Our Membership Roll

Tailgating Hall of Fame® members are located across the country and can be found in event parking lots supporting their team rain or shine throughout the year. Some tow in custom-built BBQ pits for smoking and slow roasting meats, some fire up portable hot tubs in the dead of winter or have a built-in fire place inside their tailgating cruiser in order to keep warm on blustery winter afternoons. Some drive RV’s, some have converted reclaimed school buses or ambulances or fire trucks painted in team colors to establish an onsite base of operations for tailgating activities. Some maintain mild mannered alter egos, while others are the larger than life personalities you’ll see appearing on the scoreboard on gameday. The common thread that binds them all is their love of the great American pastime of gameday tailgating and this dedication to their craft has earned them a place in this Tailgating Hall of Fame.

As the founder of the Tailgating Hall of Fame, Hans Steiniger has established the set of membership criteria governing the selection of new candidates. This membership process has remained a closely guarded secret since formation, as potential members are evaluated on their contributions to the art of gameday tailgating. However, the membership process begins with a personal visit from a Hall of Fame representative to perform an onsite evaluation of the atmosphere, tradition, and overall experience provided. An informal interview is conducted throughout the visit and a review of each candidate’s qualifications is performed. Membership is confirmed through the presentation of the Tailgating Hall of Fame challenge coin, a membership token that is used to confirm Hall of Fame credentials when visiting other tailgates.