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Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame

Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame

Nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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]

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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
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
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
Harry Kalas, longtime Phillies broadcaster, a 2004 Legacy of Excellence inductee
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
Merrill Reese, inducted in 2009, long time radio broadcaster for the Philadelphia Eagles
Mark Howe, inducted in 2011, played for the Philadelphia Flyers
Joe McCarthy, inducted in 2011, born and raised in the Philadelphia area
Moses Malone, played for the 76ers
Tommy Lasorda, born and raised in Philadelphia area
Marvin Harrison, born and raised in Philadelphia area

Key

Inducted The year the person was inducted into the Hall.
Person The person's name.
Sport The sport the person was inducted in.
Organization The organization(s) that connect the person to the Philadelphia area.
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Pride of Philadelphia Award

Smarty Jones, a 2004 awardee
Ryan Howard, a 2006 awardee
The 2008 Phillies at the White House

From 2004-2010 The Pride of Philadelphia Award was given to teams or individuals who "represented the Philadelphia area with dignity, determination, and class through athletic achievement."[3]

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2010[6]

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. [1]
    "Mission". The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  2. [2]
    "Our History". The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  3. [3]
    "PRIDE OF PHILADELPHIA". The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Retrieved August 1, 2009.
  4. [4]
    "NOMINATION & ELECTION". Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
  5. [5]
    "INDUCTEES". Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
  6. [6]
    Zeltman, William (November 13, 2010). "Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame 2010 Induction". Bleacher Report, Inc. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
  7. [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. [8]
    "Youth Sports". The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  9. [9]
    "Student Programs". The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  10. [10]
    "Community Programs". The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
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