Magic Pro Tour Hall of Fame To Induct Five

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The Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Hall of Fame welcomes five new Class of 2006 members: Bob Maher, Jr., Dave Humpherys, Raphaël Lévy, Gary Wise, and Rob Dougherty.

The five players will be inducted at a special ceremony at the 2006 World Championships in Paris later in November. Along with personalized commemorative rings, each player also earns qualification to each Pro Tour event.

About The Magic Pro Tour Hall of Fame

Next February will be the Pro Tour's 10th birthday. Ten years is a lot of history. Ten years is all grown up. It's time to reflect on our past, to honor the things that made us what we are, and to enjoy a major perk of maturity. As vice president of Wizards of the Coast's Organized Play department, I'm pleased to announce the Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Hall of Fame.

Magic Pro Tour Hall of Fame

What is it?

Our Hall of Fame, like all such institutions, will enshrine the most significant and influential competitors of the game. Membership will be very exclusive – the initial class will be limited to five inductees, with future inductions to be held annually. There will be a permanent online museum dedicated to the Hall of Fame members to launch later this year, and we will determine a way to showcase the members and their accomplishments in a traveling exhibit to be incorporated into our major shows (such as the Magic World Championships).

We hope that the Hall of Fame will be a sought-after capper to an illustrious career. But ultimately the Hall will not make the player. In fact, it will be the players who make the Hall.

While we think membership itself will be the most meaningful honor, there will be certain practical benefits as well. Inductees will receive a ring commemorating their membership. Additionally, at the start of each season Hall of Fame members will immediately receive Level 3 status in the Pro Tour Players Club recently laid out by Randy Buehler. Level 3 benefits include invitations and a $500 appearance fee to all Pro Tours and Worlds for that season.

Who Will Be In The Hall?

Each year starting in 2005, there will be a vote to determine that year's class of inductees. Only certain people will be entitled to vote, and only certain people will be eligible to be voted on.

There are three requirements to be eligible for the Hall of Fame ballot:

1. A player must have at least 100 lifetime Pro Points.
2. A player must have made his or her debut in the Magic Pro Tour or World Championships at least 10 seasons ago.
3. A player must not be currently suspended by the DCI.

For purposes of the second eligibility requirement, only the main events will constitute a debut. Specifically, the Junior Pro Tour, an adjunct to the Pro Tour and precursor of certain events like the Junior Super Series in the United States and Canada, will not count.

The Year One ballot has been finalized, and here are the 28 eligible candidates. Voting shall be based upon the player's performances, playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, and contributions to the game in general.