Not in Hall of Fame News
O.J. Simpson will not be honored by the Buffalo Bills in the new stadium
Jul 05, 2026
Written by Committee Chairman 
This season, the Buffalo Bills will begin play in their new facility, Highmark Stadium, which will include the Wall of Fame, which began in 1980. However, its inaugural member will not be honored in the new facility. O.J. Simpson, who played for the Bills from 1969 to 1977, was the first overall pick in 1969, and in 1973, the Running Back would become the first player in league history to exceed 2,000 Rushing Yards in a season. That season, Simpson won the MVP and the Offensive Player of the Year. He was also a five-time First Team All-Pro, a five-time…
The Notinhalloffame Baseball list has been revised: 201-225
Jul 04, 2026
Written by Committee Chairman 
Last January, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2026, and for us at Notinhalloffame.com, this means it is time to revise the list of those to consider for the Hall. At present, it is a work in progress, as we have multiple projects underway (including prepping the ballot for the 2026 United States Athletic Hall of Fame), but we are also slowly working on the Baseball Hall revision. Our revisions take into account the following: Removing those who were inducted and including those who are now eligible. Taking in your votes and comments and adjusting accordingly. Simple,…
Our All Time Top 50 Seattle Mariners Have Been Revised to Reflect the 2025 Season
Jul 04, 2026
Written by Committee Chairman 
Yes, we know that this is taking a while! As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we maintain and update our existing Top 50 lists annually. As such, we are delighted to present our pre-2025/26 revision of our top 50 Seattle Mariners. As for all of our top 50 players in baseball, we look at the following: 1. Advanced Statistics. 2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in Major League Baseball. 3. Playoff accomplishments. 4. Their overall impact on the team and other…
The Notinhalloffame Baseball list has been revised: 176-200
Jul 04, 2026
Written by Committee Chairman 
Last January, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2026, and for us at Notinhalloffame.com, this means it is time to revise the list of those to consider for the Hall. At present, it is a work in progress, as we have multiple projects underway (including prepping the ballot for the 2026 United States Athletic Hall of Fame), but we are also slowly working on the Baseball Hall revision. Our revisions take into account the following: Removing those who were inducted and including those who are now eligible. Taking in your votes and comments and adjusting accordingly. Simple,…
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project: 1997 Final VOTE
Jul 04, 2026
Written by Committee Chairman 
1996 Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project Class. Here we are! Again!! If you have been following our Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project, you know we have asked the question: What if the PFHOF had begun in January 1946? After soliciting and obtaining a passionate group of football fans and historians, we sent out a ballot for a Preliminary Vote, in which each voter selected 25 names as their semi-finalists and five names for the Senior Pool. We then asked the group to vote for their 15 Finalists in the Modern Era and 3 in the Senior…
Our All Time Top 50 San Francisco Giants have been revised to reflect the 2025 Season
Jul 02, 2026
Written by Committee Chairman 
Yes, we know that this is taking a while! As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we maintain and update our existing Top 50 lists annually. We are pleased to present our pre-2026 revision of our top 50 San Francisco Giants. As for all of our top 50 players in baseball, we look at the following: 1. Duration and Impact. 2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in the Major League Baseball. 3. Advanced Statistics. 4. Playoff performance. 5. Their respective legacy on…
Adrian Peterson named to the Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame
Jul 01, 2026
Written by Committee Chairman 
Regular visitors of Notinhalloffame.com know that we are slowly working on the top 50 of every major team in the NHL, NBA, NFL, and MLB. Once that is done, we will examine how each team honors its past players, coaches, and executives. As such, it is important to us that the Minnesota Vikings will enshrine Adrian Peterson into their Ring of Honor this year. From the University of Oklahoma, Peterson was taken seventh overall in 2017, and he immediately established himself as an elite NFL Running Back. Peterson won the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award off of a 1,609…
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project: 1997 Semi-Final VOTE
Jun 27, 2026
Written by Committee Chairman 
1997 SEMI-FINAL RESULTS: Thank you for your participation in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project. If you are unaware of what that is, we acted like the PFHOF had its first class in January 1946. We have completed the years up to 1996. For “1997,” a Preliminary Vote with nearly 100 players whose playing career ended by 1990. We also follow the structure in which players have 20 years of eligibility, and if they do not make it into the Hall, they are relegated to the Senior Pool. Each voter was asked to select 25 names from the…
The Notinhalloffame Baseball list has been revised: 151-175
Jun 27, 2026
Written by Committee Chairman 
Last January, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2026, and for us at Notinhalloffame.com, this means it is time to revise the list of those to consider for the Hall. At present, it is a work in progress, as we have multiple projects underway (including prepping the ballot for the 2026 United States Athletic Hall of Fame), but we are also slowly working on the Baseball Hall revision. Our revisions take into account the following: Removing those who were inducted and including those who are now eligible. Taking in your votes and comments and adjusting accordingly. Simple,…
Our All Time Top 50 San Diego Padres have been updated to reflect the 2025 Season
Jun 27, 2026
Written by Committee Chairman 
Yes, we know that this is taking a while! As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we maintain and update our existing Top 50 lists annually. We are pleased to present our pre-2026 revision of our top 50 San Diego Padres. As for all of our top 50 players in baseball, we look at the following: 1. Duration and Impact. 2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in the Major League Baseball. 3. Advanced Statistics. 4. Playoff performance. 5. Their respective legacy on…
