Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame

UNCW Head Coaches Give
Prospects For New Season

Fourth-year women’s coach Nicole Woods and seventh-year head coach Takayo Siddle of UNCW shared their thoughts on the new season and several other topics during the Speakers Luncheon recently at Pine Valley Country Club in Wilmington.

Addressing a large crowd, the two veteran coaches discussed their teams and answered questions about the NCAA, NIL, recruiting and other issues surrounding college basketball. 

Another luncheon is planned in late October as the GWSHOF continues to showcase the sporting world to the Wilmington community.

Five Legends Scheduled To Join Pantheon of Sports Greats in 2027

The Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame will recognize five individuals during the organization’s induction weekend on May 14-16, 2027.

The honorees feature standouts from the sports of basketball, boxing, men’s golf, women’s golf and officiating.  Brett Blizzard (basketball), Bruce Cavenaugh (baseball), Johnnie Forte (officiating), Donnell Holmes (boxing) and Michelle Jarman (women’s golf) will join the pantheon of Wilmington sports greats.

GWSHOF Welcomes Star-Studded
Class of '26 With Epic Induction

The GWSHOF celebrated its 20th Anniversary in a major way on May 17, 2026, with the induction of Bill Curry, Fred Lynch, Ron Musselman, Tamera Young and Ed Wilson into its pantheon of greats. A sellout crowd of more than 500 supporters convened at the Wilmington Convention Center to enjoy a night of wonderful food, warm fellowship and inspirational speeches in a memorable evening.

Welcome to the Greater
Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame

The Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating Wilmington’s rich sports history and honoring its legendary athletes, coaches and contributors. It was created in 2005 under the guidance of Hall of Fame football coach Bill Dooley. The distinguished first class was introduced in 2006 and the Class of ’26 was honored during the GWSHOF’s 20th anniversary celebration on May 17, 2026. The GWSHOF Board of Directors is composed of community leaders who organize and administer the group’s three keynote events, capped by the Legends Induction Banquet. The Wilmington community continues to support the GWSHOF’s efforts each year through strong attendance at the events and sponsorships.