British Columbia Breakers US National Women’s Hockey Team Awards Concordia University Female Athlete of the Year Bob Allen Women's Player of the Year Award Lester Patrick Trophy IIHF Hall of Fame Inductee First woman inducted into US Hockey Hall of Fame Kendell Coyne Schofield Teams Minnesota Frost Northeastern University Huskies US National Women’s Hockey Awards 9x Olympic Gold Medalist CLASS OF 2026 Craig Anderson - From Park Ridge IL Teams Chicago Freeze Guelph Storm Chicago Blackhawks Florida Panthers Colorado Avalanche Ottawa Senators Washington Capitals Buffalo Sabres Awards OHL Goaltender of the Year 2001 OHL First All-Star Team 2001 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy 2017 Steve Cristoff - From Springfield IL Teams Richfield High School University of Minnesota Minnesota North Stars Calgary Flames Los Angeles Kings US National Men’s Hockey Team Awards NCAA Championship 1979 Gold Medal 1980 Lake Placid One of the Top 50 Players in Universoty of Minnesota History Mike O'Connell - From Chicago IL Teams Archbishop Williams High School Kingston Canadians Chicago Black Hawks Boston Bruins Detroit Red Wings Teams Coached San Diego Gulls Providence Bruins Boston Bruins Los Angeles Kings Philadelphia Flyers Awards OMJHL First All-Star Team 1975 CHL First All-Star Team 1977 Most Valuable Defenseman - CHL 1977 Played in NHL All-Star Game 1984 Named One of the Top 100 Best Bruins Players of all Time Coach: Stanley Cup Championship 2012 & 2014 Dave Spina - From Springfield IL Teams Huron High School Boston College Utah Grizzlies Springfield Falcons San Antonio Rampage Peoria Rivermen Iserlohn Roosters Modo Hockey SaiPa HC TPS Hayley Williams - From Crete IL Teams Bemidji State Beavers Robert Morris Eagles Miami RedHawks Buffalo Beauts Brampton Thunder Toronto Furies SK Gorny KMH Budapest Dinamo-Neva St. Petersburg HK Budapest US Women's National Hockey Team Hungarian Women's National Hockey Team Awards ACHA Zoë M. Harris Award ACHA Player of the Year 2013–14, 2014–15 All-American First Team 2013–14, 2014–15 All-Tournament First Team 2014, 2015 All-CCWHA First Team 2013–14, 2014–15 All-CCWHA Tournament First Team 2013–14, 2014–15 NWHL All-Star Game 2016 ZhHL All-Star Game 2019, 2020 EWHL EWHL Champion 2021, 2022 EWHL Super Cup Champion 2022 Most points, Regular Season 2020–21

Explore the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame to honor the rich heritage of Illinois sports. Discover extraordinary contributions in Illinois sports history. Become a Member of The Hall The Illinois Sports Hall of Fame was organized as a means of recognizing, preserving, and promoting the heritage of interscholastic, collegiate and professional sports in the state of Illinois. Many individuals have made extraordinary contributions and have achieved amazing accomplishments throughout Illinois' vast sporting history. The Illinois Sports Hall of Fame honors the contributions and accomplishments of these individuals who are worthy of statewide recognition. COMMEMORATE YOUR HOF PLAYER OR TEAM WITH A PERSONALIZED BRICK ON OUR WALK FAME More Information Find Out More... No plans available Once there are plans available for purchase, you’ll see them here. Back to Home Page