Hall of Famer

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)

1. a person who has been accepted into a Hall of Fame.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hall of Famer¹

Hall of Fame + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Plus, their defensive line has shown real promise despite the retirement of future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald.

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Dickerson, the Hall of Famer who set the NFL’s rookie rushing record and the league’s single-season rushing record the following season, was traded to Indianapolis after 4½ seasons.

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer died at age 57 without a will, leading to one of the largest and most complicated probate court proceedings in Minnesota history, as well as infighting among his six siblings during the protracted legal battle over his multimillion-dollar estate.

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Kinchens said Hall of Famer Ed Reed gave him advice when Kinchens played at the University of Miami.

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Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry pitched a complete game for his 300th victory in 1982, and he changed his jersey after every inning, creating nine authentic artifacts he could peddle.

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