History of the NLL Hall of Fame
The National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame is the league’s highest honor, recognizing those whose talent, achievements, and contributions have helped shape the sport of lacrosse and the league throughout its history, from the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League and Major Indoor Lacrosse League to today’s National Lacrosse League.
The NLL Hall of Fame was established on June 16, 2005, with the announcement of five charter members who made immeasurable contributions to the league and the sport since its inception in 1986. The inaugural class included league founders Russ Cline and Chris Fritz, legendary players Gary and Paul Gait, and the late Les Bartley, who was the winningest coach in league history at the time.
The Hall of Fame recognizes players, coaches, referees, media members, and other individuals who have left a lasting mark on the sport and the history of the league. Inductees are honored in one of three categories: Player, Veteran, or Builder.
The NLL Hall of Fame currently includes 45 members.
Hall of Fame Members (By Name)
Mike Accursi - 2026
Les Bartley - 2006
Jake Bergey - 2026
Tom Borrelli - 2007
Sandy Chapman - 2026
Russ Cline - 2006
Roy Condon - 2021
Pat Coyle - 2014
Dan Dawson - 2026
Steve Dietrich - 2012
Colin Doyle - 2021
Dallas Eliuk - 2009
Shawn Evans - 2026
Kevin Finneran - 2021
Bill Fox - 2021
Mike French - 2007
Chris Fritz - 2006
Gary Gait - 2006
Paul Gait - 2006
John Grant Jr. - 2021
John Gurtler - 2026
Chris Hall - 2014
Tracey Kelusky - 2016
Darris Kilgour - 2007
Rich Kilgour - 2010
Sal LoCascio - 2008
Tom Marechek - 2007
Pat McCready - 2021
Johnny Mouradian - 2008
Pat O'Toole - 2013
Casey Powell - 2021
Gavin Prout - 2026
Tony Resch - 2008
Josh Sanderson - 2016
Terry Sanderson - 2015
Mark Steenhuis - 2026
Neil Stevens - 2008
Dan Stroup - 2010
John Tavares - 2016
Regy Thorpe - 2021
Steve Toll - 2021
John Tucker - 2010
Jim Veltman - 2009
Bob Watson - 2011
Shawn Williams - 2021
Hall of Fame Members (By Induction Year)
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Charter Class - 2006
- Les Bartley
- Russ Cline
- Chris Fritz
- Gary Gait
- Paul Gait
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2007
- Tom Borrelli
- Mike French
- Darris Kilgour
- Tom Marechek
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2008
- Sal LoCascio
- Johnny Mouradian
- Tony Resch
- Neil Stevens
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2009
- Dallas Eliuk
- Jim Veltman
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2010
- Rich Kilgour
- Dan Stroup
- John Tucker
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2011
- Bob Watson
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2012
- Steve Dietrich
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2013
- Pat O’Toole
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2014
- Pat Coyle
- Chris Hall
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2015
- Terry Sanderson
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2016
- Tracey Kelusky
- Josh Sanderson
- John Tavares
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2021
- Roy Condon
- Colin Doyle
- Kevin Finneran
- Bill Fox
- John Grant Jr.
- Pat McCready
- Casey Powell
- Regy Thorpe
- Steve Toll
- Shawn Williams
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2026
- Sandy Chapman
- Dan Dawson
- Shawn Evans
- Mark Steenhuis
- Mike Accursi
- Jake Bergey
- Gavin Prout
- John Gurtler