Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame

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Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
EstablishedMay 2002
TypeNonprofit Corporation
Location
President
Ken Avallon
Website www.phillyhall.org

The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that was established in May 2002 to honor individuals and groups who are either area natives who became prominent in the field of sports or who became prominent in the field of sports in the region. [1] [2]

Contents

The Hall of Fame's address is 2701 Grant Avenue in Philadelphia.

From 2004 to 2010, the organization also presented an annual Pride of Philadelphia Award to a team or individual. [3]

Requirements

Individuals, Teams, Venues, Events, and Organizations are all eligible. Generally they must have gained national prominence as individuals or venues while attached to the Philadelphia region, or won a championship as a team from the Philadelphia region. Individuals are eligible for induction five years after retirement from a playing career. When an individual dies, he or she becomes immediately eligible. [4]

An individual who was not an athlete may be inducted in the following categories: Legacy of Excellence, Lifetime Commitment, Philadelphia Medal.

Inductees

Richie Ashburn, inducted in 2004, longtime player and color commentator for the Philadelphia Phillies Richie Ashburn 1953.jpg
Richie Ashburn, inducted in 2004, longtime player and color commentator for the Philadelphia Phillies
Wilt Chamberlain, an inaugural class inductee, born and raised in Philadelphia and played for the Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers Wilt Chamberlain3.jpg
Wilt Chamberlain, an inaugural class inductee, born and raised in Philadelphia and played for the Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers
Jimmie Foxx, inducted in 2004, played for the Philadelphia Athletics Jimmie Foxx 1937 cropped.jpg
Jimmie Foxx, inducted in 2004, played for the Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack, longtime Manager and Owner of the Philadelphia Athletics was inducted in 2004 Connie Mack3.jpg
Connie Mack, longtime Manager and Owner of the Philadelphia Athletics was inducted in 2004
Tennis champion Bill Tilden, inducted in 2004, was born and raised in the Philadelphia area Bill Tilden.jpg
Tennis champion Bill Tilden, inducted in 2004, was born and raised in the Philadelphia area
Harry Kalas, longtime Phillies broadcaster, a 2004 Legacy of Excellence inductee Phillies-Parade Harry-K crop.jpg
Harry Kalas, longtime Phillies broadcaster, a 2004 Legacy of Excellence inductee
Charles Barkley, inducted in 2005, played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1984-1992 Barkley Lipofsky.jpg
Charles Barkley, inducted in 2005, played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1984–1992
Reggie Jackson, a 2006 inductee, was born and raised in the Philadelphia area Reggie.JPG
Reggie Jackson, a 2006 inductee, was born and raised in the Philadelphia area
Merrill Reese, inducted in 2009, long time radio broadcaster for the Philadelphia Eagles Merrill Reese at Lehigh U. 080805-F-9429S-003 crop.jpg
Merrill Reese, inducted in 2009, long time radio broadcaster for the Philadelphia Eagles
Mark Howe, inducted in 2011, played for the Philadelphia Flyers Mark Howe.jpg
Mark Howe, inducted in 2011, played for the Philadelphia Flyers
Joe McCarthy, inducted in 2011, born and raised in the Philadelphia area Joe McCarthy.png
Joe McCarthy, inducted in 2011, born and raised in the Philadelphia area
Moses Malone, played for the 76ers Moses Malone.jpg
Moses Malone, played for the 76ers
Tommy Lasorda, born and raised in Philadelphia area TommyLasorda.jpg
Tommy Lasorda, born and raised in Philadelphia area
Marvin Harrison, born and raised in Philadelphia area Marvin Harrison in 2007 Training Camp 2.jpg
Marvin Harrison, born and raised in Philadelphia area

