Hall of Fame
noun phrase
1
: a structure housing memorials to famous or illustrious individuals usually chosen by a group of electors
2
: a group of individuals in a particular category (such as a sport) who have been selected as particularly illustrious
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Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach made his first start of the 1972 season in the NFC Championship Game, a 26-3 loss to Washington.
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Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The Dolphins are using a committee of seven, led by Sullivan and including owner Steve Ross and Hall of Fame quarterbacks Troy Aikman and Dan Marino, to select the next head coach.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2026
And way back in the 1960s, teams did it to Hall of Fame center Wilt Chamberlain, a career 51.1% shooter.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
The stunned Rams went three-and-out on their first overtime possession, a team with a future Hall of Fame quarterback surrendering with three runs that were indicative of questionable McVay play-calling throughout the game.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The Dolphins are using a committee of seven, led by Sullivan and including owner Steve Ross and Hall of Fame quarterbacks Troy Aikman and Dan Marino, to select the next head coach.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2026
And way back in the 1960s, teams did it to Hall of Fame center Wilt Chamberlain, a career 51.1% shooter.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
The stunned Rams went three-and-out on their first overtime possession, a team with a future Hall of Fame quarterback surrendering with three runs that were indicative of questionable McVay play-calling throughout the game.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Hall of Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hall%20of%20Fame. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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