International Sports Hall of Fame

American non-profit organization

International Sport Hall of FameDiscipline| Sports and physical culture

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Awarded for| "Outstanding career achievements and giving back to the society"
Location| Chicago, Illinois
Country| United States
Presented by| Dr. Robert M. Goldman
Fairfax Hackley
History
Editions| 13
First winner| Class of 2012
Most recent| Class of 2024
Website| ishof.net

The International Sports Hall of Fame (ISHOF) is a section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2012 by Dr. Robert M. Goldman to honor exceptional athletes and sporting figures for their accomplishments and dedication to furthering the fields of sports and physical culture.[1]

The inductees are bestowed with their own official ISHOF emblem, a gold lapel pin, a gold medallion, a hand crafted gold medal[2] and the inclusion into the H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports which is an archive and museum dedicated to the study and preservation of the world of physical culture.[3]

## Nominations

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With its mission being 'inspiring future generations of athletes by honoring the sports heroes of today',[4] potential induction candidates from worldwide are picked and shortlisted by a twenty-member 'Global Advisory Board' chaired by the president Dr. Robert M. Goldman and vice president Fairfax Hackley. The winners are selected based on their past and present contributions to the sports world and their charitable works mentoring youth and inspiring future generations of athletes with a "giving back" mindset.

## Induction Ceremonies

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Since its inauguration in 2012, the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony was held in conjunction with the Arnold Schwarzenegger Sports Festival, in Columbus, Ohio. From 2024 onwards, the event was moved to Las Vegas and held in conjunction with the Olympia Weekend. Each year, five to seven individuals are selected to be inducted.[5][6][7]

As of 2024, 72 individuals have been inducted to the International Sports Hall of Fame.[8]

## Inductees

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Class of 2012

* Arnold Schwarzenegger \- 7x Mr. Olympia, 5x Mr. Universe, actor, former Governor of California
* James J. Lorimer \- Co-founder of Arnold Sports Festival
* Jack LaLanne and Elaine LaLanne \- Fitness and nutrition / motivational speakers
* Randy Couture \- 6x UFC World Champion
* Corey Everson \- 6x Ms. Olympia
* Mark Henry \- Arnold Strongman Classic, weightlifting, and powerlifting champion, WWE World Heavyweight Champion

Class of 2013

* Bruno Sammartino \- World Wrestling Federation Champion, WWE Hall of Famer
* Franco Columbu \- 2x Mr. Olympia
* Archie Griffin \- 2x Heisman Trophy Winner
* Earl 'The Pearl' Monroe \- NBA Hall of Famer
* Blaine Carew Wilson \- 5x Gymnastics national champion

Class of 2014

* Joe Weider , Ben Weider and Betty Weider \- Founders of International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness, fitness magazines publishers
* Lee Haney \- 8x Mr. Olympia
* Jason Statham \- Martial artist, actor, British national diving team
* Cynthia Rothrock \- 5x Martial arts world champion
* Dan Gable \- Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling, coach

Class of 2015

* Evander Holyfield \- 4x Heavyweight boxing champion
* Ed Coan \- Powerlifting world champion, set 70+ world records
* Paul 'Triple H' Levesque \- WWE Champion, sports administrator
* Lenda Murray \- 8x Ms. Olympia
* Don 'The Dragon' Wilson \- 11x world champion in kickboxing and actor
* Michael Jai White \- Martial artist and actor

Class of 2016

* Ronnie Coleman \- 8x Mr. Olympia
* Kurt Angle \- Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling, WWE Champion
* Royce Gracie \- 1st UFC Champion
* Johnny Bench \- Hall of fame baseball catcher
* AnnMaria De Mars \- 1st American world judo champion

Class of 2017

* Lou Ferrigno \- Mr. Universe, actor
* Bill Kazmaier \- 3x World's Strongest Man, 2x powerlifting world champion
* Herschel Walker \- Heisman Trophy & college football hall of famer
* Dr. Thomas Rosandich \- Founder U.S. Sports Academy
* Apolo Ohno \- Olympic speed skating champion

Class of 2018

* Dr. Terry Todd and Dr. Jan Todd \- Powerlifting world champions, authors / publishers / historians
* Bas Rutten \- MMA world champion, actor
* Ronda Rousey \- UFC champion, Olympic judo bronze medalist
* Phil Keoghan \- Sports documentarian

Class of 2019

* Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez \- 5x Kickboxing world champion
* Rocky Bleier \- 4x Super Bowl winner, Pittsburgh Steelers
* Jake Hotham \- Professional Swimmer, Elite level runner and strength athlete
* Tim Kennedy \- MMA fighter, Special Forces soldier, actor
* Michael Buffer \- Ring announcer
* David Goggins \- Guinness World Record holder, Navy SEAL, ultra marathon runner

Class of 2020

* Lesley Visser \- National Football League sportscaster, first female NFL analyst
* Johnny Damon \- Major League Baseball player
* Kirstie Ennis \- Amputee outdoor climber, former US Marine Corps Sergeant, public speaker
* Forrest Griffin \- UFC Champion and Hall of Famer
* Eddie George \- National Football League player

