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Hunter Pence Retires
Sep 26, 2020
Written by Committee Chairman 
Following the announcement of Alex Gordon’s impending retirement only a few days ago, we have another career-ending statement from another significant retirement. Hunter Pence announced on Twitter that he will be retiring after a 14-year career, last playing for the San Francisco Giants where he was designated for assignment early in August. Pence made his Major League debut in 2007 with the Houston Astros as their starting Centerfielder, and he finished third in Rookie of the Year voting. Moving to Rightfield the year after, Pence was named to the All-Star Game in 2009, and would be again in 2011, though he…
Alex Gordon to retire at season's end
Sep 24, 2020
Written by Committee Chairman 
We have a significant retirement that will take place within a week as Kansas City Royals Outfielder, Alex Gordon, has announced that he will be retiring at the season’s end. Gordon was drafted second overall in 2005, and the Golden Spikes Award winner made his debut for the Royals in 2007. Gordon would become one of the best defensive players in franchise history, winning eight Gold Gloves while becoming a three-time All-Star. He led the American League in Doubles in 2012, and he had a pair of 20 Home Run campaigns. Gordon helped Kansas City win the 2015 World Series, and he blasted…
The International Tennis HOF announces their Finalists for 2021
Sep 23, 2020
Written by Committee Chairman 
The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced the nominees for the Class of 2021, and it consists of five former players, and two contributors. The five player nominees are: Jonas Bjorkman: Bjorkman won six singles titles, but his real strength was on the doubles circuit where he won 54 championships including three Australian Opens (1998, 1999 & 2001), two French Opens (2005 & 2006), three Wimbledons (2002, 2003 & 2004) and one U.S. Open (2003). Internationally, Bjorkman helped lead Sweden to three Davis Cup wins Sergei Bruguera: Bruguera won the French Open in 1993 and 1934 and he won the 1996 Silver Medal…
RIP: Road Warrior Animal
Sep 23, 2020
Written by Committee Chairman 
It is a sad day in the world of pro wrestling as it was announced this morning that Joe Laurinaitis, who performed as Road Warrior Animal passed away at the age of 60. It was not revealed at this time how he died. From Minnesota, Laurinaitis was trained to wrestle by Eddie Sharkey, who also mentored Rick Rude, Barry Darsow and Mike Hegstrand, who would later become Laurinaitis’ tag team partner. Laurinaitis originally competed as the “Road Warrior” but he would paired with Hegstrand, where they would compete forever more as Animal and Hawk. With their jacked-up bodies, studded leather outfits, and…
RIP: Gale Sayers
Sep 23, 2020
Written by Committee Chairman 
2020 continues to take our heroes away. This morning, Hall of Fame Running Back, Gale Sayers passed away at the age of 77. A two-time All-American at Kansas, the Chicago Bears chose him with the 4thOverall Pick in 1965. Sayers wasted no time proving that he belonged at football’s elite level. He won the Rookie of the Year and was a First Team All-Pro who had a career-high 20 Touchdowns. Sayers won the Rushing Title the following season (1,231 Yards) and also was first in Yards From Scrimmage (1,678). As expected, he was again a First Team All-Pro. Sayers was a First Team All-Pro…
RIP: Tony DeVito
Sep 23, 2020
Written by Committee Chairman 
Tommy DeVito, former member of the legendary singing group, the Four Seasons, passes away today at the age of 92. He had been hospitalized recently after contracting COVID-19. DeVito began singing with Frankie Valli in 1954 and along with Bob Gaudio and Nick Messi, the Four Seasons were officially formed in 1960. They were signed to a major label and they would become one of the most successful American groups in the 1960s. The lead guitarist and backup singer was part of #1 Hits like “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and Walk Like a Man”. He left the group in 1970. As a member…
Joe Buck named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Sep 18, 2020
Written by Committee Chairman 
During last night’s halftime of the Thursday Night Cincinnati VS Cleveland game, Pro Football Hall of Fame President, David Baker was in a pre-recorded segment announcing that Joe Buck, who was broadcasting that game with Troy Aikman won the Pete Rozelle Award. The annual winner receives automatic entry to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Pete Rozelle Award was first given in 1989, with one of the past inductees being Jack Buck, the father of Joe. Buck is a previous Emmy winner, and he has called six Super Bowls. We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Joe Buck for earning…
The Pro Football HOF announces 2021 Preliminary List of Modern Era Candidates
Sep 16, 2020
Written by Committee Chairman 
For us at Notinhalloffame.com, this is our march toward our Christmas. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the Modern-Era Preliminary Nominees for the Class of 2021, a total of 122 former players. To qualify, a player must have retired less than 25 years ago and at least 5 years ago: The nominees are: Quarterbacks: Drew Bledsoe: 1993-2006, NE, BUF, DAL. Bledsoe was a four-time Pro Bowler and he twice led the NFL in Completions. He threw for 44,611 Yards and 251 Touchdowns. Ranked #99 on Notinhalloffame.com. Randall Cunningham: 1985-2001, PHI, MIN, DAL, BAL. