Graham Sports Hall of Fame
Graham Sports Hall of Fame
Location
Located at the Graham Historical Museum (upstairs)
135 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
Hours of Operation
Friday & Saturday • 10:00am – 2:00pm
Admission
Free, please no food or drinks
About the Graham Sports Hall of Fame
The Graham Sports Hall of Fame recognizes and perpetuates the noteworthy athletic tradition of the Graham Community by honoring and memorializing individuals, teams, and/or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to this tradition. Induction banquets are held every other year, now on even years.
Inductees have exemplified exceptional athletic achievement (Hall of Fame) or service (Hall of Honor) at least ten years prior to the date of induction. The nominee’s athletic achievements and contributions to sports must have been recognized over the area serving the Graham Community, enhancing the reputation of the Graham Community as well as themselves.
Congratulations to our 2022 inductees!
Hall of Fame Inductees
• 1962-1965 Central High School Lady’s Basketball Team
• Mac Bowman
• Charles “Whammy” Douglass
• Steve Isley Jr.
• K.J. Stone
Hall of Honor Inductees
• Terry Creech
• Keith Parker
2024 Graham Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Time: 6:00pm
For All Ages
Tickets: $20/person, available online and in-person at the Graham Recreation Center
Location: Graham Recreation Center • 311 College Street, Graham, NC 27253
Dress: Coat and Tie Attire
The year’s inductee’s for the Hall of Honor are: TBD. The Hall of Fame inductees are: TBD.
For more information, please call the Programs Supervisor at (336) 513-5510.
Hall of Fame & Hall of Honor Nominations
Submit your Graham Sports Hall of Fame: Hall of Fame & Hall of Honor Nomination now through July 31, 2023. Inductees of the Graham Sports Hall of Fame have exemplified exceptional athletic achievement (Hall of Fame) or service (Hall of Honor) at least ten years prior to the date of induction. The nominee’s athletic achievements and contributions to sports must have been recognized over the area serving the Graham Community, enhancing the reputation of the Graham Community as well as themselves.
The Induction Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Online tickets for the 2024 Induction Banquet will be available to purchase closer to the date.
Choose to Nominate for Hall of Fame OR Hall of Honor
Please describe, in as much detail as possible the nominee’s accomplishments (sports played, years active, position, awards, etc.) Please also include statistical data, if you have it, and why you believe this person should be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
How to Submit Your Nominations*
- Submit Online
- Submit a handwritten or typed letter to:
City of Graham – Recreation & Parks
ATTN: Graham Sports Hall of Fame Nominations
PO Drawer 357
Graham, NC 27253
*Please send any documentation, pictures, articles, letters, etc. that accompany the nomination by email or by mail. The deadline to submit nominations is July 31, 2023.
For more information, please reach out to Emma Griffin, Program Supervisor, at (336) 513-5510 or by email.
Sports Hall of Fame Subcommittee
The Sports Hall of Fame is a Subcommittee of the Recreation Commission. This committee recognizes the noteworthy athletic tradition of the Graham Community by honoring and memorializing individuals, teams, and/or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to this tradition. For more information, please call (336) 513-5510.
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