Key

InductedThe year the person was inducted into the Hall.
PersonThe person's name.
SportThe sport the person was inducted in.
OrganizationThe organization(s) that connect the person to the Philadelphia area.
Reference [5]
InductedPersonSportOrganization
2004 Paul Arizin BasketballLocal, La Salle College High School, Villanova University, Philadelphia Warriors
Richie Ashburn Baseball Philadelphia Phillies player and broadcaster
Chuck Bednarik Football University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Eagles
Bert Bell FootballLocal, Liberty High School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Eagles
Steve Carlton BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Wilt Chamberlain Basketball Overbrook High, Philadelphia Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers
Bobby Clarke Hockey Philadelphia Flyers
Billy Cunningham BasketballPhiladelphia 76ers
Julius Erving BasketballPhiladelphia 76ers
Jimmie Foxx Baseball Philadelphia Athletics
Joe Frazier Boxing Local
Tom Gola BasketballLocal, La Salle College High School, La Salle University, Philadelphia Warriors
Sonny Hill Lifetime CommitmentLocal, Philadelphia 76ers, Contributor
Harry Kalas Legacy of ExcellencePhiladelphia Phillies, Broadcaster
John B. Kelly Sr. Rowing Local
Connie Mack BaseballPhiladelphia Athletics Owner/Manager
Bernie Parent Hockey Philadelphia Flyers
Robin Roberts BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Mike Schmidt BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Bill Tilden TennisLocal, Germantown Academy, University of Pennsylvania
Steve Van Buren FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
2005 1954 La Salle University Men's Basketball Basketball NCAA Men's Basketball Champions
Grover Cleveland Alexander BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Charles Barkley BasketballPhiladelphia 76ers
Bill Campbell Legacy of ExcellenceBroadcaster
John Chaney BasketballLocal, Cheyney University, Temple University
Jumbo Elliott Track and field Local, Villanova University
Eddie Gottlieb BasketballLocal, SPHAS, Philadelphia Warriors, Philadelphia Stars
Lefty Grove BaseballPhiladelphia Athletics
Carl Lewis Track and FieldLocal, Willingboro High
Bob Levy Lifetime CommitmentContributor, Youth Sports, University of Pennsylvania
Tommy McDonald FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Pete Pihos FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Harvey Pollack Legacy of ExcellenceStat-Man Extraodinaire
Guy Rodgers BasketballLocal, Temple University, Philadelphia Warriors
Cathy Rush BasketballLocal, Immaculata College
Vic Seixas TennisLocal
Jay Sigel Golf Local
Ed Snider Philadelphia MedalOwner, Sports/Entertainment Industry Leader
Joe Verdeur Swimming Local, Northeast Catholic High, La Salle University
2006 1960 Philadelphia Eagles Football NFL champions
Herb Adderley FootballLocal
Don Bragg Track and FieldLocal, Villanova University
Roy Campanella BaseballLocal
Ray Didinger Legacy of ExcellenceLocal, Sportswriter, Broadcaster
Bill Ellerbee Lifetime CommitmentHigh School Basketball Coach, Teacher, Mentor
Del Ennis BaseballLocal, Philadelphia Phillies
Joe Fulks BasketballPhiladelphia Warriors
Hal Greer BasketballPhiladelphia 76ers
Gene Hart Legacy of ExcellencePhiladelphia Flyers broadcaster
Reggie Jackson BaseballLocal
Willie Mosconi Billiards Local
The Palestra Venue EnshrinementBasketball
Jack Ramsay BasketballLocal, Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia 76ers
Al Simmons BaseballPhiladelphia Athletics
Anne Townsend Field Hockey Local
Helen Sigel Wilson GolfLocal
2007 1980 Philadelphia Phillies Baseball World Series champions
Beth Anders Field HockeyLocal
Walter Bahr Soccer Local
Bill Barber HockeyPhiladelphia Flyers
Mickey Cochrane BaseballPhiladelphia Athletics
Chuck Klein BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Bill Lyon Legacy of ExcellenceSportswriter, Philadelphia Inquirer , Author
Theresa Grentz BasketballLocal, Immaculata College
Frank Kilroy FootballLocal, Temple University, Philadelphia Eagles
Harry Litwack BasketballLocal, Temple University
Earl Monroe BasketballLocal
Greasy Neale FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Jack Whitaker Legacy of ExcellenceLocal, Saint Joseph's University, sportscaster
Reggie White FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
2008 1929 Philadelphia Athletics BaseballWorld Series Champion
Leroy Burrell Track and FieldLocal
Harold Carmichael FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Maurice Cheeks BasketballPhiladelphia 76ers
Ed Delahanty BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Stan Hochman Legacy of ExcellenceSportswriter, Philadelphia Daily News
Charles Jenkins Track and Field
Tommy Loughran BoxingLocal
Herb Magee BasketballLocal, Philadelphia University
Dorothy Germain Porter GolfLocal
Fred Shero HockeyPhiladelphia Flyers