Class of 2021

* Jay Cutler \- 4x Mr. Olympia
* Ernie Reyes Sr. \- Martial artist, actor and fight choreographer
* Billy Blanks \- Martial artist, creator of the Tae Bo exercise program
* Marcus Allen \- National Football League player
* Peter Westbrook \- 13x national Sabre champion and Olympic bronze medalist
* Stephanie McMahon \- WWE executive

Class of 2022

* Ron Van Clief \- Grandmaster Martial artist and actor
* Shannon Knapp \- Martial artist, women's MMA pioneer
* Stipe Miocic \- UFC Champion
* Vinny Paz \- Lightweight and light middleweight Boxing champion
* Frank Shamrock \- UFC Champion
* Burt Watson  \- Manager and sports promoter

Class of 2023

* Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson \- 30x Strongman champion (World's Strongest Man, Arnold Strongman Classic, etc.) set 100+ world records
* Jackie Joyner-Kersee \- 6x Olympic medalist in track and field, heptathlon world record holder
* Kayla Harrison \- 2x Olympic judo gold medalist, 2x women’s MMA champion
* Richard Sorin \- Strongman and grip strength specialist, founder of Sorinex exercise equipment
* Ronnie Lott \- 4x NFL Super Bowl champion, pro football hall of famer

Class of 2024

* Phil Heath \- 7x Mr. Olympia
* Brian Shaw \- 4x World's Strongest Man, 3x Arnold Strongman Classic
* Jim Plunkett \- 2x Super Bowl Champion
* Miesha Tate \- UFC and Strikeforce Woman's MMA Champion
* J. J. Perry \- Martial Arts Master, Stunt Legend, Film Producer
* Bruce Buffer \- UFC Announcer

## Advisory Board

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Global Advisory Board

* Dr. Robert M. Goldman \- Founder and President
* Marcus Allen - NFL Hall of Famer and Super Bowl MVP
* Rick Collins - Attorney, General Counsel to the International Society of Sports Nutrition
* Randy Couture \- UFC World Champion
* Prof. Dr. Eduardo DeRose - International Olympic Committee Medical Commission
* Dr. Nick DiNubulie - Former Team Orthopedic Consultant, NBA Philadelphia 76ers
* Dr. Ronald Klatz - Co-Founder A4M
* Alan Goldberg - Founder, Action Martial Arts Magazine
* Fairfax Hackley - Senior V.P., ISHOF
* Mark Henry \- Arnold Strongman Classic Champion, WWE World Champion
* Jim Manion - President, IFBB Pro League
* Dr. Joseph Maroon \- Team Neurosurgeon, NFL Pittsburgh Steelers
* Earl 'The Pearl' Monroe \- NBA Hall of Fame
* Dan O'Malley - Professional Boxer and Wrestler
* Lenda Murray \- American professional female bodybuilder and 8x Ms. Olympia.
* Gunnar Peterson \- American celebrity trainer, author, businessman, and actor
* Arnold Schwarzenegger \- 7 x time Mr. Olympia
* Dan Solomon - President, Mr. Olympia
* Bert Sorin - President Sorinex Exercise Equipment Company and Champion Highland Games and hammer thrower
* Dr. Jan Todd - Powerlifting world champion, historian, and Professor at University of Texas-Austin.
* Dr. James Stoxen - President, Team Doctors
* Grandmaster Ron Van Clief - Grandmaster, Actor, ISHOF Inductee of 2022
* Chef Rush - Celebrity Chef, Veteran, and Motivational Speaker.

Deceased Past members

* James J. Lorimer \- Co-Founder Arnold Schwarzenegger Sports Festival
* Dr. Thomas Rosandich \- Founder, U.S. Sports Academy
* Dr. Terry Todd \- Powerlifting world champion, author, publisher and historian
* David P. Webster \- Physical Culture Historian and author

## References

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1. ^ ISHOF (7 March 2023). "INTERNATIONAL SPORTS HALL OF FAME AWARDS". www.sportshof.com. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
2. ^ Dr. Robert M. Goldman. "2023 International Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Full Program) Official Footage". YouTube. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
3. ^ THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (14 March 2023). "H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports". www.starkcenter.org. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
4. ^ Roger Lockridge (10 March 2015). "DR. ROBERT GOLDMAN EXPLAINS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPORTS HALL OF FAME". Muscleandfitness.com. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
5. ^ "INTERNATIONAL SPORTS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2019". thecincinnatiherald.com. THE CINCINNATI HERALD NEWS.
6. ^ "The 2018 Inductees To The International Sports Hall of Fame". Generationiron.com. GENERATION IRON FITNESS NETWORK.
7. ^ "International Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2019". columbus.org. COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
8. ^ "INTERNATIONAL SPORTS HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2023 INDUCTEES - These legends will be honored during the Arnold Sports Festival". Muscleandfitness.com. Roger Lockridge.

## External links

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* Official website