The red "WATCH" buttons link to a video featuring interviews with or about that years inductees (individual and team.)
Honoring the 2025 class of the Hancock Sports Hall of Fame. Hosted by John Marshall, who interviews the current class of inductees for Hancock County's top athletes of all time.
Honoring the 2024 class of the Hancock Sports Hall of Fame. Hosted by Tim Montgomery, who interviews the current class of inductees for Hancock County's top athletes of all time.
Hancock Sports Hall of Fame 2023: Hosted by Chris Miller. April 22nd, 2023 at Owens Community College Education & Wellness Center.
2022 Hancock Sports Hall of Fame Inductees: Honoring the 36th class of the Hancock Sports Hall of Fame. Hosted by Chris Miller, who interviews the current class of inductees.
2019 Hancock Sports Hall of Fame Inductees: Hosted by Tim Montgomery. This is the 35th annual Hancock Sports Hall of Fame Inductees!
2018 Hancock Sports Hall of Fame Inductees: Chris Miller hosts this in-depth sit down with this years class.
2017 Hancock Sports Hall of Fame: Hosted by Dan Kotnik.
2016 Hancock Sports Hall of Fame: Hosted by Spike Berry and John Conlin and filmed live at Owens Community College in Findlay, Ohio.
2015 Hancock Hall of Fame Inductees.
Hancock Sports Hall of Fame 2014 Inductees.
The next Hall of Fame Induction Banquet is Saturday, April 25, 2026
You can purchase tickets online via the button below when they become available.
Banquet Tickets (Not yet available)
The Findlay Public Library has a digital collection of Induction Banquet Booklets from 1985-2014. Click the image on the left to see the collection and flip through the contents.
Our annual spring golf outing is our only fund-raising event. The funds raised help to support our organizations efforts to honor and recognize the athletes of Hancock County.
What a great way to come out and meet many of our inductees and show your support.
2022 – John Poff, hole No.17
2022 – Kyle Krauss, hole No.3
2021 – Dave Krauss, hole No.3
The next Hall of Fame Golf Outing is Friday, June 26, 2026 @ Hillcrest Golf Club.
You can purchase tickets online via the button below when they become available.
Team Registrations (Not yet available)Sponsorships (Not yet available)
First, second, and third place winners listed by year. Click the image to see a larger photo. Click on the red "Read Me" icon for a PDF Golf Outing Wrap-up with details of the day, including sponsors and finishes.
2025 WINNERS
1st– Jim Warren, Dan Yates, Bill Kotterman, Rob Strasbaugh
2nd– Jim Givens, Kyle Nierman, David Buck, Derek Downs
3rd– John Vielhaber, John Zitkovic, Duane Zitkovic, Tom Leddy
2024 WINNERS
1st– Jim Givens, Meredith Wipper, Kyle Niermann, Mark Sleasman
2nd– John Vielhaber, Larry Vielhaber, Daniel Vielhaber, John Zitkovic
3rd– Dave Krauss, Marc Krauss, Marty Panning, Randy MacDonald
2023 WINNERS
1st– Al Baker, John Beall, Dom Guarnieri, Norm Haynes
2nd– Jordan Alt, Brandon Baker, Eric Onrus, Tyler Strauer
3rd– Eric Dysert, Travis Fisher, Anthony Miller, Josh Riedmaier
2022 WINNERS
1st - Chuck Rogers, John Poff, Dave Wilson, Jim Baron, Brad Longbery
2nd - John Vielhaber, John Zitkovic, Larry Vielhaber, Daniel Vielhaber
3rd - Dave Krauss, Marty Panning, Randy McDonald, Mark Feehan
2021 WINNERS
1st - Jason Vermillion, Seth Newlove, Scott Bergman, Jon Brimley
2nd - Tim Boutwell, Dewey Beach, Neil Schaller, Mike Sherer
3rd - Mike Richards, Jay Stratton, Jim Baxter, Dave Grayson
2019 WINNERS
1st - Vinnie Shoemaker, Brandon Shoemaker, Spencer Shoemaker, Dave Welch, Jr.
2nd - Jim Givens, Kyle Nierman, Bryan Golding, Blaine Maag
3rd - Mike Brand, Eric Heitkamp, Richie Van Hoose, Mac Williams
2018 WINNERS
1st - Vince Shoemaker, Spencer Shoemaker, Brandon Shoemaker, David Welch, Jr.
2nd - Jim Givens, Kyle Nierman, Bryan Golding
3rd - Mike Brand, Eric Heitkamp, Richie Van Hoose
2017 WINNERS
1st - John Beall, Jake Miller, Hannah Schneider, Kasey Petty
2nd - Vince Shoemaker, Spencer Shoemaker, Brandon Shoemaker, Eric Gilbert
3rd - Terry Grose, Jake McCord, David Norway, George Norway
2016 WINNERS
1st - John Beall, Dom Guarnieri, Jake Miller, Hannah Schneider
2nd - Bill Kotterman, Matt Kotterman, Kory Kotterman, Mike Deeter
The Glory Days of sporting careers are brought back to life with the swing of a golf club, the cheering crowds in a stadium, the smell of chlorine from the pool, the crack of a bat, the sound of tennis shoes on a basketball court. These triggers bring back memories of last-minute buzzer beaters, Hail Mary long bombs and the grand slams that turned an athlete into a hero.
The Hancock Sports Hall of Fame is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the athletes and those who contributed to the history of sports in Hancock County. Please consider donating to this important tradition. You may donate online or download and print a PDF form to complete and mail to us.
