BASEBALL

Agganis, Harry MLB player, Boston Red Sox

Angelos, Peter Owner of MLB Baltimore Orioles

Anthopoulos, Alex GM and EVP of MLB Atlanta Braves. Former SVP of Toronto Blue Jays

Batikis, Annastasia Former pro player, All-American Girls League

Bellinger, Clay  Former MLB pro baseball player

Bellinger, Cody MLB pro baseball player, LA Dodgers

Bellinger, Cole MLB draft pick, San Diego Padres

Bourjos, Peter MLB player, LA Angels

Bowden, Michael MLB player; Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs

Campanis, Al Former MLB player and team executive

Chappas, Harry Former MLB player with the Chicago White Sox

Frankos, Jimmy Iowa University assistant coach 

Grammas, Alex Former MLB player and manager

Gumas John Board member, MLB San Francisco Giants

Harrelson, Ken “Hawk” Former MLB player; Chicago White Sox announcer (Philhellene)

Kontos, George SF Giants NBC broadcast analyst; former MLB pitcher, various teams

Karros, Eric FOX Network MLB play-by-play; former MLB player

Kostacopoulos, Paul Head coach, US Naval Academy

Kottaras, George Former MLB player 

Loes, Billy Former MLB player

Lionikas, Kay Former player, All-American Girls League

Manuel, John Scout for MLB’s Minnesota Twins; former co-editor, Baseball America

Markakis, Nick MLB player, Atlanta Braves

Martinez, Tino Former MLB player and coach

Miles, Aaron Former MLB player; minor league coach 

Moustakas, Mike MLB player, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, KC Royals 

Niarhos, Gus Former MLB player

Nowak, Jennifer Dedes Senior manager, Chicago Cubs charities

Pappas, Eric Former MLB player; St. Louis Cardinals

Pappas, MiltFormer MLB player; Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds

Peppas, June Former player, All-American Girls League

Sakellariadis, Nick Principle owner, Dayton Dragons

Skizas, Lou Former MLB player

Theodore, George Former MLB player, NY Mets

Triandos, Gus Former MLB player, several teams

Zavaras, Clint Former MLB player

BASKETBALL

Andrews, George Former NBA player agent

Antetokounmpo, Giannis NBA player, Milwaukee Bucks; Greece native

Antetokounmpo, Kostas NBA player, Los Angeles Lakers; Greece native

Antetokounmpo, Thanasis NBA player, Milwaukee Bucks; Greece native

Auguste, Zach Pro European player 

Bramos, Michael Pro European player

Calathes, Nick Pro European player; former NBA player

Calathes, Pat Pro European and Israeli league player

Koclanes, Chris Assistant coach, WNBA Connecticut Sun 

Cooper, Seth Player Development Coach, NBA Golden State Warriors 

Diakoulas, Pavlos Former pro European player

Dimakos, Plato Former pro in Greece; assistant coach, Triton J.C.

Dorsey, Tyler Pro player in Europe and the Israeli league 

Drossos, Angelo Former owner of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs

Fotsis, Antonis Former player, NBA Memphis Grizzlies; Euro league

Fuentes, Assimina Former pro player in Puerto Rico

Galis, Nikos Former Euro league pro player

Gamelos, Jacki WNBA Washington Mystics player

Giannoulias, Alexi Former pro player, Panionios, Greece

Giatzoglou, Steve Euro league coach; former pro European player

Glyniadakis, Andreas Former player, NBA Seattle Sonics; pro Euro leagues

Kalaitzakis, Georgios NBA G-League player, Oklahoma City. Formerly with NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks

Kastrinakis, Giorgos Former Euro league player

Kladis, NickFormer pro player, Washington Generals

Kolokotronis, Matina COO, NBA Sacramento Kings

Korfas, John Former Euro league pro player

Korkos, Dr. George Founding partner, Milwaukee Bucks; minority owner, Golden State Warriors

Kostouros, Chris Former pro player in Greece

Koufos, Kosta NBA player, Sacramento Kings

Ktistou, Greg Former pro Euro player

Lappas, Steve Former NCAA head coach; Villanova and UMass

Leonsis, Ted Founder, majority owner, chairman/CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, owner of NBA Washington Wizards, WNBA Washington Mystics

Livas, Nick European pro player 

Manakas, TedFormer NBA player, KC-Omaha

Mantis, Nick Former NBA basketball player, Minneapolis Lakers

Mavraides, Dan Former Euro league pro 

Papanikolaou, Kostas Pro player, Olympiacos. Former NBA player, Houston and Denver

