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!
1. 1998
Kevin Phillips celebrates scoring a goal during a game between Sunderland and Portsmouth in the Nationwide Division 1 match played at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland won 2-1 Photo: Phil Cole
2. 1999
Niall Quinn celebrates his goal against Tottenham Hotspur with teammates Stefan Schwarz and Kevin Phillips during the FA Carling Premiership match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England. Sunderland won 2-1. Photo: Clive Brunskill
3. The Fans Museum building celebrates 170 years
With former legend Kevin Phillips in action. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Brilliant
Bradley Logan with Kevin Phillips as a baby, and again as a teenager. Pictures: Bradley Logan/Steven Logan. Photo: NOP