Yorkshire Post

The chosen Sheffield Legend will have their name inscribed on a plaque set into the pavement outside the town hall, in the style of Hollywood Boulevard.

Sheffield Legends recognises the city’s heroes in all areas, such as arts, science, sport and industry. So far 13 celebrities have been honoured who all have a strong connection with Sheffield.

They are World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks, actor Sean Bean, musicians Jarvis Cocker and Joe Cocker, athlete Sebastian Coe, footballer Derek Dooley, boxing trainer Brendan Ingle, rock band Def Leppard, designer David Mellor, writer and comedy star Michael Palin, artist Joe Scarborough, astronaut Helen Sharman and rock climber Joe Simpson.