Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame

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Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame
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Established1996
Number of inductees131
Website Evertonhalloffame.com

Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame celebrates the men who have contributed to the history of English football club Everton. Everton's ground, Goodison Park, is on Gwladys Street in Walton, Liverpool.

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Formation

The Hall of Fame was conceived by David France and inaugurated in 1996. [1] Initial inclusion was decided by a panel of players, journalists, shareholders and season-ticket holders who assessed the accomplishments of the candidates during their careers at Everton. [2] It began with 75 players and five club officials. [1] Additional members have been elected by Everton supporters via annual postal ballots and internet polls.

The Hall of Fame has been celebrated annually at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool. After an 8-year hiatus, the Twelfth Hall of Fame Dinner was held at the Liverpool Hilton in March 2017.

Membership

As of 2009, there are 126 members of the Hall of Fame. [3]

Images and biographies of these men are included in the three books associated with the Hall of Fame [2] [4] [5] and a video produced for the 2009 celebrations. The Hall of Fame has been celebrated annually at the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool. These events have provided opportunities for fans to interact with their heroes. [6]

Other Hall of Fame awards won by Everton players

English Football Hall of Fame members

A number of Everton players have been inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame: [7]

Football League 100 Legends

The Football League 100 Legends is a list of "100 legendary football players" produced by the Football League in 1998 to celebrate the 100th season of League football. [9]

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Notes

  1. 1 2 3 Inducted in 1999
  2. 1 2 3 Inducted in 2000
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Inducted in 2009
  4. 1 2 3 Inducted in 2001
  5. ↑ Howard Kendall is the only inductee who qualified for induction as both a player and as manager.
  6. 1 2 3 Inducted in 2002
  7. ↑ Beardsley became the first person to be inducted twice when his work at grass roots football was rewarded in 2008 as a "Football Foundation Community Champion". [8]
  8. ↑ Southall was inducted along with Liverpool F.C.'s Steven Gerrard at a special European night to celebrate the city's successful European Capital of Culture bid.

References

  1. 1 2 "Striker legend flies in to celebrate coveted slot in Gwladys Street Hall of Fame. (News)". Daily Post . 20 March 2009. Archived from the original on 17 March 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 Gwladys Street’s Hall of Fame. David France (1998) ISBN   1-874799-09-1
  3. ↑ Big Dunc joins Everton Hall of Fame. The Liverpool Echo. 20 March 2009
  4. ↑ Gwladys Street’s Hall of Fame Edition 2. David France (1999) ISBN   1-874799-10-5
  5. ↑ Gwladys Street’s Hall of Fame Edition 3. David France (1999) ISBN   1-874799-12-1
  6. ↑ Hall of Fame – Endeared into Our Hearts. Ian Macdonald. 4 April 2009
  7. ↑ "Hall of Fame – National Football Museum". National Football Museum. Archived from the original on 14 November 2007. Retrieved 16 November 2007.
  8. ↑ "Peter Beardsley". National Football Museum. Archived from the original on 17 August 2010. Retrieved 4 August 2010.
  9. ↑ "Sport: Football Legends list in full". BBC Sport. 5 August 1998. Archived from the original on 12 January 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2007.
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