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The CSHOF website is updated regularly. Check here first to reveal the most recent additions.
What's New?
Hall of Famers
Explore the stories of 200 inductees through news articles, photos, audio recordings, videos and memorabilia.
Special Features
Beyond stories about the inductees, other collected tales of local sporting history are shared here.
Picnic For Local Legends
The annual CSHOF picnic was held August 12th at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club. CSHOF members and guests, totaling more than 150 turned out.
2019 CSHOF Inductees Honored
The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame held its 38th annual Induction Dinner on Monday, February 18th, at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club.
Eight of the nine inductees were represented. Seated, from the left, are Steven Johnston, son of the late Charles Johnston; Terry Kye, daughter of the late Luella Kye; Cheryl Bailey; and Tiffany Decker. Standing are Vince Gullo; Mark Weaver; Mike Lopriore; and Bob Palcic. The ninth inductee is the late Jack Harper.
Photo courtesy of The Post-Journal by Scott Kindberg.
Sports Videos
A library of video interviews and documentaries produced by sports archivist and CSHOF inductee Greg Peterson are available for viewing online.
Additionally, a collection of DVD's chronicling sports in Chautauqua County, the Hall of Fame inductees and interviews with sports personalities is are available for viewing by visitors at the exhibit hall.
Take a Virtual Tour
of the
Hall of Fame
The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame is one of several attractions in downtown Jamestown that is well worth a visit. But don't take our word for it. Have a look around!
4-Panorama 360VR Tour by Dave Mariotti.
Viewing tips:
- To advance through the tour, click/tap on the Hall of Fame icon. It will float into view as you tour each section of the hall.
- Click and hold mouse button down, drag in any direction to move the view.
- To zoom in, press the SHIFT key.
- To zoom out, press the CTRL key.
- If your mouse has a wheel on it, rolling it forward or back will also zoom in and out.
Membership? The time to join or renew is here.
For persons who are interested in preserving the history of sports in Chautauqua County and honoring the outstanding individuals who have created our cherished sports memories, it’s time to purchase or renew our memberships in the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame for July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
To honor and preserve the sports history of Chautauqua County.CSHOF mission
Celebrate our sports past and honor the outstanding individuals who have created our cherished sports memories with a membership. You will receive several value-added benefits for your membership fee.
The additional financial assistance of the community is critical to the success of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame. We gratefully acknowledge these individuals and organizations for their generous support.