# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the ultimate celebration of Buffalo sports history at the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Induction Gala September not sure,About this EventMeet the Class of 2026:John Bennett (Veteran) – Rowing coach of 4x national champions, 6x Royal Canadian Henley and 1956 Olympic four-oared crew.Corey Graham – Turner Carroll High School standout and 12-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl Champion.Al Huetter (Veteran) (Veteran) – Legendary NFL and AFL official – recognized as a top sports official in football, basketball, and track in WNY.Jim Huetter – Nationally recognized cyclist, respected NCAA and NBA official and NFL officiating team member.Sid Jamieson – Long-time men’s lacrosse coach at Bucknell and Two-time Man of the Year in college lacrosse.Jake Kaminski – Two-time Olympic silver medalist, and World Cup gold medalist in archery.Duke McGuire – Former MLB first round draft pick and long-time ambassador of baseball for the Buffalo Bisons.Helen Nikiel – Professional softball pitcher, and championship softball coach at Buffalo State.Jean Porter (Veteran) – Nine-time Roller Derby all-star and member of the Roller Derby Hall of Fame.Bob Rosen – Winningest high school hockey coach in New York State history and two-time NYS Coach of Year.Lester Rowe – Buffalo News Basketball Co-Player of Year and 4-year starter for West Virginia.Justin Strzelczyk (Veteran) – 9-year NFL veteran and member of the AFC Champion Pittsburgh Steelers.Please note that the “veteran” designation indicates that the inductee is being honored posthumously.2026 Team of Distinction1981 ECC Lady Kats Softball TeamThe GBSHOF will also announce the 2026 Dick Gallagher Award recipient and the annual monetary awards from the Amateur Sports Development Fund (ASDF) will be announced on June 3. The ASDF has now distributed more than $200,000 to amateur athletes, teams and organizations seeking financial assistance to foster the pursuit of a higher level of athletic achievement - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/buffalo/2026-greater-buffalo-sports-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/100001985961009841 - **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, football - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes - Location: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 1500, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Buffalo - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - **lat**: 42.88706769999999 - **long**: -78.8761415 - **full address**: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f98b1b75a6ce3665103d1ca22431796532e9820e86e0b1b7d9aa1e2d0172a0b4-rimg-w1200-h800-dc15141c-gmir.jpg?v=1779918558 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony being held? - **A:** 2026 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony? - **A:** 2026 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is organized by The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Buffalo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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