The Elgin Sports Hall of Fame has inducted 209 members since 1980. All of the Inductees are celebrated for their outstanding achievements and accomplishments in their respective sport(s). As the highest honor in Elgin athletics, entrance into the Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding contributions to a variety of sports.
2023 Inductees
Matt Schabert quarterbacked the Larkin varsity football team from 1997 – 1999. In his senior season, Matt passed for 2837 yards and 30 touchdowns, including four games of over 300 yards.
Mark Stettner (EHS Class of 1974) is nominated for football. A two year letterman, Mark played defensive end and finished second on the team his junior season with 144 tackles for the conference champion Maroons. As a senior, he played fullback and led the team in rushing with 685 yards and 11 touchdowns. In addition, he led the Upstate 8 conference with an average of 6.8 yards per carry and in scoring with eight touchdowns and 54 points. Post season honors included most valuable running back, 1st team all-conference, 1st team fullback for the Coke/Chicago Tribune Golden Helmet Award, Chicago Tribune All-Star, All-State special mention, and recognition by the Prep All-America yearbook. Stettner was also named EHS Athlete of the Year for his outstanding accomplishments in football and wrestling, in which he was 29-7 and qualified for the state tournament. As a running back at Eastern Illinois University, Mark was the team’s leading rusher his first two seasons. In 1977, he set the single game team record with 44 carries, which stood for 16 years. In addition, Stettner set school records with 604 total carries (now 8th) and 2638 rushing yards (now 10th). Mark was nominated as a Division II All-American running back in 1977.Bruce Bazsali – Elgin Sports Fall of Fame Induction – 2022
Experience it in person!
If you’d like to view see Prior Years’ Inductees we invite you to the ESHOF on-site Touch Pro Experience, located at The Centre of Elgin, or visit the Virtual Hall of Fame.
