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Tommy Riley
Sep 29, 2013
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The Athletes
The acting wasn’t great, and the plot was paper thin, but guilty pleasures abound in watching Tommy Riley (James Marshall). “Gladiator” (and we are not talking about the Russell Crowe Oscar winning film). Although the acting wasn’t great, the fights were entertaining, and the corn-fed looking Marshall was the lead in the flick. That is enough for us to put him on the ballot.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Gladiator (1992)
Actor:
James Marshall
Why you should vote for him:
We have always had a soft spot for Brian Dennehy, and James Marshall took him out in the end.
Why you should not vote for him:
This is clearly a fast forward to the fights kind of film.
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Tommy Lee
Sep 29, 2013
Published in
The Athletes
So how many of you clicked here expecting to see a well-endowed Heavy Metal drummer? Here is guessing that the producers of “Best of the Best” were Motley Crue fans, but we also wager that they watched a lot of early Chinese Kung Fu films where the hero avenges the death of his father/teacher/brother or whoever.
This is what we have here, where Tommy (again not the drummer) avenges his brother who died in a Tae Kwon Do match against a Korean opponent, and oh who cares? It is a shallow role, (which gets shallower with each sequel) and it doesn’t matter because there is a lot of fighting, which is all anyone wants to see. That could be enough for a few votes here…especially since Frank Dux doesn’t qualify.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Best of the Best (1989)
Best of the Best 2 (1993)
Best of the Best 3 (1996)
Best of the Best 4 (1998)
Actor:
Phillip Rhee
Played for:
U.S.A.
Why you should vote for him:
There are very few Martial Arts nominees here.
Why you should not vote for him:
Seriously, couldn’t they come up with a better (not metal) name for the guy?
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Tim Riggins
Sep 29, 2013
Published in
The Athletes
He was not the star on the field, but Tim Riggins was the star with the women, and for many, the character that had the most intrigue. That in itself says something as the heartthrob of the show, was granted a series of plot lines that allowed the actor (Taylor Kitsch) to show a bit of his acting chops. Still, is this enough for a serious run at our Hall of Fame? With the cult status of this show, it just might be.
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Friday Night Lights (2006-11)
Actor:
Taylor Kitsch
Position Portrayed:
Running Back/Fullback
Played for:
Dillon Panthers
Why you should vote for him:
His role had more depth than most on the show.
Why you should not vote for him:
The character was not a star on the field; that should mean something right?
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Thunderlips
Sep 29, 2013
Published in
The Athletes
Hulk Hogan has performed in many movies, but it was his first cinematic role as “Thunderlips” that he didn’t….well he didn’t suck. Nobody will ever confuse Hogan with Pacino (or even Pauly Shore), but the Hulkster showed more acting skill and range in those five minutes in Rocky III than he did in all his other roles combined. It made Hulk Hogan a star, and inadvertently launched the wrestling boom in the 1980’s. Looking back, this could be a legitimate dark horse candidate to make our Hall of Fame.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Rocky III (1982)
Actor:
Hulk Hogan
Why you should vote for him:
This is the movie that launched the most popular wrestler of all time.
Why you should not vote for him:
He was only on screen for maybe five minutes.
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