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!
9. 2000
An Elvis Impersonator worships at the feet of Kevin Phillips of Sunderland during the FA Carling Premiership game against Bradford City at Valley Parade in Bradford, England. Sunderland won the match 4-1. Photo: Michael Steele
10. 1999
Kevin Phillips and Peter Reid of Sunderland are presented with the respective Player and Manager of the Month Awards for October before the FA Carling Premier League game against Liverpool from the Stadium of Light. Photo: Michael Steele
11. 2000
Kevin Phillips of Sunderland shoots during the FA Carling Premiership game against Bradford City at Valley Parade in Bradford, England. Sunderland won the match 4 -1. Photo: Michael Steele
12. 2000
Kevin Phillips celebrates after scoring the second goal during the Sunderland v Derby County FA Carling Premiership match at the Stadium of Light. Photo: Tom Shaw