Pittsburgh Penguins Announce Class of 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Pittsburgh Penguins will induct Marc-Andre Fleury, Larry Murphy, Jim Rutherford, and Jack McGregor into the team's Hall of Fame as the Class of 2026. This marks the relaunch of the franchise's Hall of Fame, with future inductees scheduled for…
Pittsburgh, PA, August 20, 2026 —
The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to relaunch their Hall of Fame by inducting four prominent figures as the Class of 2026. The honorees include former players Marc-Andre Fleury and Larry Murphy, along with former general manager Jim Rutherford and longtime broadcaster Jack McGregor.
This marks the first induction class since the franchise’s Hall of Fame was established. The Penguins have indicated that future inductees will be honored in subsequent years, ensuring a continued recognition of significant contributors to the team’s history.
The four inductees will receive permanent recognition at PPG Paints Arena, the team’s home venue. Details regarding the specific nature of this permanent recognition were not provided.
An on-ice ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 14, during which the Class of 2026 will be formally celebrated. The exact timing and any associated events surrounding the ceremony were not detailed in the announcement.
Marc-Andre Fleury played for the Penguins for 14 seasons, amassing 375 wins and helping the team win two Stanley Cups. Larry Murphy was a defenseman who played for the Penguins from 1990 to 1996, contributing to two Stanley Cup victories. Jim Rutherford served as the Penguins’ general manager from 2014 to 2021, overseeing three Stanley Cup championships. Jack McGregor is a well-known figure in Pittsburgh sports, having covered the Penguins for decades as a broadcaster.
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