WE HONOR THE 2011 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES:

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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame Association is a nonprofit organization founded to perpetuate the memory of athletes, coaches and others who have brought lasting recognition to the State of Delaware or who have been outstanding within its borders. Included are those whose contributions to sports came away from the actual competition, (coaches, administrators, officials and journalists) bringing recognition to the state.

Active dues paying Museum members receive the Hall of Fame ballot in February to vote for the Inductees who are enshrined at the Annual banquet and induction ceremonies in May.

The membership year is June 1st through May 31st. To receive the ballot dues must be received by February 1st.

Membership dues are $40.00 per year. To become a member of the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame, please print out the Membership Form and return it to the Hall of Fame with your check payable to:

DSMHOF
801 Shipyard Drive
Wilmington, De. 19801-5121.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

Are you a history buff? Interested is Delaware Sports History?

The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame has volunteer opportunities at the Museum, located at Frawley Stadium on the Wilmington Riverfront. The 5000 square foot Museum showcases over 150 years of Delaware sports history. The Hall of Fame, founded in 1976, has inducted over 240 athletes, coaches, journalists, administrators and officials representing 27 different sports.

Volunteers are needed as Museum greeters and tour guides to serve the public Tuesdays through Saturdays. If you can volunteer one day a month for a couple of hours or more call (302) 425-3263 or e-mail desports@cavtel.net.

Volunteer opportunities also include assisting the Museum curator, education director, historian and working in technology and membership areas. Activities include doing research for new exhibits, contact with elementary and middle schools for the school tour program and becoming a member of the Museum’s speakers bureau.

THE VISION

“to be an enduring point of pride for Delaware's sports history and an inspiration to today's youth.”

THE MISSION

Since 1976 the Delaware Hall of Fame has honored and promoted Delaware’s outstanding athletic performers including those who have brought recognition to the First State through their coaching, officiating administrative and journalism contributions. Additionally, the museum shall preserve the performances of Delaware inductees and other athletes through the display of memorabilia, artifacts and photos and videos.

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