Sports Hall of Fame of New Jersey facts for kids
The Sports Hall of Fame of New Jersey is a special place that celebrates amazing athletes, teams, and people who have done great things in sports, all connected to New Jersey. It started in 1988. Even though there isn't a building you can visit, the people honored here have special plaques. You can see these plaques at the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford.
The first group of sports heroes joined the Hall in May 1993. New members are honored at a public ceremony, often during New York Giants football games. This is a way to celebrate their achievements in front of many fans.
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Honoring New Jersey's Sports Stars
The Sports Hall of Fame of New Jersey recognizes people who have made a big impact on sports. This includes athletes, coaches, and others who have helped sports grow in the state. Each year, new members are chosen and added to this special group.
Who Gets Inducted?
People are chosen for the Hall of Fame based on their amazing achievements. This could be for winning many games, setting records, or inspiring others. The goal is to remember their contributions to sports history in New Jersey.
Members of the Hall of Fame
The following people have been honored for their contributions to sports in New Jersey. Each name represents a unique story of talent and dedication.
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- Horace Ashenfelter (1998)
- Alvin Attles (1996)
- Rick Barry (1994)
- Bruce Baumgartner (2001)
- Yogi Berra (1993)
- Angelo Bertelli (2000)
- Joe Black (2001)
- Carol Blazejowski (1995)
- Al Blozis (2001)
- Bill Bradley (1993)
- Don Bragg (1999)
- Roosevelt Brown (1994)
- Frank R. Burns (2003)
- Dick Button (1995)
- Milt Campbell (1993)
- Pete Carril (1998)
- Harry Carson (1993)
- Dean Cetrulo (1996)
- Deron Cherry (1996)
- Leonard Coleman, Jr. (1998)
- Roger Cramer (2004)
- Lou Creekmur (1999)
- Wally Dallenbach (2004)
- Stanley Dancer (1995)
- Ray Dandridge (1996)
- Bob Davies (1997)
- Leon Day (1998)
- Al DeRogatis (1995)
- Larry Doby (1993)
- Anne Donovan (1998)
- Sid Dorfman (1998)
- Walter Dukes (2002)
- Lou Duva (2003)
- Althea Gibson (1994)
- John A. Gibson, Sr. (2002)
- Leon Goslin (1999)
- Roosevelt Grier (1997)
- Marvin Hagler (1996)
- Franco Harris (1993)
- Tom Heinsohn (1993)
- Leon Hess (1995)
- Robert Hurley (2000)
- Monte Irvin (1994)
- Jerry Izenberg (1997)
- Ron Johnson (1998)
- Dick Kazmaier (1997)
- Tom Kelly (2002)
- Lou Lamoriello (2002)
- Aubrey C. Lewis (2003)
- Carl Lewis (2001)
- Marty Liquori (1997)
- John Henry Lloyd (1998)
- Vince Lombardi (1993)
- Dick Lynch (2003)
- Wellington Mara (1995)
- George Martin (2004)
- Jack McKeon (2004)
- John McMullen (1996)
- Joe Medwick (1993)
- Debbie Meyer (1999)
- Sam Mills (2003)
- Steve Mizerak (2003)
- Robert E. Mulcahy III (1999)
- Renaldo Nehemiah (1999)
- Don Newcombe (2000)
- Bill Parcells (1997)
- Eulace Peacock (2000)
- Drew Pearson (2001)
- Pelé (1999)
- Johnny Petraglin (2002)
- Willis Reed (2000)
- Richard J. Regan (2001)
- Jim Ringo (1996)
- Phil Rizzuto (1993)
- Paul Robeson (1995)
- Frank B. Saul, Jr. (2004)
- Dave Sime (2004)
- Phil Simms (1999)
- William E. Simon (2004)
- Amos Alonzo Stagg (2001)
- Andy Stanfield (2002)
- David J. Stern (2000)
- Paul J. Tagliabue (2001)
- Lawrence Taylor (2000)
- Joe Theismann (1995)
- Bobby Thomson (2000)
- Frank Tripucka (1999)
- Jersey Joe Walcott (1994)
- Sonny Werblin (1997)
- Peter Westbrook (2002)
- Willie Wilson (2002)
- Alex Wojciechowicz (1995)
- Lonnie Wright (2003)
- George B. Young (2003)
- Elaine Zayak (2004)
Related Sports Halls of Fame
- New Jersey Hall of Fame (This hall also includes sports stars)
- New Jersey Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame
