The Western New York Softball Hall of Fame was established in 1965 to honor the men and women of WNY who have made a special contribution to the game of softball.

The Hall of Fame does not honor only those who were the best players or the most successful. It honors those who have contributed to making the game of softball more fun to play, more exciting to watch, and more appealing to become involved with. This includes players, managers, coaches, umpires, sponsors, administrators, fans, and friends of the game of softball. Inductees are selected from all levels of play, from major fast pitch to recreation-level slo-pitch.