Past Inductees

National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame-Massachusetts Chapter

1990: Joe Bellino, Donna Caponi, Gino Cappelletti, Tony Conigliaro, Dom DiMaggio,
Tony DeMarco, Phil Esposito, Rocky Marciano, Johnny Wilson;

1991: Mike Eruzione, Frank Malzone, Anthony “Rip” Valenti;

1995: Salvatore Bartolo, Dick & Rick Hoyt, Joseph Lazaro, Rico Petrocelli, Joseph
Scibelli, Frank Varrichione.

2000: Salvatore Balsamo, A. Joseph DeNucci, Kathy Inglese, Eddie Pellagrini;

2001: Bob Cappadona, Gene DeFilippo, Ted Mingolla, Guerino “Goody” Petronelli;

2002: Francis X. Bellotti, Bob DeFelice, Carl Gambardella, Vito “Babe” Parilli;

2003: Rocky Carzo, Joe Castiglione, Armond Colombo, Pamela Donnaruma, Robert
“Bobby” Leo, Jerry Trupiano;

2004: Kelly Amonte-Hiller, George Bossi, David Gemelli, Lennie Merullo, Steve
Palermo;

2005: John DiBiaso, Terry Francona, Jim Marcellino, Scott Pioli;

2006: Dick Bresciani, Don Croatti, Peter Cronan, Karen Geromini;

2007: Ted Donato, Vin Santosuosso, Dick Umile;

2008: Dick Berardino, Lou Merloni;

2009: Dave Bavaro, Sal Lupoli.

2013: Joe Andruzzi, Sean Stellato;

2015: Mike Pagliarulo, Joe Sacco;

2016: Gary Balletto, Vinny Marino;

2017: Joe Amorosino, Dave Caiazzo

2018: Rich Cappiello, Greg Comella

2023: Thomas DiBenedetto, Dominic Sardo, Jr.

2025: Joseph DiSarcina, Coach Alan Fornaro. Special Tony “The Champ” DeMarco
Award- Coach John DiBiaso.

2026: Please Check Back With Us for an October Ceremony.