New inductees announced for Summit County Sports Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:01 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Summit County Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 on August 18. This year's class includes former Akron coach John Groce, NFL players John Cominsky, Doran Grant, and Whitney Mercilus, along with notable figures from local high school sports and track and field. The induction ceremony is set for October 6 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron. Tickets are available for purchase online, with various pricing options for individuals and groups.
- •2026 inductees include John Groce and Whitney Mercilus.
- •Induction ceremony scheduled for October 6 in Akron.
- •Tickets ranging from $25 to $700 available online.
- •John Cominsky and Doran Grant also named as inductees.
- •Ceremony includes athletes from various sports disciplines.
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Summit County Sports HOF's new class has Zips greats, ex-NFL players
"Former Akron coach John Groce and ex-NFL players John Cominsky, Doran Grant and Whitney Mercilus are part of the Summit County Sports HOF's new class.
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