Hall of Famer

American  

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

1. a person who has been accepted into a Hall of Fame.

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Etymology

Origin of Hall of Famer

Hall of Fame + -er ¹

Example Sentences

In 2009, the final year of that run, the Angels drafted future Hall of Famer Mike Trout.

From Los Angeles Times

The team nurtured a wave of young talent to surround Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero.

From Los Angeles Times

Long before he became an NBA Hall of Famer, Paul Pierce was a senior at Inglewood High School thrilled to be chosen to play in the 1995 McDonald’s All-American Game, a nationally televised showcase that has brought together 24 of the best prep players in the country every year since 1978.

From Los Angeles Times

Anze Kopitar became the Kings’ all-time leading scorer on Saturday, passing Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne with a third-period goal in a 6-4 loss to the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center.

From Los Angeles Times

“He plays 200 feet. He plays a hard game. He’s one of the premier two-way centermen of his time. First-ballot Hall of Famer. It’s amazing what he’s accomplished. It just speaks to his passion, determination, love of the game, sacrifices. He’s an amazing player that the fans of the L.A. Kings have got to watch for a long time.”

From Los Angeles Times