The first Hall of Fame dinner saw former striker, manager and chairman Niall Quinn, club founder James Allan, FA Cup-winning captains Bobby Kerr and Raich Carter and legendary goalkeeper Jimmy Montgomery honoured.
Here, we take a look at Super Kev – who scored 134 goals for the club and won the European Golden Shoe – in pictures from the Echo’s archives!
5. 2014
Kevin Phillips returns to the Stadium of Light to receive an honorary degree from The University of Sunderland. Photo: Richard Rayner
6. What a partnership!
Niall Quinn celebrates with Kevin Phillips after scoring against Newcastle United. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Doing his bit for the Fan's Museum
Kevin Phillips becomes new ambassador for the Sunderland AFC Fan's Museum. Photo: Stu Norton
8. 1999
Kevin Phillips takes a penalty and misses during the FA Carling Premiership match against Middlesbrough played at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, England. The game ended in a 1-1. Photo: Stu Forster