The BC Sports Hall of Fame is a museum located in the BC Place stadium, at Gate A, the main entrance to the stadium, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It collects, preserves, studies and interprets materials that relate to British Columbia's sport history,"132-year-old baseball bat donated to B.C. Sports Hall of Fame". CBC News, Alex Migdal, Jul 29, 2017Alison Appelbe. Secret Vancouver: The Unique Guidebook to Vancouver's Hidden Sites, Sounds, and Tastes. ECW Press; 2003. . p. 184–. and allows researchers, writers, media members and sport historians to gain access to and appreciate BC's sporting heritage.

The organization has amassed an extensive artifact and archival collection of artifacts and archival documents related to sports.Constance Brissenden. Vancouver: A Pictorial Celebration. Sterling Publishing Company; 2006. . p. 123–. The museum features galleries on BC sportspeople Terry Fox, Rick Hansen and Greg Moore. It also has several multi-sport galleries including a gallery on Aboriginal sport, the BC professional sports teams, the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, and "In Her Footsteps", a gallery focused on women in sport.

History The BC Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1966 by Eric Whitehead and other groups of sports-minded individuals in British Columbia." Treasures of the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame". The Province, Marc Weber, January 17, 2016 In August of that year the Hall officially opened in the BC Pavilion on the Pacific National Exhibition grounds.

In 1993, the BC Sports Hall of Fame opened in BC Place."British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum". The Canadian Encyclopedia.

The BC Sports Hall of Fame re-opened in January 2012 after having been closed to the public for a 20-month period while the new roof was being installed on BC Place Stadium. During the construction artifacts from the museum were loaned out to institutions around the province. The Hall then opened a new Vancouver 2010 Gallery with the world's largest and broadest collection of 2010 Olympic and Paralympic artifacts, as well as a new Hall of Champions, the Hall's signature gallery.

In 2017 a replica of the news desk from the Sports Page television show was put on display in commemoration of its 40th anniversary."Sports Page set for BC Sports Hall of Fame exhibit". News 1120, by Martin MacMahon, Nov 12, 2017"Sports Page gets a turn at BC Sports Hall of Fame". John Kurucz / Tri-City News, December 12, 2017

The Hall was closed from May to July 2026 because the building was used by FIFA as a World Cup media centre. Hall of Fame curator Jason Beck criticised the decision as a "massive missed opportunity" to showcase a local landmark while international visitors were in Vancouver for the World Cup. To make space in the Hall for media operations, thousands of artifacts and archival items were moved to a storage space in the lower level of BC Place. The building formally reopened on August 1.

Induction Since 1966, the BC Sports Hall of Fame has inducted 406 individuals and 63 teams. Once inducted, these individuals become known as Honoured Members and the teams are known as Honoured Teams of the BC Sports Hall of Fame. The five major induction categories, each with its own set of criteria, are Athlete, Builder, Pioneer, Media and Team.

Induction process Any individual or association may submit a nomination except current members of the selection committee. A member of the board of trustees who submits a nomination may not vote on that nomination if and when it is brought to the board of trustees for approval.

Each year, nominations are accepted until June 30.

Each nomination is eligible for three consecutive years. If at the end of three consecutive years of eligibility, a nomination has not been selected for induction, the nomination must sit inactive for a period of one year after which the nomination can be resubmitted.

Induction Gala The BC Sports Hall of Fame hosts an annual Induction Gala, the official induction and public recognition ceremony, attracting over 1000 guests. The 50th Induction Gala was held on May 23, 2019, at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

