Hall of Fame
Americannoun
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a national shrine in New York City commemorating the names of outstanding Americans.
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a room, building, etc., set aside to honor outstanding individuals in any profession, locality, nation, or the like.
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a number of individuals acclaimed as outstanding in a particular profession, field of endeavor, locality, or the like.
noun
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a building containing plaques or busts honouring famous people
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a group of famous people
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Dave Winfield went into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Padre.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Mike Ditka, the first ever tight end to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and coach of the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears, has died.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
He went into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Padre—the first ever—which was seen as a snub to the Yankees and Steinbrenner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Before the first home game of their upcoming 60th anniversary year Tuesday, the Kings honored their past by unveiling a modest Hall of Fame on the concourse of Crypto.com Arena.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
On my way to Mrs. Zamick’s, I pass through what has to be the Chumley Prep Hall of Fame.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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