In 2012, Nelson earned induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

But the achievements of his runners and stallions have not earned him induction into the Jockey Club, the sport's patrician ruling body.

His efforts at Pitt earned him induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1967.

He earned induction in the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1982.

His accomplishments earned him induction into the USBC Hall of Fame in 2011.

His sterling college career earned him induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1984.

Although he never captured a world title, Archer's boxing skills earned him induction into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005.

In 1984, he earned induction into the Soviet branch of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

His published research in the fields of bacteriology, immunology, and pulmonary diseases earned him induction into the American College of Physicians and other medical societies.

Tex Winter earned induction into the Hall of Fame in 2011 for his contributions to basketball involving the triangle offense.