History

The Hockey Hall of Fame was established by the National Hockey League in 1943, but it didn't have a permanent home until 1961, when it opened in a new building on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.

In 1990, the hall moved into 50,000 square feet of space in the Bank of Montreal building in Toronto, near its original location.

Players and officials must be retired for three years before they become eligible. The "Builders" category includes coaches, as well as team managers, owners, and others who have contributed to the sport.

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