NC State Athletic Hall of Fame

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NC State Athletic Hall of Fame
NC State Athletic Hall of Fame
Established2012 (2012)
Location
2411 Dunn Ave
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Coordinates 35°47′00″N78°40′12″W / 35.783424200639°N 78.66996332085°W / 35.783424200639; -78.66996332085
Type Hall of fame
DirectorDavid Beams (2015 – )
Website Official website

The NC State Athletic Hall of Fame is a sports history museum located in Reynolds Coliseum [1] in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. The museum pays tribute to the most legendary and influential NC State Wolfpack sports heroes. Although the inaugural class of inductees were announced in 2012 [2] [3] the museum area opened in October 2016 [4]

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Exhibits

The NC State Athletic Hall of Fame is home to many major trophies and awards. Exhibits highlight the history and significance of famous Wolfpack players, coaches, and teams. Special exhibits are on display for the most recent inductees.

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