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The Arizona Sports Hall of Fame is a sports hall of fame in the United States honoring any athlete who has "merited recognition and distinction in sports and who has brought fame and honor to the State of Arizona through outstanding sporting accomplishments or contributions." According to the hall's official website, individuals are eligible if he or she meets one of three criteria: Additionally, the final say and responsibility of who is inducted belongs to the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Trustee Board.
 * 1) A native of Arizona
 * 2) Immediately recognized as an Arizonian
 * 3) Has made at least two significant contributions in the athletic community in the State of Arizona

The hall was founded in 1957 by the Phoenix Press Box Association, and held induction ceremonies regularly until 2002, when it fell dormant. It was revitalized in 2009 by the Phoenix Regional Sports Commission, which owns and operates the hall to this day.

The most recent inductees, inducted as part of the 45th class on April 8, 2015, included Charles Barkley, Danielle Ammaccapane, Cotton Fitzsimmons, Joe Gilmartin, and Luis Gonzalez.