overview : Since its founding in 1978, more than two hundred glorious champions of sport have been enshrined in the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. - Today, at long last, we’re building a world-class Hall of Fame and museum on land donated by the City of Chicago on Taylor Street in the heart of Chicago’s Little Italy. - In this 44,000 square foot masterpiece, we’ll honor the grace and glory of Italian American athletes.

collections : Visitors to the new museum will come face-to-face with the passion of Italian heritage and learn why DiMaggio, Retton, Marciano, Biondi and Lombardi achieved such greatness on the “field of dreams” as well as in life. - Through state-of-the-art exhibits and programming, people from all walks of life, especially children, will celebrate and experience championship Italian American qualities such as pride and perseverance.

topics : sports, ethnic