Exhibits

Several satellite exhibits across Suffolk County honor the many inductees of the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame.

Pat-Med Library: The Hall’s 14th exhibit is also the seventh inside a Suffolk County library. This one recognizes Hall of Famers with connections to the Patchogue-Medford community.

Suffolk PAL: The Hall’s 13th exhibit is the first to grace a baseball field fence. Placed on the centerfield wall at the Suffolk County PAL Complex, this print features Suffolk County’s baseball history and its connections to the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame.

Sayville Public Library: The Hall dedicated its 12th exhibit on July 10, 2026, at the library. Read more.

Bay Shore Brightwaters Public Library: The Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame continued its America 250 initiative with the unveiling of its newest community exhibit at the Bay Shore Brightwaters Public Library in June 2026, celebrating the athletes, coaches, officials and sports leaders who have helped shape the rich athletic legacy of the Bay Shore community. The exhibit marks the Hall of Fame’s 11th overall display and its fifth installation inside a Suffolk County library, further expanding access to local sports history for residents of all ages. Read more.

 

Lindenhurst Public Library: The Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame proudly unveiled its newest community exhibit at the Lindenhurst Memorial Library in May 2026, continuing its mission of preserving and celebrating the rich athletic history of Suffolk County. The exhibit opening was attended by Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame President Chris R. Vaccaro, Hall of Fame committee member Jamie LaBelle, Lindenhurst native and Class of 2026 inductee Monika Kost, as well as library officials and community supporters. The exhibit highlights the accomplishments, stories, and lasting impact of Suffolk County athletes and sports figures while strengthening the Hall of Fame’s growing partnership with libraries and educational institutions across Long Island.

Bayport-Blue Point Library: The third of our new HOF library exhibits opened in May 2026 at the Bayport-Blue Point Library. Hall of Famer Dr. Anthony Donatelli and members of Joe Dooley and Kerrigan Miller’s family were on hand for the ribbon-cutting. During the event, the group shared sentiment about both the meaning of the Hall and the BBP community.

Hauppauge Public Library: This exhibit is part of our new 2026 initiative to bring the Hall of Fame into local libraries, making these stories more accessible than ever. Hauppauge marks our second installation, following last month’s debut in Brentwood, with several more planned throughout the year as we expand our historical efforts during America 250.

Brentwood Public Library: The Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame proudly unveiled its newest community exhibit at the Brentwood Public Library, celebrating Brentwood alumni and residents whose achievements have made a lasting impact on the local community and the world of sports. The exhibit is part of the Hall of Fame’s ongoing America 250 campaign, an ambitious initiative designed to expand public access to Suffolk County’s rich sports history through a growing network of exhibits across the region. This marks the seventh exhibit established by the organization, with several more planned throughout 2026. Read more.

 

Town of Babylon Annex: The Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame proudly launched a satellite exhibit at the Town of Babylon Annex, celebrating the achievements of Hall of Fame inductees with ties to the Greater Babylon community. Located along the walls outside the newly dedicated Tom Gargiulo Gymnasium, this exhibit pays tribute to local sports figures who have made significant contributions to Suffolk County’s rich athletic history. Read more.

 

Section XI – Suffolk County Athletics: Thanks to Section XI leaders Tom Combs and Pete Blieberg, both Suffolk Sports Hall of Famers and committee members, there is a satellite exhibit at the Section XI offices in Farmingville. This exhibit features athletic directors, officials, and former Section XI leaders. It was launched in 2021.

 

Long Island Sports & Rehabilitation Center: Lois Cloud Malenczak, the owner and director of physical therapy at Long Island Sports & Rehabilitation, has been on the board and selection committee of the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame for many years. She is proud to feature the many Hall of Fame coaches, athletes, officials, and athletic administrators who have utilized her sports facility. This debuted in 2019. Read more!

Town of Huntington Town Hall: The Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame and the Town of Huntington debuted an exhibit at Huntington Town Hall in February 2019. This features residents, coaches, and athletes from the Town of Huntington. Read more!

Long Island MacArthur Airport: In the Southwest Airlines terminal, you can see a full wing of images and wall art dedicated to Town of Islip residents of the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame.

Fairfield Properties Ballpark: In the VIP lobby of the home of the Long Island Ducks, you can see an exhibit dedicated to the history of the Long Island Ducks, both the now-defunct hockey club and the current baseball team that plays in the Atlantic League.