Lionel Simmons BasketballLocal, La Salle University
Mickey Vernon BaseballLocal
Al Wistert FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
2009 1974 & 1975 Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Two-time Stanley Cup champions
Larry Bowa BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
John Cappelletti FootballLocal, Monsignor Bonner High
Eddie Collins BaseballPhiladelphia Athletics
Bill Conlin Legacy of ExcellenceSportswriter, Philadelphia Daily News
Joey Giardello BoxingLocal
Julius "Judy" Johnson Baseball Darby Hilldale Club
Neil Johnston BasketballPhiladelphia Warriors
Tommy Lasorda BaseballLocal
Merrill Reese Legacy of ExcellencePhiladelphia Eagles broadcaster
Pete Retzlaff FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Betty Shellenberger Lacrosse Local, Agnes Irwin High
Mel Sheppard Track and FieldLocal
Emlen Tunnell FootballLocal, Radnor High
2010 Dick Allen BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Hobey Baker Hockey Princeton University
Elizabeth BeckerSwimming & DivingOlympic Diving Champion
Tom Brookshier FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Ron Hextall HockeyPhiladelphia Flyers
William Hyndman III GolfLocal
Phil Jasner Legacy of ExcellencePhiladelphia Daily News
Bobby Jones BasketballPhiladelphia 76ers
Leroy Kelly FootballLocal; Simon Gratz High, Cleveland Browns
Lighthouse Boys Club Lifetime CommitmentLocal
Tug McGraw BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Jim Phelan BasketballLocal; La Salle University, Philadelphia Warriors, Mount St. Mary's University
Mike Quick FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Bobby Shantz BaseballPhiladelphia Athletics
Marianne StanleyBasketballCollege basketball
Jersey Joe Walcott BoxingLocal
2011 Bill Bergey FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Jimmy Dykes BaseballPhiladelphia Athletics
Mark Howe HockeyPhiladelphia Flyers
Biz Mackey BaseballHall of Fame Negro league catcher
Moses Malone BasketballPhiladelphia 76ers
Joe McCarthy BaseballLocal, Hall of Fame Manager
Al MeltzerLegacy of ExcellenceSportscaster
Ted Meredith Track & fieldLocal, Gold Medal Winning Track Star
Wilbert Montgomery FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Speedy Morris Basketball La Salle University, Saint Joseph's Preparatory School
Ed and Steve Sabol FootballLocal, NFL Films
Curt Simmons BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Dawn Staley BasketballLocal, Whitehall High School, Philadelphia Phillies
Ora Washington TennisLocal
Penn Relays Special enshrinementLegendary Track Meet and Carnival
2012 Dan Baker Baseball/FootballPhiladelphia Phillies/Philadelphia Eagles public address announcer
Debbie Black BasketballLocal
Doug Collins BasketballPhiladelphia 76ers
Eddie Plank BaseballPhiladelphia Athletics
Eric Lindros HockeyPhiladelphia Flyers
Gertrude Dunn Baseball, Field Hockey, LacrosseLocal
Harold Johnson BoxingLocal
Horace Ashenfelter Track and FieldLocal
Joe Klecko FootballLocal
Johnny Callison BaseballLocal, Philadelphia Phillies
John McDermott GolfLocal
Maxie Baughan FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Mike Piazza BaseballLocal
Tommy Thompson FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Wali Jones BasketballLocal, Philadelphia 76ers
Legacy Youth and Tennis Education Special EnshrinementTennis
2013 Andrew Toney BasketballPhiladelphia 76ers
Bob Brown FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Bucky Walters BaseballLocal, Philadelphia Phillies
Carl Robie SwimmingLocal
Dave Robinson FootballLocal
Eddie George FootballLocal
Ernie Beck BasketballLocal, Philadelphia Warriors
Geno Auriemma BasketballLocal
Greg Luzinski BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Joe Burk RowingLocal, University of Pennsylvania
Joe Hand, Sr. Legacy of ExcellenceBoxing
John LeClair HockeyPhiladelphia Flyers
Linda Page BasketballLocal
Michael Brooks BasketballLocal
Pat Williams Legacy of ExcellenceLocal, Philadelphia 76ers General Manager
Shag Crawford BaseballLocal
Tina Sloan Green LacrosseLocal, Temple University
2014
Bobby Walston FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Brian Propp HockeyPhiladelphia Flyers
By Saam Legacy of ExcellenceBroadcaster
Chief Bender BaseballPhiladelphia Athletics and Phillies
Chet Walker BasketballPhiladelphia 76ers
Curt Schilling BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Ellie Daniel SwimmingLocal
Eric Allen FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Frank Dolson Legacy of Excellence Philadelphia Inquirer sports writer
Geoff Petrie BasketballLocal
Herb Pennock BaseballLocal, Philadelphia Athletics
Jean Shiley Track & fieldLocal
Marvin Harrison FootballLocal
Meldrick Taylor BoxingLocal
Mike Richter HockeyLocal
Paul Costello RowingLocal
1972–1974 Immaculata University Basketball Special Enshrinment"The Mighty Macs", National Champions
