Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame
In the spring of 1965, a group of sports-minded Savannahians met for a luncheon meeting. This group of individuals founded the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame. The following is a list of these founders:
The Founders
First Elected President – James M. Artley
First Vic President – Neal Ellis
Founding Board of Trustees
Nick Athanas, Leo E. Center, Carl Griffin, Ashley K. Dearing, Jr., Robert LaMotte, Ivey M. “Chick” Shivers, Thomas “Buck” Stevens, H.S. Bounds, G. Fred Garis, Al B. Jennings, Judge Julius S. Fine, Nick Mamalakis, Harry T. Shore, Jr. and J. Rogers Templeton
Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame Officers
President – Sammy Strode
Vice President – Michael Larisey
Secretary – Paul Webber
Treasurer – Josh Klien
Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame Board of Trustees
Jeff Karesh
Stephen Brannan
Ken Griner
Sammy Strode
Mark Carter
Michael Larisey
Earl Etheridge
Thom Brooks
Paul Webber
Josh Klien
Chip Grayson