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SAN JOSE, CALIF – (www.sjsa.org/hof) The San Jose Sports Hall of Fame (SJSHOF) (www.sjsa.org/hof) will mark its 27th celebration of sports excellence in the South Bay when it inducts four new members into the Hall on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at SAP Center at San Jose beginning at 5:30pm. The inductees hail from the upper echelon of collegiate, professional and Olympic competition. The event will highlight the achievements of South Bay area sports legends at its 2022 Induction Ceremony and dinner.
The San Jose Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022 include Doug Crosbie (St. Francis High School and Dallas Cowboys Alum), Sam Piraro (San Jose State University), Sue Phillips (Basketball, Archbishop Mitty High School) and Mark Swain (Olympic Medalist, Judo, San Jose State).
“We are beyond thrilled for this opportunity to not only honor these incredible local sports legends, but to be able to broadcast the ceremony to enable all of their friends and families to watch via live stream.” Director of the San Jose Sports Authority, John Poch said. “We are excited to host over 600 guests at the SAP Center in San Jose and thousands online to see this special class of inductees and honorees receive the accolades they so richly deserve. It’s such a special evening with a live event with so much pride and emotion and we are thrilled to be back at the SAP Center and to stream live for all!”
The San Jose Sports Hall of Fame will be available for all to view via livestream at the following link https://bit.ly/3DATokE. The live stream of the HOF will enable the friends and families to virtually attend to watch and learn how our honorees dream came true and it’s an emotional moment. Registration is FREE and is now open! Users who register will also have access to the SJSHOF Silent Auction to bid on exclusive ticket packages. Proceeds from the silent auction benefit the Special Olympics and our COVID high school sports relief fund.
About the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame
Established in 1995, the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner is an event of the San Jose Sports Authority, San Jose Arena Authority, SAP Center Management/San Jose Sharks, and the City of San José. The event’s presenting sponsor is Heritage Bank of Commerce. Information about the Class of 2021 Inductees, the individuals previously inducted into the SJSHOF as well as the criteria for induction is available at www.sjsa.org/HOF.
About the San Jose Sports Authority
The San Jose Sports Authority is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the City of San Jose’s economic development, visibility, and civic pride through sports. Serving as the City’s sports commission since its inception in 1991, the Sports Authority has provided leadership and support to attract and host hundreds of sporting events in San Jose and the South Bay. The Sports Authority also supports and operates community, youth, and amateur sports programs, including the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame and the REACH Youth Scholarship Program. To learn more, visit www.sjsa.org.