The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame announced its 22nd inductee class, celebrating a group of athletes, coaches, contributors and teams.
The 2025 Induction Ceremony will take place on Thursday, Nov. 6, at Live! Casino & Hotel Event Center. The public is invited to join the celebration.
“The Hall of Fame recognizes greatness across all sports and all levels,” said Kay Magee, Hall of Fame trustee and member of the selection committee. “From football fields to diving platforms, boxing rings to basketball courts and from Olympic triumphs to the unforgettable 1985 Villanova men’s basketball team, this year’s Inductees represent the best of Philadelphia’s sports legacy.”
The class consists of:
Allen Lewis – Baseball (Legacy of Excellence)
Bo Roberson – Football/Track
Christy Morgan – Field Hockey
Clyde Simmons – Football
Dick Jerardi – Basketball/Multi-Sports (Legacy of Excellence)
Dwight Muhammad Qawi – Boxing
Eddie Coyle – Powerlifting – Paralympics
Gary Williams – Basketball
Jeff Lurie – Football (Philadelphia Medal)
Lynne Carter – Boxing Official (Legacy of Excellence)
Mary Ellen Clark – Aquatics/Diving
Mendy Rudolph – Basketball
Mike Rozier – Football
Paul Holmgren – Hockey
Roy Thomas – Baseball
Virginia Allen – Lacrosse
1925 Darby Hilldales Negro League Champions
1985 Villanova NCAA Men’s Basketball Champions
For more information, tickets and event registration, visit www.philadelphiasportshalloffame.org
Brief career profiles, Hall of Fame roster, organizational facts and other details are available at https://www.phillyhall.org/media_kit_2025.pdf ••
