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2025 Inductee Class

Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame


Media Information

Media Contact:  Ken Avallon (215.254.5049 ext. 6)

mediarelations@phillyhall.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Philadelphia, PA

11:00 AM April 14, 2025

 Philadelphia Sports Hall announces

Prestigious 2025 Inductee Class



The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame proudly announces its 22nd Inductee Class, celebrating another outstanding group of athletes, coaches, contributors, and teams whose legacies have shaped the rich history of Philadelphia sports.


The 2025 Induction Ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Live! Casino & Hotel Event Center in South Philadelphia. The public is invited to join the celebration of these remarkable individuals and teams.


This year’s class reflects the Hall’s mission to honor excellence across all sports and eras, ranging from iconic players on championship teams to pioneers who broke barriers in their fields. In addition, the Hall will present the prestigious Philadelphia Medal—reserved for transformational figures whose impact transcends sports—to Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeff Lurie.


"The Hall of Fame recognizes greatness across all sports and all levels," said Kay Magee, Hall of Fame Trustee and member of the Selection Committee. "From football fields to diving platforms, boxing rings to basketball courts, and from Olympic triumphs to the unforgettable 1985 Villanova Men's Basketball Team, this year's Inductees represent the best of Philadelphia’s sports legacy."


Since its founding in 2002, the Hall of Fame has honored more than 300 individuals, teams, venues, and events, spanning Philadelphia’s sports excellence dating back to the 19th century.

2025 Inductee Class


Allen Lewis – Baseball (Legacy of Excellence)

Bo Roberson – Football/Track

Christy Morgan – Field Hockey

Clyde Simmons – Football

Dick Jerardi – Basketball/Multi-Sports (Legacy of Excellence)

Dwight Muhammad Qawi – Boxing

Eddie Coyle – Powerlifting – Paralympics

Gary Williams – Basketball

Jeff Lurie – Football (Philadelphia Medal)

Lynne Carter – Boxing Official (Legacy of Excellence)

Mary Ellen Clark – Aquatics/Diving

Mendy Rudolph – Basketball

Mike Rozier – Football

Paul Holmgren – Hockey

Roy Thomas – Baseball

Virginia Allen – Lacrosse


1925 Darby Hilldales Negro League Champions

1985 Villanova NCAA Men's Basketball Champions

Voices from the 2025 Inductee Class

Mary Ellen Clark: "Thank you for this. It is a great honor to be among this class of Inductees."


Lynne Carter: "This is so exciting and such an honor to share it with such a special group."


Chuck Everson (1985 Villanova Basketball Team):

"I shared this news with the guys on a Zoom call on April 1st—exactly 40 years after our championship win. We’re thrilled about this great honor and had a celebratory toast to mark the occasion."

The Philadelphia Medal

This year, the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame will present the Philadelphia Medal to Jeff Lurie, recognizing his transformational leadership of the Philadelphia Eagles.


The Philadelphia Medal is the Hall’s most prestigious Induction, bestowed only twice before in its history—to Ed Snider (2005) and Ed and Steve Sabol (2011). Philadelphia Medal Inductees are those whose contributions are so consequential and enduring they transcend day-to-day sports.

Brief career profiles, Hall of Fame roster, organizational facts and other details on the 2024 Inductees are available in the Media Kit: http://www.phillyhall.org/media_kit_2025.pdf

Join the Celebration

The 2025 Induction Ceremony & Reception is open to the public.

Event Details:

📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025

📍 Live! Casino & Hotel Event Center, South Philadelphia

For more information, tickets, and event registration, visit:

👉 www.philadelphiasportshalloffame.org