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Celebrate the remarkable achievements and enduring legacies of your favorite Hall of Famers with this comprehensive tribute page, designed to honor the icons who have left an indelible mark on the world of sports. Dive deep into the rich history and inspiring journeys of these legendary athletes, as you explore key milestones that define their extraordinary careers. Browse a wealth of fascinating facts that highlight their unique contributions, from groundbreaking performances to unforgettable moments that have captivated fans across generations. This page serves as a virtual hall where you can reflect on the dedication, skill, and passion that these Hall of Famers have brought to their respective sports, while also providing an opportunity to honor their lasting impact.

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Name	InductedYear	InductedAs	Hall	Fact	ImageFlag	Updated	RecordID
Marianne Stanley	2022	Coach	Naismith Memorial	Marianne Stanley won three AIAW titles with Old Dominion, coaching 406 college wins and mentoring Nancy Lieberman.	1	2022-07-07 15:51	bbl_MarianneStanley_2022
Steve Shutt	1993	Player	Hockey	Steve Shutt scored 60 goals in 1976-77, the most by a left winger in a single NHL season.	1	2021-03-04 13:03	nhl_SteveShutt_1993
Herb Thomas	2013	Driver	NASCAR	Herb Thomas was inducted as a Driver into the Hall in 2013. He won 48 races and earned 39 poles.	1	2021-03-29 11:11	ncr_HerbThomas
Junior Seau	2015	Player	Pro Football	Junior Seau played 20 NFL seasons, earning 12 straight Pro Bowl nods for his relentless energy.	1		nfl_SeauJu00
Clint Smith	1991	Player	Hockey	Clint Smith set an NHL record with a +49 rating in 1943-44, a mark of his two-way play.	1		nhl_ClintSmith_1991
Reggie Jackson	1993	Player	National Baseball	Reggie Jackson was inducted as a Player into the Hall in 1993. He played in 2,820 games and hit 563 home runs.	1	2021-03-01 02:40	mlb_jacksre01
Rudy Tomjanovich	2020	Coach	Naismith Memorial	Rudy Tomjanovich coached the Rockets to back-to-back NBA titles in 1994–95, later leading the 2000 Olympic team to gold.	1		bbl_RudyTomjanovich_2020
Joe Gibbs	1996	Coach	Pro Football	Joe Gibbs won three Super Bowls with three different starting quarterbacks, a coaching record.	1		nfl_GibbJo0
Emmitt Smith	2010	Player	Pro Football	Emmitt Smith rushed for 1,773 yards in 1995, the most by any running back in a single season.	1	2021-03-01 02:02	nfl_SmitEm00
Tommy Smith	1973	Player	Hockey	Tommy Smith scored 215 goals in the NHA, winning the 1913 Stanley Cup with Quebec.	1	2025-04-21 15:35	nhl_TommySmith_1973
Steve Van Buren	1965	Player	Pro Football	Steve Van Buren rushed for 5,860 yards, leading the Eagles to two NFL titles in the 1940s.	1		nfl_VanBSt00
Conn Smythe	1958	Builder	Hockey	Conn Smythe was inducted as a Builder into the Hall in 1958. He won 2 playoff games and 134 games.	1	2021-01-24 19:02	nhl_ConnSmythe_1958
Terry Bradshaw	1989	Player	Pro Football	Terry Bradshaw called his own plays, leading the Steelers to four Super Bowl titles.	1	2021-03-03 02:13	nfl_BradTe00
Dave Casper	2002	Player	Pro Football	Dave Casper caught the "Ghost to the Post" pass in the 1977 playoffs, a 42-yard play that sparked a Raiders comeback.	1		nfl_CaspDa00
Mule Suttles	2006	Player	National Baseball	Mule Suttles reportedly hit a 600-foot home run in Cuba, one of the longest in Negro League lore.	1	2021-02-27 23:21	mlb_suttlmu99
Mike Piazza	2016	Player	National Baseball	Mike Piazza hit a home run in the first MLB game played in New York after 9/11, lifting spirits at Shea Stadium.	1		mlb_piazzmi01
Len Dawson	1987	Player	Pro Football	Len Dawson was inducted as a Player into the Hall in 1987. He totalled 28,711 yards from scrimmage and accounted for 239 touchdowns.	1	2022-12-02 00:58	nfl_DawsLe00
Dickie Moore	1974	Player	Hockey	Dickie Moore won six Stanley Cups, leading the NHL in points twice with Montreal.	1		nhl_DickieMoore_1974
Whitey Herzog	2010	Manager	National Baseball	Roberto Alomar won more Gold Gloves (10) than any other second baseman in MLB history.	1	2025-03-09 01:56	mlb_herzowh01
Leo Durocher	1994	Manager	National Baseball	Leo Durocher coined the phrase "Nice guys finish last," reflecting his fierce competitive nature.	1	2021-07-22 17:31	mlb_durocle01
Dominique Wilkins	2006	Player	Naismith Memorial	Dominique Wilkins was inducted as a Player into the Hall in 2006. He scored 24.8 points per game and averaged 31.9 percent from three.	1		bbl_DominiqueWilkins_2006
Rudy Pilous	1985	Builder	Hockey	Rudy Pilous coached the Blackhawks to the 1961 Stanley Cup, their first in 23 years.	1	2025-04-07 18:22	nhl_RudyPilous_1985
Jim Kelly	2002	Player	Pro Football	Jim Kelly was inducted as a Player into the Hall in 2002. He totalled 35,467 yards from scrimmage and had 2,874 completions.	1	2021-02-10 02:34	nfl_KellJi00
Sonny Boswell	2022	Player	Naismith Memorial	Sonny Boswell averaged 19 points for the Harlem Globetrotters, winning the 1940 World Basketball Championship.	1	2025-03-22 19:28	bbl_SonnyBoswell_2022
Ed Reed	2019	Player	Pro Football	Ed Reed’s 64 interceptions included a record-tying 107-yard pick-six in 2008, defining his Ravens’ defensive legacy.	1	2021-01-27 13:00	nfl_ReedEd00
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