When Bears running back Brian Piccolo died at 26 of embryonal cell carcinoma 50 years ago Tuesday, a crestfallen George Halas said, ‘‘He was so young to die with a future that held so much for him. But Brian made the most of the brief 26 years allowed to him.” Then he added, “And he […]
CHICAGO – Following an illustrious 45-year career at DePaul University, Athletic Director Jean Lenti Ponsetto has notified University President Gabriel Esteban and the University Board of Trustees of her intention to retire in the coming months. Ponsetto has agreed to stay on in her role and assist the university with the leadership transition to a new athletic […]
Tony Ferraro, the Chairman of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors, has announced the unanimous election of Ron Onesti as President of the organization. “The Board of Directors selected Ron Onesti to lead and to cultivate the NIASHF as he has the credentials, the passion and the history with the […]
Join us for our 11th Annual Night at the Fights Amateur Boxing Tournament on February 27th at the Belvedere Events & Banquets in Elk Grove Village, IL. Honoring Lou Manfredini from WGN Radio with our Gary Hall Friendship Award and Michael Leonetti from Belmont Bank & Trust with our Les Trilla Champions Award. Special guests […]