Patsos, Jimmy College basketball coach

Paulos, Nick Former Euro league player 

Rambis, Kurt Senior Basketball Advisor, LA Lakers; former NBA player

Rentzias, Efthimios Former player, NBA Philadelphia 76ers; pro Euro leagues 

Roupas, Chris Former Euro league player

Spanoulis, Vasillis Former player, NBA Houston Rockets; pro Euro leagues

Stergakos, David (Nelson) Former Euro league pro player 

Tsakalidis, Jake Former Euro league player 

Tsipas, Jonathan Head coach, U. of Wisconsin women’s team 

Tsioropoulos, Lou Former NBA player, Boston Celtics 

Vidas, Kirk Former pro player, Panathinakos, Greece 

Vidas, Kyra Assistant basketball operations equipment manager, NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA Mercury. Former operations director, WNBA Atlanta Dream  

FOOTBALL

Andros, Dee Former NCAA player and coach 

Andros, Plato Former NFL player, Chicago Cardinals

Agganis, Harry Former 1st round draft pick, NFL Cleveland Browns

Alexakos, Steve Former NFL player, Denver Broncos, NY Giants

Archuleta, Adam Former NFL player, St. Louis Rams, Chicago Bears

Cefalo, Jimmy Former NFL player, Miami Dolphins

Christofilakos, Peter Former semi-pro player, Bloomington Extreme and Arizona Rattlers

Collaros, Zach Canadian Football League player, Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Daopoulos, Jim Former Super Bowl umpire; former NFL supervisor of officials

Dedes, Spiro NFL on CBS play-by-play announcer

Deligianas, Harry Pro European player; NFL Jacksonville Jaguars draft pick

Demas, Art Former NFL official; umpire of four Super Bowls

Dimakos, Paige COO, The Draft Network

Eliopoulos, Jim Former NFL player; New York Jets

Farasopoulos, Chris Former NFL player, New York Jets

Holmes, Alex Former NFL player, St. Louis Rams

Ioannis, Matt NFL player Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers

Kafentzis, Kurt Former NFL player, Houston Oilers and Washington Redskins

Kafentzis, Mark Former NFL player, Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts

Karras, Alex NFL Hall of Fame inductee, played for Detroit Lions; later NFL broadcaster

Karras, Lou Former NFL player, Washington Redskins

Karras, Ted III NFL player, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals 

Karras, Ted Jr. Former NFL player, Washington Redskins

Karras, Ted Sr. St. Former NFL player, Chicago Bears

Kezios, Jim Producer/Director, Pro Football Weekly TV; Chicago

Koutouvides, Niko Former NFL player, several team

LaMontagne, Noel Former NFL player, Cleveland Browns (Philhellene)

Levy, Marv NFL Hall of Fame coach, Buffalo Bills (Philhellene)

Loukas, Alex Former pro European player

Loukas, Angelo Former NFL player, Buffalo Bills and Boston Patriots

Mackrides, Bill Former NFL player, Philadelphia Eagles

Maragos, Chris Former NFL player, Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles

Matsos, Archie Former AFL player

Michael, Larry NFL Washinton Redskins radio voice; team VP of content/broadcasting

Morris, JohnnyFormer NFL player, Chicago Bears

Mousalimas, Andrew Oakland, CA; popularized “fantasy football”

Panos, Joe Former NFL player, Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills

Pashos, TonyFormer NFL player, several teams 

Paxton, Lonnie Former NFL player; New England Patriots, Denver Broncos

Phillips, Ted President/CEO of NFL Chicago Bears

Pihos, Pete NFL Hall of Fame player, Philadelphia Eagles

Polamalu, Troy Former NFL player, Pittsburgh Steelers (Philhellene)

Smerlas, Fred Former NFL player, several teams 

Spanos, Alex Strength and Conditioning coach, Northwestern University

Spanos, Alex Owner, San Diego-LA Chargers

Spanos, DeanPresident/CEO, NFL Los Angeles Chargers

Spanos, Michael Vice Chairman, NFL Los Angeles Chargers

Stams, Frank (Stamoulis) Former NFL player, several teams

Stover, Matt Former NFL player, several teams

Theofiledes, Harry Former NFL player, Washington Redskins

Veras, George President/CEO, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, Ohio

Walker, Jerry NFL San Francisco 49ers team archivist; former Director of Communications

Yepremian, Garo Former NFL player, several teams

Zarnas, Gus Former NFL player, Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers

