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On November 9, 2011, the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame welcomed five new members:

Rudy Galindo: U.S. Figure Skating Champion
Art Lambert: SJSU & Stanford Water Polo Player and Coach
Dan Pastorini: SCU and NFL Quarterback
Peter Ueberroth: Olympic Leader and Baseball Commissioner
Kristi Yamaguchi: Olympic Gold Medalist, Philanthropist

The Hall of Fame also recognized the 2011 Male and Female Amateur and Hgh School Athletes of the Year, as well as the 2011 Special Olympian of the Year at the November 9 ceremony.

Read Full Press Release: (9/6/11) 2011 San Jose Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced


Purchase your tickets below!*

For sponsorship details, click here.
For additional sponsorship information, contact Carrie Benjamin at 408.288.2936 or carrie@sjsa.org.
*A Google account is required to make an online purchase. If you do not have an existing account, and do not wish to create one, please conact Carrie Benjamin at the number above to place a phone order.

 

Purchase your Donation Drawing tickets!

To view the incredible drawing packages, which include Bay Area sports suites, club tickets, autographed memorabilia, more than 10 rounds of golf, hotel stays, fine dining, and more, click here.

To purchase Donation Drawing tickets, contact Carrie Benjamin at 408.288.2936 or carrie@sjsa.org.


Join the Silent Auction!

New this year, the Hall of Fame is holding a Silent Auction. You are welcome to bid at the event, or place your bid via email if you are unable to attend on November 9th.  

Fly on the World's Largest Zeppelin with Prominent Bay Area Sports Columnist Mark Purdy
(Value: $1,500)

You and two guests will join prominent Bay Area Sports Columnist, Mark Purdy from the Mercury News to talk sports during an unforgettable flight aboard the world's largest airship! You will depart from historic Moffett Field on Airship Ventures' 246-foot long Eureka for a 45-minute voyage above Silicon Valley.  [Submit Bid] [View Bids]
Golfer's Dream Package
(Value: $2,800)
You and a guest will enjoy a luxury getaway at the Pebble Beach Resort. Enjoy two nights at the Lodge at Pebble Beach and a round of golf for 2 on the magnificent Pebble Beach Golf Links. [Submit Bid]  [View Bids]
Be a Sharks All-Star
(Value: $2,500)

Learn to make ice and drive a Zamboni at HP Pavilion on the same ice the San Jose Sharks play! The winning bidder will bring their group of (4) four to HP Pavilion for a session on making ice: your group will learn how to layout logos, paint, build up ice with sprayer, and drive the Zamboni. Package includes 8 Club Seats for December 15th game San Jose Sharks vs. Colorado Avalanche.
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Click here for full details, descriptions, and auction rules.


Established in 1995, the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame honors those who have made extraordinary contributions in the sports world. The annual class of inductees is usually composed of five people. Each inductee

  • Developed his or her skills in Santa Clara County,
  • Played or coached for a county team or school,
  • Represented county as an individual athlete or
  • Contributed in some extraordinary way to greater San Jose community in a sports-related program or project.

The public may nominate candidates, and inductees are selected by the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors.

 

Induction Ceremony and Dinner

Held every November on the floor of HP Pavilion, this gala event honors the inductees as well as those to be honored as Male and Female High School Athletes of the Year, Male and Female Amateur Athletes of the Year and Special Olympian of the year. Proceeds from the dinner benefit Special Olympics Northern California.

For pictures and a recap of the 2010 induction ceremony, click here

For pictures and a recap of the 2009 induction ceremony, click here

For pictures and a recap of the 2008 induction ceremony, click here

For pictures of the 2007 induction ceremony, click here

 
Inductees

Seventy six men and women have been inducted into the Hall. Each is honored with a bronze plaque with his or her likeness and highlights of their career. The plaques are displayed on the concourse of HP Pavilion.
2004 Inductee biographies
2005 Inductee biographies
2006 Inductee biographies
2007 Inductee biographies
2008 Inductee biographies
2009 Inductee biographies
2010 Inductee biographies
2011 Inductee biographies