Inductees

The Class of 2026 will be inducted into the Gary Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Indiana University Northwest (IUN) Arts & Science Building Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The cost to attend the Induction Ceremony is $25.00.   Call 219-885-7407 for tickets and information.

The public is encouraged to go to the NOMINATE tab to complete a nomination form for those they would recommend be honored in the Class of 2027

Class of 2026 Inductees

  • Charles (Chuck) Adkins,  Olympic Boxing Gold Medalist
  • Wallace Bryant, College and NBA player
  • Erik Campbell, College and NFL player and College coach
  • Gerald Irons, College and NFL player
  • Terrilyn Johnson, College and Youth Administrator
  • Louis (Bo) Mallard, Renowned Championship Coach