HOCKEY

Anas, Sam Pro hockey player

Anastos, Tom Head coach, Michigan State University men’s team

Athanasiou, Andreas NHL player, Detroit Red Wings

Burish, Adam Retired NHL player, Chicago and Dallas

Carson, Jimmy Retired NHL player, various teams

Chelios, Chris Assistant Coach, NHL Detroit Red Wings; Hockey Hall of Fame selection as NHL player and US Olympian; played for Detroit, Chicago, Montreal; Network TV NHL analyst

Chelios, Jake Former NHL player, Detroit; currently with the Kunlun Red Star

Daskalakis, CleonRetired NHL player, Boston Bruins

Douris, Peter Retired NHL player, various teams

Fotiu, Nick Retired NHL player, various teams

Halkidis, Bob Former NHL player, various teams

Karakas, Mike Former NHL player, Chicago Blackhawks

Karmanos, Peter Jr. Founder, president/CEO of NHL Carolina Hurricanes

Kolanos, Krys Former NHL player, various teams 

Kontos, Chris Former NHL player, various teams

Kostopoulos, Chris Former NHL player, various teams

Kostopoulos, Tom Former NHL player, various teams 

Kypreos, Nick Former NHL player, various teams

Kyrou, Jordan NHL player, St. Louis Blues

Leonsis, Ted Majority owner, chairman/CEO of NHL Washington Capitols 

Parros, GeorgeFormer NHL player, various teams

Staios, Steve Former NHL player, various teams

Tselios, Nikos Former NHL player, Carolina Hurricanes

Tsiorvas, Dina NHL NY Islanders in-game arena host at Nassau Coliseum 

SOCCER

Chronis, Andreas Pro soccer player,  Everton FC Westchester Eagles

Fotopoulos, Danielle Former player turned coach. Member of the US National Team

John, George Former MLS player, FC Dallas

Kartes, Gus Former  MLS and Indoor Soccer player 

Klopas, Frank Pro player in Europe and MLS; head coach, assistant coach Chicago Fire

Lalas, AlexiFOX Sports analyst. Former pro and US World Cup player

Limnaiatis, John Former National Canadian team player and coach of Montreal Impact

Marinakis, Evangelos Owner of pro team Nottingham Forest FC in the U.K.  Also owns Olympiacos FC in Greece 

Philipakos, Peter American born, played pro soccer in Greece

Skouras, Peter Former European and MLS player

Tsitsonis, George Writer, AgonaSport.com; New Hampshire

BUSINESSES/ORGANIZATIONS

16″ Softball Hall of Fame, Chicago. George Bliss, inductee and principle

Bapis, Michael Managing Director, head of Sports & Entertainment, Vios Advisors at Rockefeller Capital Management. Also Sportsbusiness.com blogger 

Camping World Holdings Lake Forest, IL Chairman, Marcus Lemonis

Cinder Ridge Golf Course; Wilmington, IL. Owners: George Kappos, Pete Kappos

Elevation Golf. Lemont, IL. Mike Mandakas, PGA Director of Instruction & Fitness; golf pro

Fairhaven Lanes. Bowling. Mundelein, IL. Owners: James Gochis, Peter Gochis

New Balance athletic shoe manufacturer. Jim Davis, chairman 

Play18 Chicago. Indoor PGA golf simulators. Owner: John Sotos

Player Sports Chicago Sports uniform apparel supplier; Tony Chronis, owner

Signature FUN-raising Jerry Walker, Sports memorabilia auctioneer. San Francisco

Sunset Bowl. Waukegan, IL. Owners: James Gochis, Peter Gochis

Teamworks. Athlete management app. Founder/CEO: Zachary Maurides. North Carolina

The Sports Index, Inc. Sports stock market, fin-tech and ed-tech. Terry Poulos, president/founder. Chicago

TENNIS

Baghdatis, Marcos Pro tennis player

Kyrgios, Nick Pro tennis player from Australia

Rossides, Eleni Former pro tennis player 

Sakkari, Maria ATP tennis pro from Greece

Sampras, Pete Hall of Fame pro tennis player

Tsitsipas, Stefanos Pro tennis player from Greece

JOURNALISM/BROADCASTING

Bicouvaris, Greg GJB Productions, radio host; Newport News, VA

Bouzeos McCormick, Dawn Former TV sports reporter; San Jose, CA

Burish, Adam NBC5 Chicago Blackhawks analyst; former NHL player

Canellis, Lou FOX32 Chicago sports anchor

Chengelis, Angelique Sportswriter, Detroit News. NASCAR correspondent, ESPN

Conomikes, John ESPN and Hearts broadcast executive

Costas, Bob MLB Network host. Longtime NBC announcer, Olympic Games host

Dedes, Spiro CBS NFL play-by-play announcer and NCAA basketball announcer 

Galanos, MikeFormer CNN TV sports anchor; Reno, NV

Karvellas, Jim Former NBA broadcaster, NY Knicks; founder, Celebrity Golf Association