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All round Herb Capozzi was inducted as a Builder in 2007. Bill Chandler was inducted as an Athlete in 1966. Reg Clarkson was inducted as an Athlete in 1974. Lorne Davies was inducted as a Builder in 2010. Faye (Burnham) Eccleston was inducted as an Athlete in 1966. John Hugh (Jack) Gillis was inducted as a Pioneer in 2006. Bob Hindmarch was inducted as a Builder in 2006. Fred Hume was inducted as a Builder in 1966. Ted Hunt was inducted as an Athlete in 1972. Marion Lay was inducted as a Builder in 2005. Wallace Mayers was inducted as an Athlete in 1966. Colleen McCulloch was inducted as an Athlete in 2001. Lou Moro was inducted as a Builder in 1995. Robert Osborne was inducted as a Builder in 1967. Doug Peden was inducted as an Athlete in 1967. Jack Pomfret was inducted as an Athlete in 1971. Marilyn Pomfret was inducted as a Builder in 2004 Sandy Robertson was inducted as an Athlete in 1971. Stanley Smith was inducted as a Builder in 1966. Shirly Ann Topley was inducted as an Athlete in 1998. Denny Veitch was inducted as an Builder in 2015. Peter Webster was inducted as a Builder in 2007. Ruth Wilson was inducted as a Builder in 1966. Eric Whitehead was inducted as a Builder in 1977. Eleanor (Cave) Whyte was inducted as a Builder in 1987.

Archery Dorothy (Wagar) Lidstone was inducted as an Athlete in 1981.

Athletics Ann Clark Ayers was inducted as a Pioneer in 2010.

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Badminton Claire (Ehman) Lovett was inducted as an Athlete in 1975. Wayne Macdonnell was inducted as an Athlete in 1993. John Samis was inducted as an Athlete in 1972. Claire (Backhouse) Sharpe was inducted as an Athlete in 1997. Daryl Thompson was inducted as a Builder in 1984. Margaret (Taylor) Turner was inducted as an Athlete in 1967. Eileen (George) Underhill was inducted as an Athlete in 1970. Jack (John) Underhill was inducted as an Athlete in 1969.

Baseball Japanese-Canadian baseball team Asahi were inducted as a Pioneer in 2005. Andy Bilesky was inducted as a Builder in 1984. Ted Bowsfield was inducted as an Athlete in 1980. Bob Brown was inducted as a Builder in 1966. Arnold (Arnie) Hallgren was inducted as an Athlete in 2005. Ryan Dempster was inducted as an Athlete in 2018.

Basketball 1930 UBC Senior A (Women) was inducted as a Team in 1981. 1936–1937 UBC Thunderbirds (Men) was inducted as a Team in 1980. 1944–1945 Hedlunds (Women) was inducted as a Team in 1989. 1945–1946 UBC Thunderbirds (Men) was inducted as a Team in 1984. 1945–1946 Victoria Dominoes (Men) was inducted as a Team in 1978. 1948–1949 Vancouver Clover Leafs (Men) was inducted as a Team in 1993. 1954–1955 Vancouver Eilers was inducted as a Team in 1991. 1955 Alberni Athletic (Men) was inducted as a Team in 2001. 1966 IGA Grocers (Men) was inducted as a Team in 1997. George "Porky" Andrews was inducted as an Athlete in 1967. Norm Baker was inducted as an Athlete in 1966. Jim Bardsley was inducted as an Athlete in 1978. Rita (Panasis) Bell was inducted as an Athlete in 1975. Art Chapman was inducted as an Athlete in 1969. Chuck Chapman was inducted as an Athlete in 1968. Norm Gloag was inducted as a Builder in 1975. Eli Pasquale was inducted as an Athlete in 2004. Roy Phipps was inducted as an Athlete in 1966. Bev Smith was inducted as an Athlete in 2003. J.A. "Wink" Willox was inducted as a Builder in 1985. Ken Wright was inducted as a Builder in 1983.

Boxing Herbert A. Lowes was inducted as a Builder in 1990. Harold Mann was inducted as an Athlete in 2006. Jimmy McLarnin was inducted as an Athlete in 1966. Tom Paonessa was inducted as a Pioneer in 2001. William Townsend was inducted as an Athlete in 1966. Dale Walters was inducted as an Athlete in 2006. Len Walters was inducted as an Athlete in 1995.

In 2010, a British Columbia Amateur Boxing Hall of Fame was started, and the 15 inductees included Harold Mann and Dale Walters. In 2011, the ten inductees included Tommy Paonessa and Len Walter.

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Canoeing Hugh Fisher was inducted as an Athlete in 1985.

