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Hall of Famer

American  

noun

(sometimes lowercase)
  1. a person who has been accepted into a Hall of Fame.


Etymology

Origin of Hall of Famer

Hall of Fame + -er 1

Example Sentences

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NBA Hall of Famer Bill Bradley, who won titles with the Knicks in 1970 and 1973, says New York fans are the key to MSG's enduring spirit.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He coached Sierra Canyon the last four years, but became a future City Section Hall of Famer when he guided Chatsworth to eight City titles during his 27-year reign, the most by any coach.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

"A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation," the statement reads.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie didn’t expect to ever get a statue outside Crypto.com Arena.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Another future Hall of Famer, Boston center fielder Jim O’Rourke, made the league’s first hit, a single in the top of the first.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

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