2025 Inductee Class

Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame

Media Information

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Philadelphia, PA

8:00 AM September 8, 2025

Countdown to the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony

The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame will soon welcome its 22nd Inductee Class at the 2025 Induction Ceremony, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Live! Casino & Hotel Event Center in South Philadelphia.

This year’s event promises to be a celebration of Philadelphia’s sports legacy, honoring athletes, coaches, officials, contributors, and teams whose impact has stood the test of time. Fans and supporters are invited to join an evening that blends nostalgia, history, and pride for one of the greatest sports cities in the world.

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

Teams:

• 1925 Darby Hilldales Negro League Champions
• 1985 Villanova NCAA Men’s Basketball Champions

The Philadelphia Medal

This year, the Hall will present its most prestigious honor, the Philadelphia Medal, to Jeffrey Lurie, recognizing his transformational leadership of the Philadelphia Eagles. The Medal has only been awarded twice before — to Ed Snider (2005) and to Ed & Steve Sabol (2011).

Voices from the Hall

“The 2025 class embodies the toughness, passion, and excellence that define Philadelphia sports,” said Kay Magee, Hall Trustee and Selection Committee member. “From football fields to basketball courts, boxing rings to Olympic platforms, and from barrier-breaking pioneers to championship teams, this year’s honorees tell the story of what makes this city’s sports legacy so enduring.”

Brief career profiles, Hall of Fame roster, organizational facts and other details on the 2025 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