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WILMINGTON — Some local legends learned Wednesday that they will soon be a part of the greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame.

This year's inductees include Trot Nixon, a 12 year-veteran of major league baseball who won a World Series before he retired in 2007. Nixon currently serves as a sports reporter in Wilmington.

The second inductee is Ike Grainger who acted as president of the U.S. Golf Association and was considered an authority on the rules of golf until he passed away at his home in Wilmington in 1999.

Another inductee, Lenny Simpson was the youngest player ever, at his time, to play in the US Open in 1964. Simpson was 14-years-old.

Finally James Dineem, who opened the first ever sports orthopedic rehab center in the Port City.

Others that have entered the Hall of Fame before said it is an honor to be recognized for their achievements.

"Anytime that your community recognizes you for, you know, some contributions and things you've done for the community. It feels like you've done a good job. And it couldn't be more satisfying," said 2011 Hall of Fame inductee Sheila Boles.

The hall of fame inductees will be inducted on Sunday May 6.