Curling 1948 Frenchy D'Amour Rink (Men) was inducted as a Team in 1980. 1964 Lyall Dagg Rink (Men) was inducted as a Team in 1976. 1985 Linda Moore Rink (Women) was inducted as a Team in 1990. 1987 Pat Sanders Rink (Women) was inducted as a Team in 1996. 1994 Rick Folk Rink (Men) was inducted as a Team in 1995. 2000 Kelley Law (Women) & Greg McAulay (Men) Curling Teams were both inducted as Teams in 2002. Frank Avery was inducted as a Builder in 1970. Bernie Sparkes was inducted as an Athlete in 1995. Reg Stone was inducted as an Athlete in 1984. Roy Stone was inducted as an Athlete in 1984.

Cycling Lorne "Ace" Atkinson was inducted as a Builder in 1997. Jim Davies was inducted as a Builder in 1972. William "Torchy" Peden was inducted as an Athlete in 1966. Morris Robinson was inducted as a Pioneer in 2002. Roger Sumner was inducted as a Builder in 2003. Brian Walton was inducted as an Athlete in 2006.

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Diving George Athans was inducted as an Athlete in 1968. Tom Dinsley was inducted as an Athlete in 1979. Lynda (Adams) Hunt was inducted as a Builder in 1970. Irene MacDonald was inducted as an Athlete in 1972.

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Field hockey Moira (Christie) Colbourne was inducted as a Builder in 1985. Jenny John was inducted as a Builder in 2010. Barbara "Bim" Schrodt was inducted as a Builder in 1999. Harry Warren was inducted as a Builder in 1990.

Figure skating Linda (Scharfe) Brauckmann was inducted as a Builder in 1997. Karen (Magnussen) Cella was inducted as an Athlete in 1972. Victor Kraatz was inducted as an Athlete in 2004. E.V. "Billie" Mitchell was inducted as a Builder in 1998. Soper Ice Dance Pair (Barry and Louise Soper) were inducted as Athletes and as a Team in 1979. Tracy Wilson was inducted as an Athlete in 1991.

Football 1964 BC Lions were inducted as a Team in 1986. 1985 BC Lions were inducted as a Team in 2000. 1994 BC Lions were inducted as a Team in 2010. Bob Ackles was inducted as a Builder in 2004. Byron (By) Bailey was inducted as an Athlete in 1975. Tom Brown was inducted as an Athlete in 1987. Jack Farley was inducted as a Builder in 1996. Norm Fieldgate was inducted as an Athlete in 1970. Willie "The Wisp" Fleming was inducted as an Athlete in 1998. W.T. (Tom) Hinton was inducted as an Athlete in 1992. Joe Kapp was inducted as an Athlete in 1999. Sean Millington was inducted as an Athlete in 2010. Lui Passaglia was inducted as an Athlete in 2001. Paul Rowe was inducted as an Athlete in 1981. Annis Stukus was inducted as a Builder in 1998. Al Wilson was inducted as an Athlete in 1997. Jim Young was inducted as an Athlete in 1994.

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Golf 1994 Dunhill Cup Team was inducted as a Team in 1999. David Black was inducted as an Athlete in 1966. Ken Black was inducted as an Athlete in 1966. Ernest Edgar Brown was inducted as a Builder in 2003. John Johnston was inducted as an Athlete in 1971. Stan Leonard was inducted as an Athlete in 1966. Bill Mawhinney was inducted as an Athlete in 1970. Walter McElroy was inducted as an Athlete in 1980. Gail Moore was inducted as an Athlete in 2004. Doug Roxburgh was inducted as an Athlete in 1995. Violet (Pooley) Sweeny was inducted as an Athlete in 1974. Margaret (Sutcliffe) Todd was inducted as an Athlete in 1973.

Gymnastics Philip Delesalle was inducted as an Athlete in 1994. Gladys Hartley was inducted as a Builder in 2002.

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High jump Shirley Olafsson was inducted as a Pioneer in 2004.

Horse racing Hedley Woodhouse was inducted as an Athlete in 1979.

Hydroplane racing Jim Hutchison was inducted as a Builder in 1984..

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Ice hockey 1914–1915 Vancouver Millionaires was inducted as a Team in 1977. 1924–1925 Victoria Cougars was inducted as a Team in 1977.