About the GWSHOF
The GWSHOF honors people who, by their excellence in the world of sport, have brought recognition and esteem to themselves and the Greater Wilmington area.
Inductees
Our honorees are selected annually from athletes, coaches and other persons with significant impact on the history and advancement of athletics here in our area.
Greater Wilmington Sports Club
Karen Barefoot to Speak at Greater Wilmington Sports Club in July. See Sports Club tab for info and registration.
Latest News
Congratulations to Coach Lenny on his induction into the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame! The ceremony took place in Atlanta, GA over the weekend. Coach Lenny was introduced by Katrina Adams, former CEO, President and Chairman of the Board of the USTA. Lenny’s family and many friends attended the very[...]
A two-sport star at New Hanover High in Wilmington, Nixon became a standout baseball player with the Boston Red Sox. As a high s chool senior, he was named the North Carolina player of the year in both football and baseball and was named Baseball America’s national player of the[...]
Lenny Simpson inducted to Southern Tennis Hall of Fame
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