Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame
Honoring Everton's greatest contributors since 1996.
Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame honors the men who shaped the history of Everton Football Club. The club’s former men’s stadium, Goodison Park—now the women’s team’s home—sits on Gwladys Street in Walton, Liverpool. David France came up with the idea, and the Hall of Fame launched in 1996. A panel made up of players, journalists, shareholders, and season-ticket holders picked the first members by judging what candidates achieved during their Everton careers. It started with 75 players and five club officials. Since then, Everton supporters have chosen new inductees through yearly postal ballots and online polls.
Each year, the Hall of Fame holds a dinner at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool. After an eight-year break, the twelfth dinner took place at the Liverpool Hilton in March 2017. By 2009, the Hall of Fame had 126 members. A list of inductees includes players from Walter Abbott and John Bailey to Alex Young and Tommy Wright, along with directors, chairmen, managers, trainers, and the club’s founder. Three books and a video from the 2009 celebrations feature images and biographies of these men. The annual dinners give fans a chance to meet their heroes. Some Everton players have also earned spots in the English Football Hall of Fame, such as Dixie Dean, Paul Gascoigne, Alan Ball, Pat Jennings, and Tommy Lawton.
Quick Facts
- Established
- 1996
- Collections Type
- Number of inductees
- Collections
- 131
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Lore & Background
The Hall of Fame was conceived by David France and inaugurated in 1996. Initial inclusion was decided by a panel of players, journalists, shareholders and season-ticket holders who assessed the accomplishments of the candidates during their careers at Everton. It began with 75 players and five club officials. Additional members have been elected by Everton supporters via annual postal ballots and internet polls.
The Hall of Fame has been celebrated annually at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool. After an 8-year hiatus, the Twelfth Hall of Fame Dinner was held at the Liverpool Hilton in March 2017. Images and biographies of the inductees are included in three books associated with the Hall of Fame and a video produced for the 2009 celebrations. These events have provided opportunities for fans to interact with their heroes.
Reader's Guide
Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame serves as a permanent record of the men who have shaped Everton Football Club, from its earliest players and officials to modern stars. As of 2009, there were 126 members, including players such as Dixie Dean, Alan Ball, and Neville Southall, as well as managers like Harry Catterick and Howard Kendall, and directors such as Sir Philip Carter and Bill Kenwright. The Hall of Fame's selection process has evolved from a panel-based system to fan voting, ensuring that supporters have a direct role in honoring their heroes. The annual dinners, held at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel and later at the Liverpool Hilton, have become key events for the Everton community, allowing fans to meet and celebrate the inductees. The Hall of Fame also highlights the broader recognition of Everton players, as many have been inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame or named among the Football League 100 Legends. By preserving the legacies of these individuals, the Hall of Fame reinforces the club's history and its connection to the city of Liverpool.
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