Arizona Sports Hall of Fame explained
The Arizona Sports Hall of Fame is a sports hall of fame in the United States honoring any athlete who has "merited recognition and distinction in sports and who has brought fame and honor to the State of Arizona through outstanding sporting accomplishments or contributions."[1] According to the hall's official website, individuals are eligible by meeting one of three criteria:
- A native of Arizona
- Immediately recognized as an Arizonian
- Has made at least two significant contributions in the athletic community in the State of Arizona
Additionally, the final say and responsibility of who is inducted belongs to the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Trustee Board.
The hall was founded in 1957 by the Phoenix Press Box Association, and held induction ceremonies regularly until 2002, when it fell dormant. It was revitalized in 2009 by the Phoenix Regional Sports Commission, which owns and operates the hall to this day.[2]
The 45th class, inducted on April 8, 2015, included Charles Barkley, Danielle Ammaccapane, Cotton Fitzsimmons, Joe Gilmartin, and Luis Gonzalez.[3] [4]
Inductees
Notes and References
- Web site: AZHOF Eligibility Criteria. March 16, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160416032140/http://www.azhof.org/azhof-eligibility-criteria.html. April 16, 2016. dead.
- Web site: History - Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. March 16, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160416093112/http://www.azhof.org/history.html. April 16, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Barkley, Gonzalez reflect on their Arizona sports legacies. cronkitenewsonline.com. Cronkite News. April 14, 2016. April 9, 2015.
- Web site: Alameda. Damien. Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission Announces 2015 Class into Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. westernmassnews.com. Tucson News Now. April 14, 2016. February 5, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160425040811/http://www.westernmassnews.com/story/28039318/arizona-sports-and-entertainment-commission-announces-2015-class-into-arizona-sports-hall-of-fame. April 25, 2016. dead.
- News: Wulk hits sports hall of fame. April 14, 2016. The Courier. February 10, 1986. 8A.
- Web site: Marotta. Vince. Peete heads into Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. arizonasports.com. Bonneville International. April 14, 2016. March 28, 2012.
- Web site: Metcalfe. Jeff. Arizona Sports Hall of Fame honors 4 inductees. azcentral.com. The Arizona Republic. April 14, 2016. May 9, 2013.
- Web site: Metcalfe. Jeff. Martori, Jobe among new Arizona Sports Hall of Fame inductees. azcentral.com. The Arizona Republic. April 14, 2016. April 15, 2014.
