Joe GemelliContributor

Inducted: 1990

• Helped organize the Italian Open – a leading local sports charity.

• Founded the Touchdown Club.

• Strove to preserve professional baseball through his support of the Pelicans.

• Worked with the Commercial Athletic Association and supported the Turkey Bowl.

• Known as one of the greatest Saints fans of all-time; in 1990, Gemelli was honored by the Saints Hall of Fame with the Fleur de Lis Award, presented for outstanding support by non-players or coaches. After his death in 1991 at the age of 1976, the honor was renamed the Joe Gemelli Fleur de Lis Award.