Kashul, Steve Producer/Host; The Golf Scene, Chicago. Producer/Host

Sports Medicine Weekly, ESPN radio

Kouvaris, Sam Radio sports director, Jacksonville, FL 

Lappas, Steve CBS/Westwood One radio basketball analyst

Lekas, Bill Sports talks show host at Sirius XM radio 

Manuel, John Former co-editor in chief, Baseball America magazine

Markas, RoryFormer play-by-play announcer, MLB’s LA Angels

Papa, Bob NFL NY Giants radio announcer; Golf Channel host; Olympic reporter

Papa, Greg Radio announcer, NFL San Francisco 49ers

Papadakis, Petros Analyst/Host, FOX College Football

Roumeliotis, CharlieNHL Blackhawks insider, NBC Sports Chicago

Sarandis, Ted Radio sportscaster, former announcer, Boston College men’s basketball

Snyder, Jimmy “The Greek” Former CBS “NFL Today” prognosticator

Terzis, Jason Multimedia platform journalist, sports content producer/host

ATHLETICS/FITNESS/FIGHT/WRESTLE

Athans, Pete One of world’s foremost high altitude mountaineers

Bautista, Dave Former WWE pro wrestler turned actor

Bouzeos, Dean Minister, director of operations, sports facilities for Athletes in Action

Carter, Dixie President of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling 

Christoforidis, Anton Former lightweight championship boxer

Clentzos, Pete American born Greek, 1932 Olympic pole vaulter for Greece

Critzos, John Former MMA fighter; US Naval Academy instructor 

Dakides, Tara US pro snowboarder 

Flanagan, Pamela USA Polo player

Furla, John 1904 US Olympic marathon runner

George, Donovan “Da Bomb” Former pro boxer

Gianiodis, MattSwimming/diving coach, Michigan State University

Kambanis, John-Andrew 2-time Olympian, Team Greece bobsled

Kambosos Jr., George World boxing lightweight champion 2021

Kanellis, Maria WWE pro wrestler and manager

Karalexis, Alex Retired MMA fighter

Karnezis, Dean Ultra marathon runner 

Katsidis, Michael Australia. Former pro boxer

Kolotouros, Peter Olympian, Team Greece bobsled team

Korri, Dimitra Greek National figure skater

Lamonakis, Sonya Pro boxer, New York

Leftheris, Themistocles US national pairs figure skater 

Louganis, GregUS Olympic diver; adopted by Greek parents

Londos, Jim Former pro wrestling champion of the world

Loukas, ChristinaUS Olympic diver

Loukas, DinoProfessional rodeo Cowboy. Chicago 

Maroulis, Helen Olympic gold medalist, freestyle wrestling

Metropoulos, George Olympic wrestler

Michailidis, Andreas “The Spartan” UFC fighter; Greece native

Miltsakakis, StefanosPro MMA fighter, Olympic wrestler, actor

Packs, TomPro wrestling promoter 

Pappas, Alexi Olympic marathon runner

Pappas, Tom US Olympian; US decathlon champion

Pilates, Joseph Inventor of the Pilates fitness routine

Poulos-Mueller, Leah US speed skater; 3-time Olympic silver medalist 

Psaltis, Dawn Marie Pro wrestler, WWE 

Sebald, Gregory 2-time Olympian, Team Greece bobsled

Roupas, Lee Professional bodybuilder; fitness author/blogger

Sfikas, Tiffany US and UK pairs figure skater 

Sitaras, John Fitness professional 

Spirrison, Chris NASA weightlifter

Stratus, Trish Pro fitness model and WWE wrestler 

Titus, Craig Professional bodybuilder

Zaharias, Babe Didrikson Multi-sport athlete, Philhellene 

Zaharias, George Pro wrestler and sports promoter 

BOOKS/AUTHORS

100 Things Michigan Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die University of Michigan sports by Angelique Chengelis

