Established in 1995, the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame honors those who have made extraordinary contributions in the sports world. The annual class of inductees is usually composed of five people. Each inductee

  • Developed his or her skills in Santa Clara County,
  • Played or coached for a county team or school,
  • Represented county as an individual athlete or
  • Contributed in some extraordinary way to greater San Jose community in a sports-related program or project.

The public may nominate candidates, and inductees are selected by the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors.

 
Join the Celebration!

On November 11, 2009, the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame will welcome four new members:

Ron Calcagno, legendary St. Francis High coach
Sheryl Johnson, Olympian and three-time field hockey national champion
Ronnie Lott, NFL Hall of Famer and South Bay philanthropist
Bob Murphy, timeless voice of Stanford athletics

The Hall of Fame will also recognize the 2009 Male and Female Amateur and Hgh School Athletes of the Year, as well as the 2009 Special Olympian of the Year at the November 11 ceremony.

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Induction Ceremony and Dinner  

Held every November on the floor of HP Pavilion, this gala event honors the inductees as well as those to be honored as Male and Female High School Athletes of the Year, Male and Female Amateur Athletes of the Year and Special Olympian of the year. Proceeds from the dinner benefit Special Olympics Northern California.

For pictures of the 2008 induction ceremony, click here

For pictures of the 2007 induction ceremony, click here

 
Inductees

Sixty seven men and women have been inducted into the Hall. Each is honored with a bronze plaque with his or her likeness and highlights of their career. The plaques are displayed on the concourse of HP Pavilion.
2004 Inductee biographies
2005 Inductee biographies
2006 Inductee biographies
2007 Inductee biographies
2008 Inductee biographies
2009 Inductee biographies