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Congratulations Paul! Paul was also the 2025 recipient of the National Polish American Sports HOF Excellence in Sports award.

May 17, 1997 – Ground-breaking takes place on the new Tom Gola Arena in Philadelphia, PA. The arena is named in honor of La Salle University basketball star Tom Gola, whose hardwood achievements would later earn him induction into Basketball HOF and the National Polish American Sports HOF .

Pete Banaszak is born on this day. Known by his teammates as “Rooster,” Banaszak’s 13-year NFL career was highlighted by Super Bowl appearances-1968 (Super Bowl II) and 1977 (Super Bowl XI),where his two touchdowns would lead the Las Vegas Raiders to a 32-14 win over Minnesota Vikings. National Polish American Sports HOF

Baseball Hall of Famer Al Simmons (Szymanski) is born this day in Milwaukee, WI. Simmons played 20 years in the Major Leagues, establishing a life-time batting average of .334. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ in Cooperstown in 1953, and the National Polish American Sports HOF in 1975.

Happy Birthday National Polish American Sports HOF Inductee Mitch Kupchak. Mitch was 13th pick in 1976 NBA Draft and went on to a ten-year NBA career with Washington Bullets and L.A. Los Angeles Lakers. Following his retirement as a player, he moved into the front office, becoming GM of the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets.

Bob Kuzava -- Born on this day i, Kuzava signed with the Cleveland Indians in 1946, and went on to a strong 11-year major league career that included three consecutive World Series Championships with the New York Yankees , in 1951,’52, and’53. National Polish American Sports HOF

National Polish American Sports HOF inductee Tony Zale (born Anthony Florian Zaleski) is born on #OTD in Gary, Indiana. Considered one of the greatest middleweights of all-time, the “Man of Steel” is best known for his trilogy of fights with Rocky Graziano, with Zale emerging victorious in 2 of 3 bouts

Happy Birthday, Sue Rojcewicz! Sue was a vital member of the U.S. Women’s Basketball Team in the mid-1970’s, and played an important role in leading the U.S. Women’s Team to a silver medal in the 1976 Olympics- the first time women’s basketball was ever played as an Olympic event

National Polish American Sports HOF Inductee Norbert Schemansky is born on this day and becomes one of the greatest weightlifters ever. Despite missing ‘56 The Olympic Games with a back injury, Schemansky becomes the first weightlifter to earn medals in four separate Olympics; Silver’’48; Gold-‘52;Bronze-‘60 & ‘64

June 5, 1978 – National Polish American Sports HOF inductee Evan “Big Cat” Williams hits the pages of Sports Illustrated Magazine in an article entitled “The Whack of the Cat”. SportsIllustrated

June 7, 1978, National Polish American Sports HOF inductee Mitch Kupchak contributed 13 points and 5 rebounds as the Washington Bullets(now the Wizards) defeated the Seattle Supersonics 105-99 in game seven of the NBA’s Championship Finals. To date this has been Washington’s only NBA title.

June 9, 1981-National Polish American Sports HOF inductee Kelly Tripucka becomes the second, 1st-round pick of Detroit Pistons in the 1981 NBA Draft. Tripucka, is the son of another National Polish American Sports HOF inductee Frank Tripucka. The Piston’s other first round selection that year? Isiah Thomas, selected second overall

June 10,1948-National Polish American Sports HOF inductee Tony Zale defeats Rocky Graziano in the third and final fight of their epic trilogy of championship bouts. With the victory, Zale regains the Middleweight Crown, and prevails in the classic three-fight series, two wins to one.

Congratulations to Connor Buczek on coaching the 2025 Cornell University lacrosse men’s national championship team.National Polish American Sports HOF Big Red Lacrosse

Happy birthday National Polish American Sports HOF inductee Ryan Klesko, born on this date in Westminster, CA. Outfielder/1st baseman Klesko played 16 years with three teams: Atlanta, San Diego, San Francisco. He helped Atlanta Braves win the 1995 World Series in which he homered in each of games #3, #4, and #5.

June 14, 1973 – The first National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame testimonial banquet is held at the Polish Century Club of Detroit. More than 400 guests gather to honor the first inductee of the National Polish American Sports HOF , legendary baseball great Stan “The Man” Musial.

rollin' in on a Thursday for X's & BrO's to talk Detroit Tigers stumble, NBA draft, the tiring theme about the Detroit Lions and we talk to 3x SB champ Stephen Gotskowski at 8:35-part of the new class inducted into the Polish-American Sports HOF in Troy. Join us on michigansportsnetwork.com

Born on this date in 1926 National Polish American Sports HOF inductee Len Ceglarski. Ceglarski coached college hockey for 34 years-14 yrs at Clarkson University and 20 yrs at Boston College, retiring in 1992. Also,he played on the U.S. Olympic team in 1952, winning a silver medal. Len passed away in 2017.

June 27, 1976, APBA (American Power Boat Association) driver and National Polish American Sports HOF inductee Tom D’Eath won the first of his three Gold Cup trophies. Tom was noted as a racecar driver as well as a hydroplane driver. Read more about Tom at bit.ly/2HUCKlq

July 4, 1984. Pitching for the New York Yankees, Phil Niekro strikes out Larry Parish of the Texas Rangers to become just the 9th pitcher in MLB history to record 3,000 strikeouts. Niekro was inducted into the National Polish American Sports HOF in 1990, and the BaseballHallofFame in 1997.