hall-of-famer
Inducted sports legend
A hall-of-famer is someone who has been inducted into a hall of fame—a permanent honor recognizing exceptional achievement in a particular field, most often sports.
By extension, it describes anyone or anything considered among the best of its kind: That chocolate cake is a hall-of-famer.
The term implies lasting excellence rather than momentary success.
Formal admission process
- enshrinementFormal preservation as sacred
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- honoreeOne being celebrated
tribute · accolade · bust · ring · speech · presenter · ballot · voting
Unverified traditional tale
pioneer · trailblazer · pantheon · storied · fabled · heroic · timeless · venerable
Superior select group
- prestigiousHaving high standing
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- illustriousWidely admired for achievements
celebrated · acclaimed · decorated · honored · esteemed · peerless · paragon · pinnacle
Baseball museum's home village
- CantonSwiss administrative district
- SpringfieldCommon American placename
- museumPublic exhibit space
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
exhibit · shrine · annals · history · memorabilia · artifact · display · collection
induction
Formal admission process
- enshrinementFormal preservation as sacred
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
honoree · tribute · accolade · bust · ring · speech · presenter · ballot · voting · selection
legend
Unverified traditional tale
titan · pioneer · trailblazer · pantheon · storied · fabled · heroic · timeless · venerable · classic
elite
Superior select group
- prestigiousHaving high standing
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
illustrious · celebrated · acclaimed · decorated · honored · esteemed · peerless · paragon · pinnacle · benchmark
Cooperstown
Baseball museum's home village
- CantonSwiss administrative district
- SpringfieldCommon American placename
- museumPublic exhibit space
gallery · exhibit · shrine · annals · history · memorabilia · artifact · display · collection · archive
MVP
Best player award
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- all-starExceptionally talented performer
- record-holderOne with best result
medalist · pro · captain · playmaker · starter · slugger · quarterback · pitcher · goalie · striker