Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Announces Class III Inductees

The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame today announced its third Class of Hall of Famers, the members of Inductee Class III. The new class includes 15 individuals, a team and the Hall of Fame's first venue enshrinement.

PHILADELPHIA, PA (PRWEB) January 6, 2006

The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame today announced its third Class of Hall of Famers, the members of Inductee Class III. The new class includes 15 individuals, a team and the Hall of Fame's first venue enshrinement. These join the 41 current members of the Hall of Fame, those from the Charter Class of 2004 and last year's Inductee Class II.

The members of Inductee Class III include:

Al Simmons    

Anne Townsend

Bill Ellerbee (Lifetime Commitment)

Del Ennis

Don Bragg

Gene Hart (Legacy of Excellence)

Hal Greer

Helen Sigel Wilson

Herb Adderley

Jack Ramsay

Joe Fulks

Ray Didinger (Legacy of Excellence)

Reggie Jackson

Roy Campanella

Willie Mosconi

1960 NFL Champion Philadelphia Eagles

The Palestra (Venue Enshrinement)

An all-sports hall of fame, the Philly Sports Hall inducts individuals from Philadelphia-area teams and those from the area who played or coached elsewhere. The Hall also inducts whole teams and honors local venues through enshrinement. Information about the latest class of hall-of-famers is available at: http://www.phillyhof.org/classIII

The Sports Hall of Fame 3rd annual induction ceremony and banquet is Thursday April 6, 2006 at the Sheraton Society Hill in Philadelphia. Last year's Induction Banquet sold out. Tickets are available at: http://www.phillyhall.com

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