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Recognizing and honoring prominent athletes, coaches and contributors in the Greater Wilmington area.
Joined September 2022
Tamera Young parlayed a successful prep career into a record-setting college resume at @JMUWBasketball before landing as a first-round draft pick in the WNBA. She was the eighth overall pick by the Atlanta Dream in the 2008 WNBA draft. @CityofWilm @tyoung11 @CAASports #ILM
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Ed Wilson, who mentored young players on the city’s baseball diamonds from 1956 to the mid 1980s, was one of the original Winter Park Optimist Little League coaches when the league was formed in 1956. He coached the Hanover Center team to a then-world record 50 consecutive wins.
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Ron Musselman was an All-Conference hurler for John T. Hoggard High School’s state championship team earning numerous honors at Louisburg College and Clemson, He was drafted three times before pitching with MLB’s Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays. @CityofWilm #ILM
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Fred Lynch’s name has become synonymous with E.A. Laney HS athletics since his arrival nearly five decades ago. In 2012, he was inducted into the Laney Athletic Hall of Fame and in 2021, he was inducted into the NC Athletic Directors Hall of Fame. @CityofWilm @NewHanoverCo
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Bill Curry’s not only caught waves, he’s made them during a storied career as a surfer. He won the East Coast Longboard Championship in 1979 and was inducted into the East Coast Surfing Legends Hall of Fame in 2004. #ILM @CityofWilm @WrightsvilleNC
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Proud to announce the Class of ‘26 for the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame. Save the date to attend the events of Induction Weekend on May 15-17, 2026. 🏄♂️ Bill Curry.🏀 Fred Lynch.⚾️ Ron Musselman.⚾️ Ed Wilson.🏀 Tamera Young. @CityofWilm #ILM @NewHanoverCo
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GWSHOF Board of Directors member Gina DiCicco presents a $5,000 scholarship check to @uncwathletics Senior Associate A.D. Mark Wagner on behalf of 2025 inductees David Miller and Jerry Wainwright. #GWSHOFClassof25 #ILM @uncw
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RT @DannyDeraney: Rest in power George Wendt. One of the greatest character actors of our generation. A compilation of Norm replies in hi….
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It was a special night for our Class of ‘25 honorees. Congratulations!
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Our 18th induction was a memorable one. Congratulations to the Class of ‘25! Thank you for your remarkable contributions to Wimington’s extensive sports history . 🏈 Scott Braswell.⚽️ Kim Crabbe.⚾️ Tommy Craig.⚾️ Dr. David Miller.🏀 Jerry Wainwright
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What a great turnout today for the Joe Miller Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament. Thanks to the players, sponsors and the Municipal Golf Course for making this such a special event.
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What a great turnout today for the Joe Miller Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament. Thanks to the players, sponsors and the Municipal Golf Course for making this such a special event.
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The GWSHOF Class of ‘25 kicked off the Hall of Fame weekend festivities with today’s Speakers Luncheon. Thanks to @DavidGlennShow for serving as the host.
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We’re just days away from the 18th induction of the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame. A total of 74 individuals have been recognized since the elite group was introduced in 2005. Congratulations to Scott Braswell, Kim Crabbe, Tommy Craig, David Miller and Jerry Wainwright.
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