The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame’s ballot for its 2026 Induction Class, recognizes another distinguished group of athletes, coaches, and contributors who have helped shape the region’s proud sports tradition.
Among the nominees are longtime Philadelphia basketball figure Jimmy Lynam, international soccer legend Carli Lloyd, and NHL standout Johnny Gaudreau, along with many other accomplished figures representing sports across the professional, collegiate, and amateur levels.
“This year’s ballot reflects the extraordinary range of athletic achievement connected to the Philadelphia region,” said Kay Magee, Hall of Fame trustee and member of the Nomination and Ballot Committee. “From global stars to local legends, these nominees represent the depth and history of sports in our community.”
In addition to the modern-era ballot, the Hall also recognizes historically significant athletes and contributors through its Heritage category, honoring individuals whose accomplishments helped shape Philadelphia’s long and distinguished sports legacy.
Brief career profiles for the 2026 nominees can be found at: 2026 Nominee Bios
2026 Nominees
| Art Still – Football Brian Dougherty – Lacrosse Carly Lloyd – Soccer David Reid – Boxing Gail Ramsay – Squash Gina Procaccio – Track & Field Hugh Douglas – Football Jack Bauerle – Swimming Jahri Evans – Football Jim Foster – Basketball |
Jimmy Lynam – Basketball Johnny Gaudreau – Hockey Jon Runyan – Football Karen Borbee – Lacrosse Kate (Pierangeli) Pearson – Basketball LeSean McCoy – Football Mandee Amanda O’Leary – Lacrosse Pete Cipollone – Rowing Tim Mckee – Swimming Tra Thomas – Football |
2026 Nominees
| Agnes Stegmuller – Lacrosse/Field Hockey Andrew Matter – Wrestling Bart King – Cricket Battling Levinsky – Boxing Ben Shibe – Baseball Bertha Townsend Toulmin – Tennis Bill Holland – Auto Racing Bobby Smith – Soccer Charles Moore – Track & field |
Don Haldeman – Marksmanship Douglas Stewart – Soccer E. Carroll Schaeffer – Swimming Edith Houghton – Baseball Frank Spellman – Weightlifting George Munger – Football Ken Myers – Rowing Ralph Morgan – Basketball Sherwood “Sherry” Magee – Baseball |
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