Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame

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Carlos Ruiz and Villanova National Champions also to be Honored at Annual Induction Ceremony

PHILADELPHIA November 4, 2010 -- The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame will hold its 7th annual Induction Ceremony on November 11, 2010 at the Society Hill Sheraton. This year's event will honor the members of Inductee Class VII. The new class, with its 16 individuals, joins the 99 current members of the Philly Hall.

This year's class includes: Dick Allen, Hobey Baker, Elizabeth Becker, Tom Brookshier, Ron Hextall, William Hyndman III, Bobby Jones, Leroy Kelly, Lighthouse Boys Club, Tug McGraw, Jim Phelan, Mike Quick, Bobby Shantz, Phil Jasner, Marianne Stanley, Jersey Joe Walcott

Also being honored are the annual Pride of Philadelphia award winners. This year’s recipients are the Villanova National Champion Football Team, Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich and Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz. The Pride of Philadelphia award is in recognition of accomplishment by those who made Philadelphia sports fans proud of their town and its rich sports heritage over the past year.

"The Induction Ceremony is a night where the greatest performers in our rich history are recognized for their contributions”, said Steve Tallant, Vice President of the Hall’s Board of Trustees. “We enjoy bringing together representatives of our broad sporting heritage and it is also an opportunity for many of our inductees to come together as well”.

The ceremony features Pat Williams, former General Manager of the 76ers and current Senior Vice-President for the Orlando Magic, back as Master of Ceremonies for the sixth time.

Festivities include a cocktail and dinner reception and the Induction Ceremony. Attendees may also participate in the silent auction and view the museum exhibit featuring items from the Hall of Fame's unique collection of Philadelphia sports artifacts.

The cocktail and dinner reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Induction Ceremony. The banquet is open to the public and tickets can be purchased online at http://www.phillyhall.org/class7.

Summary profiles of the Class VII Inductees and a complete Hall of Fame roster are available below

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Philly Hall of Fame to Induct Class VII