The Sporting Hall of Fame has recognized the accomplishments of two former football players who played for their nation.
Both Kerry Davies and the late Freddie Steele were England national team players during their athletic careers. At the club level, Kerry Davis debuted for the Crewe Alexandra Ladies squad in 1985, and Freddie played for both Stoke City FC and Port Vale FC.
Hanley-born Freddie played 224 games and scored 140 goals for Stoke City between 1933 and 1949. Born in Hanley and brought up in Sneyd Green, Kerry spent 16 years as a player for the Lionesses, earning 82 caps for her native England and 44 goals between 1982 and 1998.
Now, Freddie and Kerry’s names have been added to an elite group of people who have shown extraordinary levels of passion, devotion, and dedication to their sport.
They have become the 35th and 36th sportspeople to be inducted into the Stoke-on-Trent Sporting Hall of Fame following a special ceremony at the Civic Centre, in Stoke, yesterday (Monday 11 March).
“This is a great honor to Freddie, my grandad, to be inducted into the Sporting Hall of Fame,” stated Mark Steele, Freddie Steele’s grandson. Freddie’s nephew David Steele is the second member of our family to be featured. Thus, I would want to express my gratitude to the Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent for Freddie and Kerry’s support.
Kerry Davis expressed her gratitude to the Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the city of her birth for acknowledging her accomplishments. She also expressed gratitude to her family for their support. The sight of my name there is wonderful.
“Freddie Steele and Kerry Davis have not only exemplified exceptional skills and dedication throughout their illustrious careers but have also left a mark on the world of sport,” said Councillor Majid Khan, the Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, who officially unveiled the new additions to the honours board.
It is a privilege to be able to recognize their contributions and honor their legacy with a spot in the Stoke-on-Trent Sporting Hall of Fame because of their accomplishments, both on and off the field, which inspire both aspiring athletes and fans.
Football legend Sir Stanley Matthews and 15-time world darts champion Phil Taylor were the first inductees to the Sporting Hall of Fame in January 2010.
It now includes sporting legends from a wide range of disciplines including:
Phil Taylor (darts)
Sir Stanley Matthews CBE (football)
Gordon Banks OBE (football)
Roy Sproson (football)
David Steele (cricket)
Angela Smith (squash)
Imran Sherwani (hockey)
Les West (cycling)
Roy Swinnerton (cycling)
Bob Taylor (cricket)
Tommy Godwin (cycling)
John Rudge (football)
Neil Franklin (football)
Colin Askey (football)
Denis Smith (football)
Joe Deakin (athletics)
Tut Whalley (boxing)
Chris Edwards (boxing)
Jenny Booth (swimming)
Dennis Wilshaw (football)
Tony Waddington (football)
Robbie Earle (football)
Eddie Hall (World’s strongest man)
Mark Bright (football)
Roy Price (bowls)
Tom Pope (football)
Jasmin Sawyers (athletics)
Ben Williams (athletics)
Ashleigh Nelson (athletics)
Ian Marsden (paracanoeing)
Sir Lee Pearson CBE (para-equestrian)
Stoke City Football Club – 1972 League Winning Cup Squad
Joe Clarke MBE (canoeing) and
Frank Soo (football)
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