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Hall of Famer

American  

noun

(sometimes lowercase)
  1. a person who has been accepted into a Hall of Fame.


Etymology

Origin of Hall of Famer

Hall of Fame + -er 1

Example Sentences

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The well-connected sports executive was billed as headlining Telemundo’s Playmakers Feb. 12 event in L.A., alongside NFL Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez.

From Los Angeles Times

Lukas’ last victory in the race came in 1996 with the Hall of Famer Serena’s Song, owned by Lewis and his wife, Beverly.

From Los Angeles Times

“He is the greatest coach of all time,” he added, “and he unequivocally deserves to be a unanimous first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer.”

From Los Angeles Times

While Kraft may not have his name announced as a Hall of Famer this week, he could be getting a pretty decent consolation prize days later — if coach Mike Vrabel, quarterback Drake Maye and the rest of the current Patriots bring home the Lombardi Trophy by beating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX.

From Los Angeles Times

He won’t be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

From Los Angeles Times