Ancient Greek Athletics Stephen G. Miller

The Ancient Greek Olympics Richard Wolf

Arete: Greek Sports From Ancient Sources Stephen G. Miller

The Athlete in the Ancient Greek World Reyes Bertolin Cebrián 

Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World Heather L. Reid

Between the Lies Marv Levy, NFL Hall of Fame coach and philhellene

The End of Sports in Late Antiquity Sofie Remijsem 

Get in the Game: The American Girl’s Guide to Sports Demetra A. Karras

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball Star Paul D. Bowker

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball’s Superstars Clayton Geoffreys

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Young Sports Greats Sarah Machajewski

The Golden Greek The life and times of two-sport pro athlete Harry Agganis

Co-Authors: Nick Tsiotis, Andy Dabilis

Go Cubs Go! Marv Levy, philhellene

How to Play Golf for Kids Nick Mantis

Living Proof: An Inspirational Fitness StoryLee Roupas

Michigan Man Biography of football coach Jim Harbaugh by Angelique Chengelis 

Sport in the Ancient World from A-Z Mark Golden

Sport in the Greek and Roman Worlds Thomas Scanlon

Sport & Spectacle in the Ancient World Donald G. Kyle

Sports Combat in the Ancient World Michael B. Poliakoff

Turning of the Tide: How One Game Changed the South Co-authors: Don Yaeger, Sam Cunningham, John Papadakis

The Victor’s Crown: A History of Ancient Sport From Homer to Byzantium David Potter

Wrestling with the Ancients: Modern Greek Identity and the Olympics Alexander Kitroeff

FILM/TV

Chariots of Fire (1981) Famous film about the 1924 Olympics

The Legend of Jimmy The Greek ESPN “30-for-30” documentary about famous prognosticator Jimmy Snyder, NFL on CBS oddsmaker. Produced by George Veras 

Trackdown (2017) Film by Alexi Pappas about marathon running

Rise 2022 Disney film about NBA superstar Giannis Antetoukonmpo

MOTORSPORTS

Arfons, George International Motorsports Hall of Famer

Barris, George The “King of Kustomizers.” Celebrity and film trick car customizer

Constantine, George Former US Sports Car Driver of the Year 

Dimakos, Dimitri Motorsport Porsche GT3 Cup driver 

Karamesines, Chris Former NHRA racer 

Kladis, Danny Former Indy car driver

Papathanassiou, Andy NASCAR pit crew boss

Tremulis, Alex Industrial automotive designer

Xydias, Alex NHRA pioneer 

Zervakis, Emanuel Former NASCAR driver 

MISCELLANEOUS

Bouzeos, Darcy Speakers’ bureau president; former sports broadcasting agent; Los Angeles

de Coubertin, Pierre Frechman who initiated the first modern Olympics in 1896

Hamilton, Laird Pro surfer and commentator 

Manteris, Art Las Vegas sports bookmaker. Sports betting Hall of Fame inductee 2019

Marks, Caroline Pro surfer

Nomos LLC International law & sports business representation; St. Louis, USA

Poulos, Ernie Former professional horse trainer/breeder 

GENERAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Hellenic Athletic Foundation Charity golf outings, scholarships

AHEPA American Hellenic Educational Progressive Organization

AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame

Athletics in Greece

Greek Sports Social Network Chicago, IL

International Olympic Committee

Joseph Peter Bartzis Foundation Golf outing benefiting cancer charity

Super League Academy New York-based youth clinics for basketball and soccer. Mainly focused on the Greek community. James Pistouris, principle

US Olympic Committee

US Olympic Team

BASKETBALL TOURNEYS/CLINICS

AHEPA Marrow American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, PanOrthodox tournament. Chicago, IL. Benefiting bone marrow database

Detroit Tournament  PanOrthodox. Detroit, MI

George Demos Men’s Tournament PanOrthodox. Chicago, IL

GMMT George Mougoulias Memorial Tournament. PanOrthodox. Chicago

Greek Hoop Scoop Facebook community. Terry Poulos, administrator

Harry Agganis Memorial Greek tournament. Boston-Lynn, MA

National Hellenic Museum Home of the Londos Trophy, NHIBT championship trophy

NHIBT: National Hellenic Invitational Basketball Tournament. Greek. Chicago area

Michael Skoubis Memorial 3-on-3 tournament; Chicago

Teddy K Classic Greek tournament. Massachusetts

Breakaway Basketball Clinic Greg Ktistou, principle

CAPS Clinic Chris Kostouros, principle

USA Select Travel squads. Placement in Europe, other destinations. Nicholas Mellissaris