2024 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The 2024 Hall of Fame Class:

· Kevin Cadle (veteran) – High school basketball star, legendary international and Olympic basketball coach, and sports broadcaster.

· Vic Carucci – Nationally recognized reporter, with 40 plus years covering the NFL.

· Norm Foster (veteran) – Legendary high school coach from Iroquois High School and Amherst High School.

· Warren Gelman – Three-sport high school athlete and longtime WNY youth hockey administrator.

· Rob Gronkowski – 4-time Super Bowl Champion and 5-time Pro Bowl selection; NFL tight end.

· Rick Lancellotti – Minor League Baseball standout with Bisons, and premier youth baseball instructor in WNY.

· Bridget Niland – Standout track athlete and college sports administrator.

· Brooks Orpik – Boston College hockey standout and two-time Stanley Cup Champion.

· Cecelie Owens – Holder of numerous Buffalo State hoops records – founder of Goals. Integrity. Respect. Leadership. Sports. (G.I.R.L.S.) Foundation

· Walt Stefani – Volleyball legend in WNY as player, coach and administrator.

· Ed Van Tine (veteran) – Trailblazer, known as the “Godfather of lacrosse in Western New York.”

· Paul Wieland (veteran) – Groundbreaking communications professional for the Buffalo Sabres.

Team of Distinction

1967-70 St. Bonaventure Basketball teams

Host or Publisher The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame