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."

Said Chuck Everson, Villanova Class of 1986 and a member of the championoship squad: "I shared this news with the guys on a Zoom call on April 1st—exactly 40 years after our championship win. We're thrilled about this great honor and had a celebratory toast to mark the occasion."

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.orgBrief career profiles, Hall of Fame roster, organizational facts and other details are available at https://www.phillyhall.org/media_kit_2025.pdf