• Deb Honkus, NEP Broadcasting CEO, is the first woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. She is pictured here with her husband Michael.

    Deb Honkus, NEP Broadcasting CEO, is the first woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. She is pictured here with her husband Michael.

  • Brian France of NASCAR accepted on behalf of his late father, Bill France, Jr. Pictured with Brian is Amy France.

    Brian France of NASCAR accepted on behalf of his late father, Bill France, Jr. Pictured with Brian is Amy France.

  • Former NBC Sports Group Chairman and CEO and his wife Susan Saint James celebrate Ebersol's induction into the Sports Broadcasting HOF.

    Former NBC Sports Group Chairman and CEO and his wife Susan Saint James celebrate Ebersol's induction into the Sports Broadcasting HOF.

  • Hall of Famer Steve Sabol of NFL Films joins his father Ed, who was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting HOF in 2007.

    Hall of Famer Steve Sabol of NFL Films joins his father Ed, who was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting HOF in 2007.

  • Hall of Famer and NEP Broadcasting CTO George Hoover.

    Hall of Famer and NEP Broadcasting CTO George Hoover.

  • Joe Buck (second from left) accepted the award on behalf of Jack Buck, his late father and sportscasting great. Pictured above are (l-to-) Trudy Buck, Joe Buck, Matthew Brooks, Carole Buck, and Julie Buck Brooks.

    Joe Buck (second from left) accepted the award on behalf of Jack Buck, his late father and sportscasting great. Pictured above are (l-to-) Trudy Buck, Joe Buck, Matthew Brooks, Carole Buck, and Julie Buck Brooks.

  • Ron Scalise, ESPN audio mixer extraordinaire, was inducted posthumously into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Pictured above are Jessica Trainor, RJ Scalise, Dawn Scalise, and Brenna Scalise. Ron's mother, Kay Scalise, is seated.

    Ron Scalise, ESPN audio mixer extraordinaire, was inducted posthumously into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Pictured above are Jessica Trainor, RJ Scalise, Dawn Scalise, and Brenna Scalise. Ron's mother, Kay Scalise, is seated.

  • IMG Founder Mark McCormack was inducted posthumously into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Pictured above are (left-to-right) Maggie McCormack, Betsy N. McCormack, Anne McCormack, Todd McCormack, and Katie McCormack.

    IMG Founder Mark McCormack was inducted posthumously into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Pictured above are (left-to-right) Maggie McCormack, Betsy N. McCormack, Anne McCormack, Todd McCormack, and Katie McCormack.

Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2011

On December 13, 2011 the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame held its fifth annual induction ceremony and honored eight new inductees into the Hall. This year’s class includes legendary broadcaster Jack Buck former NBC executive Dick Ebersol; Bill France Jr., who transformed NASCAR; NEP Supershooter’s innovative Deb Honkus and George Hoover; IMG founder Mark McCormack; NFL Films great Steve Sabol; and visionary audio mixer Ron Scalise, a lynchpin at ESPN. For a complete report on this year’s ceremony please click here.


The Hall of Famers

The Hall of Famers

Discover the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Inductees. Here league commissioners stand next to directors, producers, technologists, management and operations. Here the renowned join proudly alongside the unrecognized. And rightfully so. No other industry is so interdependent as one that goes live to air, that crafts stories, legends and dramas in real-time before hundreds of millions of people. Read their bios

The Ceremonies

The Ceremonies

The Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame ceremony is held each December in New York City, celebrating those who have made the sports broadcast industry the powerhouse that it is today. Join in the celebration and relive past ceremonies and learn more about the inductees from friends, co-workers, and family. Watch videos

The Sports Broadcasting Fund

The 2011 Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame gala was highlighted by the launch of the SVG Sports Broadcasting Fund, a new charity designed to provide financial assistance to industry professionals and their families in need.
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