2015
Sam Thompson BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Garry Maddox BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Walt Hazzard BasketballLocal
Dick Vermeil FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Timmy Brown FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Rich Gannon FootballLocal
Lou Nolan HockeyFlyers PA Announcer
Rick MacLeish HockeyPhiladelphia Flyers
Benny McLaughlin SoccerLocal
Karen Shelton Field HockeyLocal
R. Norris Williams TennisLocal
Bob Montgomery BoxingLocal
Cindy Timchal LacrosseLocal
Dave Zinkoff Legacy of Excellence76ers and Warriors PA Announcer
Billy Markward Lifetime CommitmentLocal
2016
Chris Short BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Charlie Manuel BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Goose Goslin BaseballLocal
Al Severance BasketballVillanova Wildcats
Marilyn Stephens BasketballLocal
Brian Dawkins FootballPhiladelphia Eagles
Jimmy Watson HockeyPhiladelphia Flyers
George Orton Track and FieldLocal
Vonnie Gros Field HockeyLocal, West Chester University
Bruce Harlan Swimming/DivingLocal
Jeff Chandler BoxingLocal
Sylvia Wene Martin BowlingLocal
Steve Fredericks Legacy of ExcellenceSports talk radio
Hermann Taylor Legacy of ExcellenceBoxing promoter
Dick Weiss Legacy of ExcellenceSportswriter
1967 Philadelphia 76ers Special Enshrinement 1967 NBA Champions
2017
Granny Hamner BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Bob Johnson BaseballPhiladelphia Athletics
Bob Boone BaseballPhiladelphia Phillies
Rene Portland Basketball
Ray Scott Basketball
Mike Bantom Basketball
Randall Cunningham Football
Ron Jaworski Football
Tim Kerr Hockey
Irene Guest Swimming/Diving
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Boxing
John B. Kelly Jr. Rowing
Donald Hunt Legacy of Excellence
Andrea Kremer Legacy of Excellence
The Army-Navy Game Special Enshrinement
2018
1948-49 Philadelphia Eagles American Football
Allen Iverson Basketball
Benny Bass Boxing
Billy "White Shoes" Johnson American Football
Brian Westbrook American Football
Danny Murtaugh Baseball
David Berkoff Swimming/Diving
Donald Lippincott Track and Field
Gavvy Cravath Baseball
Jamie Moyer Baseball
Joanne Iverson Rowing
Louis Santop Baseball
Muffet McGraw Basketball
Reggie Leach Hockey
Claire Smith Legacy of Excellence
Mel Greenberg Legacy of Excellence
2019
Al Cantello Track and Field
Bill Melchionni Basketball
Charlene Morett Field Hockey
Clara Schroth-Lomady Gymnastics
Donovan McNabb American Football
Eric Desjardins Hockey
Fran Dunphy Basketball
Frank "Home Run" Baker Baseball
Matthew Saad Muhammad Boxing
Mike Scioscia Baseball
Paul Owens Baseball
Rasheed Wallace Basketball
Troy Vincent American Football
Suzy Kolber Legacy of Excellence
Jayson Stark Legacy of Excellence
2020
1910-13 Philadelphia Athletics Baseball
Bo Ryan Basketball
Bob Rigby Soccer
Cy Williams Baseball
Deron Cherry Football
Earl Strom Basketball
Herman Frazier Track & Field
Jerry Sisemore Football
Kobe Bryant Basketball
Lisa Raymond Tennis
Rick Tocchet Hockey
Tim Witherspoon Boxing
Vic Sears Football
Dave Montgomery Legacy of Excellence
J Russell Peltz Legacy of Excellence
Ken Hamilton Lifetime Commitment
2021
1947 Philadelphia Warriors Basketball
Bill Bradley Football
Bonnie Rosen Lacrosse
Dallas Green Baseball
Jim Katcavage Football
"Kid" Keinath Football
Larry Foust Basketball
Lew Tendler Boxing
Mark Recchi Hockey
Mike Teti Rowing
Olga Dorfner Swimming
Richard "Rip" Hamilton Basketball
Seth Joyner Football
Yolanda Laney Basketball
Zack Clayton Basketball/Boxing
Gary Smith Legacy of Excellence
2022
1983 Philadelphia 76ers Basketball
Adele Boyd Field Hockey
Art McNally Football
Charles Cooper Basketball
David Akers Football
Ed Bolden Baseball
Francis “Reds” Bagnell Football
Fredia Gibbs Mixed Martial Arts
Jimmy Rollins Baseball
Keith Allen Hockey
Nikki Franke Fencing
Phil Martelli Basketball
Rollie Massimino Basketball
Susan Francia Rowing
Howard Eskin Legacy of Excellence
Ray Kelly Legacy of Excellence
The Legendary Blue Horizon Venue Enshrinement
2023
Al Holbert Motor Sports
Anthony “Tony” Black Horse Racing
Bernard Hopkins Boxing
Bill Knecht Rowing
Carlos Ruiz Baseball
Carol Lewis Track & Field
Irving Fryar Football
Jay Wright Basketball
Jeremiah Trotter Football
Joe Watson Hockey
Judy Auritt Klein Swimming
Truxton Hare Football
Valerie Still Basketball
Willie Jones Baseball
Bill Giles Legacy of Excellence
James Isaminger Legacy of Excellence
2024
A.W. Tillinghast Golf
Alice Putnam Willetts Field hockey
Andy Talley American Football
Angelo Cataldi Sports radio
Brendan Hansen Swimming
Chase Utley Baseball
Cheryl Reeve Basketball
Eddie Stanky Baseball
George Benton Boxing
Jameer Nelson Basketball
Joan Moore Gymnastics
Lurline Jones Basketball
Paul Westhead Basketball
Rod Brind'Amour Ice hockey
Ryan Howard Baseball
Stan Walters American football

