Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
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[edit] About the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
Philadelphia boasts an amazing sports history, dating to the mid-1800’s. The story of sports in Philadelphia is a tapestry of people, places, legends and lore. It includes true icons from Connie Mack to Wilt Chamberlain, Steve Van Buren to Joe Frazier, Bill Tilden to Julius Erving. Legendary venues include Baker Bowl and the Palestra, Shibe Park and Boathouse Row, Merion Golf Club and Franklin Field. Historic teams such as the 1929 A’s, the 1960 Eagles, the 1967 76ers and the Broad Street Bullies dot this history along with landmark events and traditions such as Dempsey-Tunney I, Bobby Jones' Grand Slam at Merion, the Dad Vail Regatta, the Army-Navy Game, the Philadelphia Big 5 and the Penn Relays.
Until the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame was established in May 2002, there has been no central organization to preserve and promote this outstanding legacy.
Established as a 501-c-3 nonprofit corporation, the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame’s multi-faceted mission extends well beyond honoring the region’s sports history. Using the fascination and appeal of sports to help fund its community programs, the foundation helps area youth in numerous of ways. These community programs will directly influence the lives of young people in the area. At this grass roots level local youth will be exposed to and educated about the tremendous history of sports in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit association dedicated to honoring those individuals, teams, events, organizations and venues prominent in the history of athletics in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. The Hall recognizes the timeless intertwining of sport into the fabric of everyday life. With this as a credo The Philadelphia Hall of Fame is devoted to honoring those persons, places, organizations and events that have made outstanding contributions through inspiring achievement in both professional and amateur sports while forever enriching the memories fans.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
[edit] Inductee Roster
Bert Bell, 1954 LaSalle University Explorers, Bill Tilden, Bernie Parent,
Billy Cunningham, Connie Mack, Bobby Clarke ,John B. Kelly, Sr.,
Carl Lewis, James Jumbo Elliott, Cathy Rush, Jimmie Foxx,
Charles Barkley, Joe Frazier ,Chuck Bednarik, Joe Verdeur,
Eddie Gottlieb, John Chaney, Grover Cleveland Alexander, Lefty Grove,
Guy Rodgers, Mike Schmidt, Jay Sigel ,Pete Pihos,
Julius Erving, Robin Roberts, Paul Arizin, Steve Van Buren,
Richie Ashburn, Tom Gola, Steve Carlton, Tommy McDonald,
Wilt Chamberlain, Vic Seixas, Al Simmons ,Herb Adderley,
Anne Townsend, Jack Ramsay, Del Ennis, Joe Fulks,
Don Bragg, Reggie Jackson, Hal Greer ,Roy Campanella,
Helen Sigel Wilson, Willie Mosconi, 1960 Philadelphia Eagles, The Palestra
[edit] Special Inductees
Legacy of Excellence Bill Campbell, Harvey Pollack, Harry Kalas, Ray Didinger, Gene Hart
Lifetime Commitment Bob Levy, Sonny Hill, Bill Ellerbee
Philadelphia Medal Ed Snider
