Athletics

2024 AHEPA Athletics Hall of Fame

Letter from the Chairman

Dear Brothers:

The Order of AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame was founded in 1974, and now includes more than 175 inductees.  Annually, candidates are nominated by members of AHEPA, and after a thorough vetting process are selected by 20 Hall of Fame Selection Committee members, who encompass a broad cross-section of engaged voters, geographically and experience-wise.  While selection recognizes athletic accomplishments, it also acknowledges personal character and civic and community service. 

The HOF honors the most outstanding Hellenic athletes and the sport’s industry’s leaders, including such greats as Harry Agganis, Alex Karras, Milt Pappas, Pete Sampras, Eric Karros, Gene Rossides, Steve Lappas, Bob Costas, Nick Markakis and Greg Louganis!

An applicant must be nominated by a member of the AHEPA family, by use of the attached 2024 Hall of Fame Application.

Nomination Form

Print and Submit
Deadline: March 31, 2024

Submissions or questions for the AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame should be directed to:

Gregory J. Stamos, Chairman 
AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee
241 Main Street,
Ansonia, CT 06401

Phone (203)735-9293
Fax (203) 734-5065
stamosatty@sbcglobal.net

2024 AHEPA Athletics Scholar-Athlete Awards

Deadline April 15, 2024

ANY AHEPAN INTERESTED IN DISCUSSING THE FUNDING OF A SCHOLARSHIP, PLEASE CONTACT JAMES RIGOPOULOS!

jamur10@yahoo.com

The Order of AHEPA has proudly awarded scholarships to a number of deserving Scholar-Athletes at the High School and College levels for a number of years.  These scholarships are funded through the generosity of Brother AHEPANS and their families, often in honor of an active and committed Brother or in memory of a deceased Brother or family member, or through the efforts of the AHEPA Athletic Department.  The awards recognize and reward the accomplishments, including academic, athletic, and community service, of the Hellenic Community’s future leaders!  Each particular Scholarship recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of sports, and in some cases, the classroom and community service.

An applicant must be nominated by a member, in good standing, of the AHEPA family, by use of the attached 2024 Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Application Form.

The deadline for submission is April 15, 2024, and all inquiries should be forwarded to the Chairman of the Scholar-Athlete Selection Committee, James Rigopoulos (email:  jamur10@yahoo.com).

Click here to download the Athletic Scholarships and Awards’ Application.

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AHEPA Hall of Fame

The AHEPA Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1974 and now includes more than 140 inductees. Each year candidates are nominated by members of the AHEPA family, and after a thorough vetting process, are selected by the 20 Hall of Fame Selection Committee members, who encompass a broad cross-section of engaged voters, with diversity as to geography, age, and athletic interests. Significantly, while selection certainly recognizes athletic achievement, the selection criteria tellingly also includes personal character and civic and community service.

Ted Leonsis - Added to AHEPA Hall of Fame in 2015

AHEPA Hellenic Hall of Fame

2023

George Kokinis

NFL Team Executive – Baltimore Ravens

George Kostelis

Collegiate Men’s Soccer Player and Coach

Alexi Lalas

Collegiate,  Professional and USMNT Soccer Player

Nick Mourouzis

College Head Football Coach

Kristofer O’Dowd

College Football Player
 
 

Jason Zafiros

College Tennis Player

2022

Alex Anthopoulos

World Series General Manager, Atlanta Braves

Jim Karsatos

College and professional football player

 

Nick Markakis

Former professional All-Star baseball player

 

Tony Pashos

College and professional football player

 

Samantha Prahalis

College and professional basketball player
 
 

Nick Voris

College baseball and football and football coach

2021

Kurt Rambis

Former NBA Player and Head Coach

 

Stella Sampras-Webster

Head Coach, UCLA Women’s Tennis and former Tennis collegiate and professional player
 
 

Pyrros Dimas

Gold Medal Olympian in Weightlifting
 
 

Spero Dedes

Multi-network National Sports Broadcaster
 
 
 

Ted Karras, III

Professional football player (Agganis Hellenic Award)
 
 

Marcos Baghdatis

Professional Tennis
 
 

Pat and Chris Winkel

College baseball (William Chirgotis Most Outstanding College Athlete)

2020

George John

Professional soccer
Shoreline, WA

George Karlafis


College football (William Chirgotis Most Outstanding College Athlete)

Stamos “Tom” Mazerakis


Baseball coach

Eleni Rosides


Professional tennis
Washington, DC

Christopher Soukas


Wrestling and soccer

Steanos Tsitsipas


Professional tennis (Harry Agganis Hellenic Award)

2019

Lt. Col. Thomas Bellairs


Basketball
Denver, CO

Cory Bellinger


Professional baseball (Harry Agganis Hellenic Award)
Los Angeles, CA

Valorie Kondos Field


Women’s Gymnastics
Los Angeles, CA

Peter Laskaris


Basketball
Swampscot, MA

James Sotos

College basketball (William Chirgotis Most Outstanding College Athlete)

