Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame

03/29/2026

GR SPORTS HALL OF FAME VOLLEYBALL: UM and WMU Win Exciting Matches

THANKS FANS AND SPONSORS for helping K-8th grade sports via Great Sports, Great Kids and the Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation.
THANKS SPARTANS, WOLVERINES, BRONCOS AND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES FOR PUTTING ON A GREAT SHOW!!!
UM rallied from a 2-0 deficit to MSU and won 3-2, and WMU won 3 straight to top Oakland U.
Enjoy some photos

03/25/2026

THIS SATURDAY: UM, MSU, WMU AND OAKLAND U. IN COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL ACTION!!!

What you need to know!

WHAT: GR Sports Hall of Fame VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC featuring teams from Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, Oakland University and Western Michigan University.
WHEN: Saturday with matches at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse at Grand Rapids Community College
WHY: To benefit K-8th grade sports via Great Sports, Great Kids and the Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation.
HOW: Collegiate volleyball teams have a spring schedule of exhibition competitions in preparation for their fall regular season.
TICKETS: $10 at the door, cash preferred, or $10 in advance at grshof.com.

03/22/2026

GRSHOF VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 28

FEATURES TEAMS FROM UM, MSU, WMU AND OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
TICKETS: $10 in advance at grshof.com; cash preferred at the door

03/13/2026

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR GRSHOF VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC ON MARCH 28

Just go to grshof.com and click on the link on the front page or the event page.

$10 admission/donation, kids under 5 get in free, and parking available in parking garage lot A next to GRCC's fieldhouse.

Event proceeds go to kid's sports programs via the Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation.

GO TO GRSHOF.COM AND COME OUT AND SEE THE TEAMS FROM MICHIGAN, MICHIGAN STATE, WESTERN MICHIGAN AND OAKLAND UNIVERSITY.

Great collegiate volleyball action!!! Don't miss it.

02/26/2026

Tony Paul of the Detroit News produced a great piece on Hall of Famer Bob Sullivan.
You can access it here:

02/18/2026

GR SPORTS HALL OF FAME MOURNS PASSING OF MEMBER BOB SULLIVAN, LOCAL BASEBALL LEGEND

Here is a link to a local report:

Bob Sullivan was a Grand Rapids businessman and baseball team owner who helped plenty of legendary Major Leaguers get their starts.

02/06/2026

AQUINAS TRACK & FIELD HOSTS GR SPORTS HALL OF FAME MEET IN FRONT OF PACKED HOUSE

Read about it on the Aquinas website:

The men's track & field team continued their indoor season by hosting the annual Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame Classic at the Alksnis Athletic & Recreation Building. The Saints hosted Adrian, Calvin, Cornerstone, Cleary, Siena Heights, and Kalamazoo in front of a packed house on Friday night. The...

01/05/2026

GR SPORTS HALL OF FAME: Accepting 2026 Public Nominations

GRAND RAPIDS – Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 elections of the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame.
The 2026 deadline for application is March 1. Nominations made after that date will be considered in 2027.
The Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame currently elects a class annually for induction.
Recognition of nominees is based on a number of factors including participation at any and all levels of sports competition, as well as civic contributions. The induction process is rigorous because the trustees believe it is an honor to be inducted into the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame.
To learn more and find a nomination form, go to GRSHOF.com or email Trustee Gretchen Flemming at [email protected].

01/03/2026

365 Swimmers in 365 Days

Jennifer Crisman (Coffey)
HS: Jenison
College: Michigan Swimming

- 32x USA Swimming NAG Top 16 recognition
- 4x NAG record-holder
- 5x MHSAA Class A champ
- 8x YMCA National champ
- 4x Big Ten 100 Backstroke champion
- NCAA 100 Backstroke finalist
- FISU Games gold medalist
- 2009 Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame inductee

Note: Crisman's state 11-12 50-meter Backstroke record of :30.31 has now lasted over 32 years. That performance was a national record when she set it in 1992.

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11/13/2025

DAVENPORT HOSTS FERRIS IN SECOND CALDER CITY CLASSIC

WHAT: Davenport University’s football team hosts Ferris State University in the second Calder City Classic. A year ago, the schools agreed to make their annual rivalry meeting a traveling trophy game. Plans are to have the game once in three-year spans at a neutral site in Grand Rapids. The Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame is supporting the effort.
WHEN: 12 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: At Davenport University in Caledonia
TICKETS: Available at dupanthers.com/sports/football
Football - Davenport University Athletics

READ ABOUT THE GAME at dupanters.com/sports/football
DU looks to play spoiler in Calder City Classic - Davenport University Athletics

10/15/2025