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It's been in the works since 2007, but November 23rd, 2009,  marks the day that the Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame has been created. The announcement was made at the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. See below for interviews with some of the notable attendees.

Although it's exclusively online for now, a physical home is in the works. One possible location being considered is within or part of the new football stadium being built for the Pan Am Games.

The nomination process is being finalized and will be announced in February 2010. Inductees will be chosen by a special selection committee. Beginning immediately, citizens who are interested will have an opportunity to apply to be on that committee.

HSHF organizing committee consists of:

Ron Foxcroft - special advisor
Brian Lewis - chair
John Pellizzari
Cecelia Carter-Smith
Mark Bowden
Al Craig
Rick Creechan
John Lewis
Ruth Liebersbach
Garry McKay
Mike Hammond - City of Hamilton liaison

Ron Foxcroft (click tab 1 for interview)
- special advisor to the Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame board
- owner of Fluke Transport, acclaimed NCAA basketball referee, inventor of the pea-less Fox 40 whistle, and motivational speaker, "Foxy" was named Hamilton Citizen of the Year in 1997.
- Also, has a nickname, "Mr. Hamilton."

Harry Howell (click tab 2 for interview)
- Hamilton native
- Norris Trophy winner
- HOF NHL defenseman
- #3 retired by the Rangers in 2002
- Coached Minnesota North Stars

Angelo Mosca (click tab 3 for interview)
- New England native
- 5 time all-star with the Tiger-Cats as a DT
- Former pro wrestler and WWF broadcaster