The votes are in! The International Stadium Chasing Hall of Fame’s 2026 class saw 5 amazing stadium chasers inducted. All nominees were voted upon by their peers in our special fan-vote system.
The ISCHOF, presented by Stadium51, is a virtual museum that aims to showcase the passionate individuals who have embarked upon a journey to visit sports venues around the world. The ISCHOF’s goal is to recognize those who have made remarkable achievements in attending live sporting events, showcasing their dedication to the love of the game and the unique experiences that come with visiting iconic stadiums.
Our Mission:
- To highlight the accomplishments of exceptional stadium chasers from diverse backgrounds and regions.
- To foster a community of sports enthusiasts who share their stories, adventures and insights.
- To inspire others to start their own stadium chasing adventure.
The permanent virtual museum celebrating all of our members can be found here. Let’s take a closer look at our 2026 inductees!
Inductees
Gary Herman
15% of all votes
“I’m a core four member of Club 124. It was Club 121 when I first got in back in December 2002. Since then, I’ve continued to maintain my status as new venues have opened up. I’ve been to 19 countries & four continents as well.”
Peter Farrell
14% of all votes
“I’m Long Island born, raised in Horseheads, NY and have been a resident of the Buffalo area since 1995, suffering mightily as a fan of the local teams. I’ve always had a passion for travel and since 1998 have been in search of sporting events, the overwhelming majority of it with my travel partner Andrew Kulyk. Together we were the first people known to complete what is known as Club 124, attending a home game of every franchise in North America’s four major professional sports leagues when we attended a Detroit Lions game on December 15, 2002. I’ve also been proudly serving the public for thirty one years as a letter carrier at the United States Postal Service.”
Karen Konieczka
14% of all votes
“I am an avid sports fan, especially of my Michigan teams. My family and I have been stadium chasing for years, way before posting pics to sports chasing groups! I achieved Club 124 status in 2023. Along the way, I fell in love with mascots and try to find them at each game I attend. I am honored to be chosen to be a part of this amazing group.”
Mark Chesna
13% of all votes
“I hit my very first sporting event, Cubs at Cardinals, with my father and older brother, and was hooked! Through the years, my highlights are first and foremost Club 124 – not only because those sports are my favorites, but more so because of meeting up with others who share the same passion. But it’s not just that, being able to attend the Indy 500, the Grand Slam of golf, several Final Fours, two Olympic Games, baseball in Japan and Korea, the European League Final Four in Prague, and the finish line of the Iditarod has made the chase interesting and worthwhile. All in all, I’ve been to hundreds of college football and basketball venues and nearly 200 minor league baseball parks for more than 1,000 venues total.”
Bart Wilhelm
12% of all votes
“I’ve been a baseball fan all my life. In 2003, I started going to games every week and in 2007 I realized my dream of going to all 30 MLB parks in one season. After that I knocked off all (then) 161 minor league parks. Now I’m currently working on seeing the 300+ DI college parks. My lifetime total as of this writing is 530 baseball parks where I’ve seen a game.”
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