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