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