GPSHOF | Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame

Inductees

One of the finest 3-sport athletes in Spalding's history, Cusack won 12 athletic letters during his four years at the school, while garnering 7 all-city honors as well as all-state football honors during his senior year. His basketball duels with hall member Hiles Stout are legendary.

Starring as the Irish 1st baseman for four years, while also playing in the Sunday Morning League, Jimmy captured a city title as a sophomore with a .453 batting average.

Offered athletic scholarship choices by the University of Notre Dame, Jim played freshman basketball and varsity basketball as a sophomore before deciding on a medical career. He gave up basketball and concentrated on baseball and studies the remainder of his college days.

On the diamond, Cusack became a mainstay at 1st base for 3 years, hitting over .300 each of those seasons. He led the team in average, doubles and home runs each of those years as Notre Dame gained national rankings.

His senior season (1957) he captained the Irish to a final four berth in the College World Series.

Turning down a professional offer, Jim served a tour of duty in the U.S. Air Force after school before getting his medical degree and becoming an OB-Gyn.

Dr. Cusack married his high school sweetheart, raised a family and recently retired. He and the former Maureen Horan live in Santa Maria, California.

Tri-County Youth Sports Grant

Tri-County Youth Sports Grant Winners

Donations

The Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit corporation established in October 1979 to promote the varied sports programs in the area and honor Peoria area athletes and sports personalities. Since 1979 GPSHOF has honored many individuals and teams at annual banquets held at the Peoria Civic Center. Plaques for each inductee are on permanent display at the Peoria Civic Center.

With the exception of a part-time secretary and the member board are all unpaid volunteers. The modest costs (postage, supplies, etc.) and inductee awards are financed by individual donations and business advertisers and sponsors.

We are always in need of funds to keep our programs, activities and events moving forward. We encourage your support in helping us continue to give recognition and award to Peoria area teams and athletes. We respectfully ask for your donation and sponsor support.

We have various types of advertising and donation opportunities available.

CORPORATE LEVELS

Hall of Fame (5 yrs)
$10,000

All-American (3 yrs)
$4,500

Champion (1 yr)
$1,000

PROGRAM (Annual ) LEVELS

Full Page
$300

Half Page
$250

Quarter Page
$200

Business Card
$100

NEWSLETTER LEVELS

Triple Crown (3 yrs)
$300

Double Play (2 yrs)
$200

Honorable Mention (1 yr)
$100

PERSONAL (Annual) DONATIONS

Century
$100 and above

MVP Level
$50 - $99

All-Conference Level
$25 - $49

All-Star Level
up to - $24

To make a donation or learn more about these opportunities contact us.

Events

March 30, 2019

38th Induction Banquet

The 38th Greater Peoria Sports Hall Of Fame Induction Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 6th at the Peoria Civic Center. Social Hour begins @ 5:00 pm, followed by dinner @ 6:00 pm and the induction ceremony. Tickets are $35 before March 20 and $40 if purchased between March 20 thru March 26, 2019.

To order tickets call 309-691-3553 or email: susie1026@comcast.net.

To order using a Credit Card, You must copy off this form and send to Susie. click here.

Tickets will NOT be available at the door the night of the banquet.

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Newsletters/Banquet Programs

2018 Newsletter
2018 Hall of Fame Program
2017 Newsletter
2017 Hall of Fame Program
2016 Hall of Fame Program
2016 Newsletter
2015 Newsletter
2015 Hall of Fame Program
2014 Hall of Fame Program
2014 Newsletter
2012 Newsletter
2011 Newsletter
2010 Newsletter
2009 Newsletter

Mission Statement

The first official Board of Directors meeting was held October 14, 1979. Officers were elected. Early decisions determined that the Hall of Famers would be from the Greater Peoria Area; the name would be The Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame; its purpose would be to promote and encourage the many varied sports programs in our area, to share with the area the pride we have in the accomplishments of area athletes, and to honor those men, women and teams contributing to our enjoyment and rich sports history.

With the cooperation of the Peoria Civic Center Commission and generous community support, the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame is a reality and it's future is bright..

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