ROBERT L. SMITH

ROBERT L. SMITH

RENOWNED BUFFALO SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER If a picture is worth a thousand words, then Robert L. Smith has penned countless novels documenting Buffalo’s rich history and the region’s sports heritage. Born and raised in Buffalo, Smith’s father, R Tex Smith, an amateur...
Dorothy Sowers

Dorothy Sowers

Synchronized Swimming Coach The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame is graced with several members honored for long careers in dedication to the youth of Western New York. Many remarkable teachers and coaches have labored for years in relative obscurity, molding the...
Warren Spahn

Warren Spahn

Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Despite three years in the military during his early 20s, Warren Spahn nonetheless won more games than any other lefthander in major league history. He is considered by many to be the greatest left-handed hurler in the history of...
Jody Swanson Starck

Jody Swanson Starck

International Sailing Champion The lake at Buffalo’s doorstep is one of her most precious natural resources, and has been an exciting sporting venue for many Buffalo athletes. Among competitive sailors who have learned their trade on local waters, none has...
Dr. Daniel P. Starr

Dr. Daniel P. Starr

Canisius College long tenured Athletic Director Dr. Daniel P. Starr served as athletic director at Canisius College for more than 26 years and, upon his departure, was the second longest tenured NCAA Division I A.D. in the country. In historical terms, that covered...