The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame is a hall of fame that honors the greatest players, coaches, and contributors of Polynesian descent in the sport of American football. It was established in 2013 by former National Football League (NFL) players Jesse Sapolu and Maa Tanuvasa. Board members include Troy Polamalu, Via Sikahema, June Jones, and Reno Mahe.
The hall is located at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu, Hawaii.
Inductees
2014 Kurt Gouveia Olin Kreutz Kevin Mawae Junior Seau Jack Thompson Herman Wedemeyer Ken Niumatalolo
2015 Luther Elliss Jesse Sapolu Ray Schoenke Mosi Tatupu Mark Tuinei Russ Francis
2016 Charlie Ane Rocky Freitas Troy Polamalu Vai Sikahema Al Lolotai
2017 Junior Ah You Riki Ellison Chris Naeole Maa Tanuvasa John Manumaleuna
2018 Bob Apisa Herman Clark Ma'ake Kemoeatu Manu Tuiasosopo Kimo von Oelhoffen
2019 Joe Salave'a Dan Saleaumua Lofa Tatupu Marques Tuiasosopo
2020 David Dixon Frank Manumaleuga Haloti Ngata Dominic Raiola
2021 Al Noga Niko Noga Charlie Wedemeyer
2022 Malcom Floyd Mike Iupati Tom Kaulukukui
2023 Harry Field Manti Te'o Larry Warford
2024 Dwayne Johnson Reno Mahe Domata Peko
2025 Chris Kemoeatu Jim Nicholson Kalani Sitake
2026 Brandon Manumaleuna Rey Maualuga Chad Owens
Polynesian Bowl
In 2017, the organization began to back a high school football all-star game known as the Polynesian Bowl, held at Aloha Stadium. The game was moved to Kūnuiākea Stadium in 2022 on a three-year deal, after which it began taking place at Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex.
Game results Year Date Winning team Score Losing team Ref 2017 January 21 Team Stanley 9–7 Team Mariota 2018 January 20 Team Makai 31–14 Team Mauka 2019 January 19 27–7 2020 January 18 Team Mauka 20–13 Team Makai 2021 Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic 2022 January 22 Team Makai 17–3 Team Mauka 2023 January 20 Team Mauka 22–17 Team Makai 2024 January 19 Team Makai 28–17 Team Mauka 2025 January 17 28–21 2026 January 16 Team Mauka 14–3 Team Makai
Most Valuable Players Year Offensive MVP Defensive MVP Ref 2017 Connor Wedington, RB (Sumner (WA)) A. J. Epenesa, LB (Edwardsville) 2018 Tanner McKee, QB (Centennial (CA)) Kyler Gordon, CB (Archbishop Murphy) 2019 Puka Nacua, WR (Orem) Daniel Heimuli, LB (Menlo-Atherton) 2020 Sol-Jay Maiava, QB (St. John's College) Meki Pei, DB ('Iolani) 2021 No game 2022 Travis Hunter, WR/CB (Collins Hill) Jaishawn Barham, LB (Saint Frances (MD)) 2023 Nico Iamaleava, QB (Warren (CA)) Andrew Harris, LB (Lake Brantley) 2024 Mike Matthews, WR (Parkview (GA)) David Stone, LB (IMG Academy) 2025 Husan Longstreet, QB (Centennial (CA))Dakorien Moore, WR (Duncanville) Deuce Geralds, DL (Collins Hill) 2026 Eric McFarland III, WR (IMG Academy) George Toia, DL (Byron Nelson)
See also Polynesian Football Player of the Year Award
References
External links Official website