Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame

05/26/2026

To recognize our 20th anniversary, the Cape Fear Museum is showcasing the GWSHOF this month. Thank you for your wonderful partnership through the years.

What do a high school coach, a local sports broadcaster, two NFL players, and the Clown Prince of Basketball have in common? They’re the first group of people inducted into the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame (GWSHOF). On May 21, 2006, Leon Brogden, Roman Gabriel, Wayne Jackson, Sonny Jurge...

05/22/2026

Finding her purpose has carried all the way to induction into the GWSHOF. What a career she’s had…and she’s not finished yet.

05/21/2026

Ed Wilson, Class of ‘26, left a lasting impact on so many individuals in the Wilmington baseball community and left a legacy of kindness, generosity and love.

05/20/2026

It’s a long way from the dusty youth recreational fields of Wilmington to the big leagues. But Ron Musselman made it and now he’s a GWSHOFer.

05/19/2026

Longtime E.A. Laney HS coach and administrator Fred Lynch is admired by many. Proud to recognize him as a member of the GWSHOF family.

05/19/2026

So pleased to welcome you to the club!

05/18/2026

What a night for surfing legend Bill Curry, who joined Ben Bourgeois as the only surfers enshrined in the GWSHOF.

05/18/2026

The 2026 induction is in the books. It couldn’t have happened without the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you!

05/18/2026

What a memorable night celebrating the best of Wilmington’s sports history. Congratulations once again to inductees Bill Curry, Fred Lynch, Ron Musselman, Ed Wilson and Tamera Young. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

05/17/2026

It’s finally here. Time to welcome five new members into the GWSHOF. Congratulations!

🏄‍♂️ Bill Curry
🏀 Fred Lynch
⚾️ Ron Musselman
⚾️ Ed Wilson
🏀 Tamera Young