The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Class of 2009

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that Michael Jordan, David Robinson, Jerry Sloan, John Stockton, and C. Vivian Stringer have been named today as the Enshrinement Class of 2009. The announcement was made at a press conference today in Detroit, Michigan, the site of the 2009 NCAA Final Four. The five-member class is made up of three players who enjoyed lengthy and successful NBA careers and two coaches who dedicated their careers to the Utah Jazz and Rutgers University, respectively. The 2009 induction ceremony will mark the 50th anniversary for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Jordan, Robinson, Sloan, and Stockton were all elected in their first year of consideration into the Hall of Fame, while Stringer has been named a Finalist in prior years.

“We are extremely pleased and honored to introduce this historic Class” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. “We look forward to welcoming them all to Springfield and to a wonderful Enshrinement Weekend.”

To be elected, finalists need 18 of 24 votes from the Honors Committee for election into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The Class of 2009 will be enshrined during festivities in Springfield, MA September 10-12, 2009. Ticket packages to the 2009 Enshrinement Gala and all Enshrinement Weekend Events are on-sale now and available by calling the Hall of Fame at (413) 781-6500 naismith, baasketball >>>read more