Adam Rand


Lacrosse
Niantic, CT

George Veras

Television Producer, Pro Football Hall of Fame executive
Canton, OH

2018

Harry Cicma

Sports Anchor, Professional Tennis
West New York, NJ

Dean Karnazes

Ultra Marathoner (Harry Agganis Hellenic Award)

Michelle “Belle” Koclanes


Basketball
Hanover, NH

James Nicholas


College golf (William Chirgotis Most Outstanding College Athlete)

George Papadakos


Professional Basketball
Toronto, CA

Mark Philippoussis


Professional Tennis, Olympian
Melbourne, AU

George Ravanis


College Baseball

2017

Dr. James Vailas

College Football, Basketball, Lacrosse

May Kotsopoulos

College Basketball

Dan Mavraides

College Basketball

Nick Tsiotos

College Basketball & Journalist

Aleke Joy Tsoubanos

College Tennis

2016

Nicolette (“Nikki”) Gianulias

Professional Bowler

Niko Koutouvides

College and Professional football player

John Margaritis

Head women’s basketball coach, UC Riverside

Steven Schubert

College and professional football player

Christos (“Chris”) Tsiotos

College basketball player

2015

Paul J. Kaliades

Dobbs Ferry, NY

Robert Barnek

Lynbrook, NY

Christina Loukas

Chicago, IL

Theodore Leonsis

Brooklyn, NY

2014

Peter Karmanos, Jr.

Owner, Charlotte Hurricanes

Joe Panos

National Football League

Matt Stover

National Football League

2013

Kirk Vidas

College and Professional Basketball

William “Bill” Atessis

Nick Galis

Bill Gazonis

Greg Louganis

Constantine “Charles” Theokas

2012

Dean Lampros

Steve Leonidis

Nick Pappageorge

Leonidas Tsantiris

2011

Arthur Anastopoulo

Adam Archuleta

Nick Kypreos

Stan Spirou

George Theodore

2010

Eric Karros

Gus Constantine

Steve Lapps

Stanley Maratos

2009

John Galaris

Greg Manesiotis

Vasili “Billy” Pappas

2007

Pete Sampras

Carl Angelos

George Papas

Andy Sideris

2006

Anthony Loukas

George Makris

Mike Balistaris

Chris Kontos

Manuel Karmoutsos

Ernie Serfas

2005

Anthony Loukas

George Makris

Mike Balistaris

Chris Kontos

Manuel Karmoutsos

Ernie Serfas

2004

Jim Carson

Jim Daopoulos

Nick Pappas

Lou Skizas

2003

Peter Angelos

George Dimit

Jon Korfas

Tom Palis

2002

George Angelopoulos

John Critzos II

Charles George

Michael Siganos

2000

Alex Aronis

George Bollas Sr.

Alex G. Spanos

Peter G. Stark

1999

George Katavolos

Art Demmas

Tom Laris

Diana Nyad

1998

Nick Sacrinty

Robert Samaras

Fred Smerlas

Leo Thalassites

1997

Ernest Afganis

Phil Bouzeos

John Pachivas Sr.

Lou Tsipis

1996

Augustus Ganakas

Dr. Tom Katsimpalis

John Tsitsouris

Paul Xanthos

1995

Jimmy Caras

George Dales

James Poulos

David Psaltis

1994

Al Campanis

John Diamantakos

John Kouchalakis

1993

Joe Collins

Ted Gregory

Spiros Siaggas

Chris Vagotis

1992

Nick Conteas

Bill Korinthias

Lee Palles

Bill Theodoratos

1991

Alex Athas

Bob Costas

Louis Karras

Archie Kodros

Mike Schooles

1990

Van Nomikos

Peter Tountas

1989

Eugene Rossides

Nickos Spanakos

Petros Spanakos

1988

John Karras

Menil Mavraides

1987

Plato Andros

Louis Manesiotis

1986

John Melekas

Dr. George Poloynis

Nick Rodis

1985

Chris Farasopoulos

1984

Nick Mantis

Lea Poulos-Muelles

1983

Red Karras

John Maskas

1982

Nick Kladis

Dr. Monthe Kofos

Archie Matsos

Nick Rassas

George Zacharias

1981

Nick Kerasiotis

Andy Marefos

Chris Pelekoudas

1980

Anton Christofourides

Gus Niarhos

1979

Arthur Gregory

Billy Loes

1978

Mike Castronis

William Mackrides

Gus Zitries

1977

Dr. George Kaftan

James Kekeris

Gus Triandos

1976

Alex Grammas

Johnny Morris

George Saimes

1975

Harry Agganis

Dee Andros

Peter Clentzos

Alex Kampouris

Alex Karras

Jim Londos

Milt Pappas

Pete Pihos

Lou Tsioropoulos

Gus Zarnas

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