Lifelong Palisadian Randy Stoklos was one of this year’s six international inductees into the Volleyball Hall of Fame at a ceremony October 23 in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Stoklos, who grew up and still lives in Castellemmare, is one of the best beach volleyball players of all time. Stoklos teamed with fellow Palisades resident and Hall of Famer Sinjin Smith to form the winningest partnership in the sport’s history. They won 114 titles, five FIVB World Championships and $1,902,488 in prize money. Stoklos was named the AVP’s Most Valuable Player in 1989 and 1991. “Being inducted is a great honor for myself, but I don’t feel like I am coming in alone with all the players I have competed with, whether playing as partners or against,” Stoklos said. “They will be coming into the Hall with me. I could never have done this without them.” Look for a feature story on Stoklos in an upcoming issue of the Palisadian-Post.
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