Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame


Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame

Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame (TCSHOF) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to honoring those individuals prominent in the history of athletics in Tuscarawas County. The Hall recognizes the timeless intertwining of sports into the fabric of the county’s everyday life and is devoted to recognizing and honoring those athletic and support personnel who have made outstanding contributions to our county’s incredible sports history.

The TCSHOF is committed to:

  • Through enshrinement, honoring and recognizing those individuals who have excelled in their sport.
  • Honoring organizations prominent in Tuscarawas County for contributions to athletics.
  • Honoring athletic support personnel such as officials, administrators, & volunteers.
  • Public edification by creating/establishing a permanent TCSHOF display.
  • Memorializing athletic venues of historical importance.
2022 Living Inductees

Learn more about TCSHOF and its inductees on this interactive site.

The Class of 2022

Read The Times-Reporter article on the class of 2022 – the inaugural class.  

Inaugural Induction Ceremony Photos

Photos from the inaugural induction ceremonies can be found on the TCSHOF Facebook page or below:

Inaugural Induction Ceremony DVD

Both the June 3, 2022 and the June 18, 2022 induction ceremonies have been professionally recorded.  If you would like to purchase a DVD ($20 each), please download the order form.

The Class of 2024

Read The Times Reporter article on the Class of 2024.

Read The Bargain Hunter article on the Class of 2024.

Get your tickets for the 2024 TCSHOF Induction Banquet and Ceremony on Saturday June 22, 2024 at Buckeye Career Center.

2024 Tuscarawas County High School Football Preview Night

The 2nd Annual Tuscarawas County High School Football Preview Night will be held on the evening of Tuesday, August 6 at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center, located at 425 Prospect Street in Dover, Ohio. The event will include a meal and a preview of the 2024 football season. Head football coaches from all nine Tuscarawas County schools will be given the opportunity to share insight on their team, their impact players, and the upcoming season. Members of the community and the media will have the opportunity to ask the head coaches questions as well.

“Tuscarawas County has a very rich history,” says Tom Farbizo, president of the Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame. “The Preview Night will be the start of a great new tradition in our county. Moderated by Hank Keathley, the event will be a wonderful way to support your team and to share your excitement about the upcoming football season.”

Tickets for the event will go on sale in the spring of 2024. Stay tuned…

Nominate Someone Today!

Do you know someone who deserves consideration for the 2026 class?  Complete the web form or print out and complete a nomination brochure.

Become a Friend of the Hall of Fame!

Your support is needed!  Become a Friend by making a tax-deductible gift to the Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame. Your donation enables TCSHOF to continue its mission to “honor the past, celebrate the present, and promote the future” of sports in our community.  Your support helps us maintain and project the legacy of the games we play.  TCSHOF is a registered 501©3 non-profit organization. 

Stay connected by Liking the TCSHOF Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/TCSHOF