Pride of Philadelphia Award

Smarty Jones, a 2004 awardee Smarty jones.jpg
Smarty Jones, a 2004 awardee
Ryan Howard, a 2006 awardee Ryan Howard3.jpg
Ryan Howard, a 2006 awardee
The 2008 Phillies at the White House Philadelphia Phillies Barack Obama.jpg
The 2008 Phillies at the White House

The Pride of Philadelphia Award is given to teams or individuals who "represented the Philadelphia area with dignity, determination, and class through athletic achievement." [3]

2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010 [6]
2016
2018


Roll Call of Champions

The hall of fame's website has a page that honors every Greater Philadelphia team—college and professional—that won the championship in its particular sport. [7]

Hall of Fame Charities

The Foundation formed Hall of Fame Charities in 2004. It supports or has formed partnerships with organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area that promote youth sports, especially at the pre-teen, grade-school level. These organizations include: Richie Ashburn Baseball Foundation, Police Athletic League (PAL) Junior Golf, Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education, Bruce Simon Southampton Summer Basketball Camp, The First Tee of Philadelphia, and Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation. [8]

Hall of Fame Charities also has student [9] and community [10] programs.

See also

References

  1. "Mission". The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  2. "Our History". The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  3. 1 2 "PRIDE OF PHILADELPHIA". The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Retrieved August 1, 2009.
  4. "NOMINATION & ELECTION". Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
  5. "INDUCTEES". Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
  6. Zeltman, William (November 13, 2010). "Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame 2010 Induction". Bleacher Report, Inc. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
  7. At the following webpage, click on the link to a particular sport. "Roll Call of Champions". The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  8. "Youth Sports". The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  9. "Student Programs". The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  10. "Community Programs". The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Retrieved November 4, 2011.