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National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Chicago

Exactly what the name says; this is a glittering, big-budget facility, moved here from the suburbs a few years ago.

Exactly what the name says; this is a glittering, big-budget facility, moved here from the suburbs a few years ago. The collection pays tribute to more than 200 inductees from many professional sports, with Joe DiMaggio held in highest esteem. Space for event rentals (like fundraisers for Italian-American politicians) outstrips the space for exhibits, though.


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About National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame

 1431 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL, United States

 +1 312-226-5566

 www.niashf.org

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