Christmas Parody

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Italian Hall Of Fame (National)

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1431 West Taylor Street
Chicago, Illinois, 60607
312-226-5566 (Phone)
312-226-5678 (Fax)



Museum Hours of Operation:

Monday-Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday-Sunday: 11AM - 4PM

The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is handicap accessible

In 1977, George Randazzo founded the Italian American Boxing Hall of Fame as a way to raise money for a struggling local Catholic youth program. Randazzo collected boxing photos and memorabilia, a hobby that inspired him to organize a fundraising dinner that brought together a list of boxing greats and celebrities. The dinner honored twenty-three former Italian American boxing world champions, including Rocky Graziano, Jake LaMotta, Sammy Angott, Willie Pep, and posthumously Rocky Marciano, Primo Carnera and Tony Canzoneri.

The results were so overwhelming that a friend and local businessman, Don Ponte, encouraged Randazzo to start a Hall of Fame to honor all Italian American athletes. One year later, the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame was founded as a non-profit, educational institution. The first induction ceremony and banquet was a star-studded event, as the Hall of Fame honored Lou Ambers, Eddie Arcaro, Charlie Trippi, Gino Marchetti, Dom DiMaggio and "The Yankee Clipper," Joe DiMaggio. Mrs. Vince Lombardi also accepted the posthumous induction of her late husband, Coach Vince Lombardi.

In the years that followed, celebrities from all walks of life have come to the annual induction ceremonies to pay tribute to outstanding Italian American sports champions and heroes. A special and uninvited guest took part in the 1980 induction ceremony, as Prisident Jimmy Carter offered his congratulations and addressed the crowd. In 1988 the Hall of Fame moved from its original headquarters in Elmwood Park to Arlington Heights.

The NIASHF enjoyed a new beginning in 1998 with the help of Phoenix Suns Chairman/CEO Jerry Colangelo. A 1994 Inductee and Chicago Heights native, Colangelo was asked by Randazzo to serve as Chairman of an ambitious new Hall of Fame building project in the heart of Chicago's Little Italy. Colangelo accepted, and has succeeded in bringing together civic-minded men and women from across the country in support of the project. In 2000 the new facility was dedicated as "The Jerry Colangelo Center," a tribute to his efforts and leadership.

There are now over 200 inductees enshrined in the Hall of Fame. To date, the organization has raised over 6 million for scholarships and charitable causes. In 27 years, the collection of sports memorabilia the Hall has amassed is second to none. The priceless artifacts include Mario Andretti's Indy 500 racecar, Rocky Marciano's first heavyweight championship belt, Vince Lombardi's last coat worn as coach of the Green Bay Packers, and swimmer Matt Biondi's Olympic Gold Medals.

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The Pizza Dance

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Top 10 Italian Restaurants in Chicago

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  		1. 626 North State Street
    Chicago
    (312) 698-5000

    According to http://www.gayot.com

    Quartino

    www.quartinochicago.com

     290 Google reviews
  		2. 71 West Monroe Street
    Chicago
    (312) 332-4040

    Vivere

    www.vivere-chicago.com

     80 Google reviews
  		3. 521 North Rush Street
    Chicago
    (312) 396-0001

    Buca di Beppo - Chicago - Rush and Grand

    www.bucadibeppo.com/.../default1305.aspx

     43 Google reviews
  		4. 71 West Monroe Street
    Chicago
    (312) 332-7005

    Italian Village Restaurants

    italianvillage-chicago.net

     283 Google reviews
  		5. 1431 West Taylor Street
    Chicago
    (312) 226-5566

    National Italian American Sports Hall Of Fame

    www.niashf.org

    1 Google review
  		6. 29 East Ohio Street
    Chicago
    (312) 321-1000

    Pizzeria Uno

    www.unos.com

     261 Google reviews
  		7. 437 North Rush Street
    Chicago
    (312) 222-0101

    Phil Stefani's 437 Rush

    www.philstefanis437rush.com

     60 Google reviews

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Help Me...Help Them

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As many of you know I spend much of my time with the MISS Foundation, http://missfoundation.org/   who deal with parents that have lost a child, In 2010  I was appointed a Mentor with this wonderful organization.http://missfoundation.org/bios/msansone.html..

As a Mentor I counsel other Parents who have endured this tragedy in their lives.


On Sunday May 13th I will be participating in the Kindness Walk in Honor of my Daughter Dawn Marie....and all the Children gone too soon.If you would like to donate to this wonderful cause please see Links and Donate Button Below

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/michaelsansone/kindness-walk-phoenix-az-2012





 Michael Sansone's Page                                                           Dawn Marie



Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!


Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.


Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!







I am the Father of 5 children, Ages: (In Heaven Dawn 33), Kristen-30, Nicole-29, Michael Jr.-27, and Michelene- 19.



After the loss of my daughter Dawn in 2001 to a hit and run driver, I was fortunate to learn about the MISS Foundation which has helped reshape my life. I am hoping that this tragic event in my life and the things I have learned along the way have suited me to help other parents cope with this unthinkable loss we share.



PLEASE Help Me HELP This Wonderful Organization



Kindness Walk Phoenix, AZ

The MISS Foundation's Kindness Walk: We Walk for ThemSunday May 13, 2012 – Mother’s Day




Registration 6:45 am
Walk Begins: 7:30 am


The MISS Foundation's Kindness Walk: We Walk for Them  is an international memorial walk to remember all of the beloved children who are gone too soon, and to honor all of the mothers, fathers, families and communities by participating in Kindness Projects as a way to continue their child's legacy.

The MISS Foundation's international community invites you and your loved ones to participate in our Kindness Walk: We Walk for Them  because death is NOT bigger than a family's love, and because even in their absence, they continue to walk with us, as we walk for them.

This event's Kindness Project is called Beautiful Soles, and will take place at the conclusion of the walk. Here, families will donate new or gently used shoes, and adorn the shoes with a legacy message in honor of their beloved child. The Beautiful Soles will then be donated to local organizations that serve 


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needy children: The legacy of our beloved children will literally walk on in another child.
Please join the Kindness Revolution!








The MISS Foundation's Kindness Walk: We Walk for ThemSunday May 13, 2012 – Mother’s Day





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