Four new names will be added to the Chatham Sports Hall of Fame this fall.
This year’s inductees include Max Allin as the Modern Athlete for basketball. Allin was a three-time UCC Athlete of the Year and played in Australia, earning league defensive player honours and helping his team to the championship finals.
Paul Allen will be inducted in the legend category for baseball. Allen was a three-time OBA provincial champion. He had a nine-year career in the Intercounty Baseball League from 1963 until 1972, was a two-time IBL all-star, and named one of the top 30 London Majors players of all time.
Jason Chickowski is being inducted in the Builder category for his work with Chatham Minor Baseball, and the 1972-73 Chatham Maroons, winners of the 73 Buckland Cup, are being honoured in the team category.
An induction ceremony to honour the Class of 2026 is scheduled to take place on September 24.
The Chatham Sports Hall of Fame is located in Memorial Arena.