The highest honor for any San Diego athlete is induction into the Breitbard Hall of Fame. The Breitbard Hall of Fame, established in 1953 by Robert Breitbard, honors athletes who have excelled athletically in San Diego or who are native San Diegans. The Christopher Paluso designed Hall of Fame plaques recognize each of the more than 150 men and women who are amongst the greatest names in their respective sports.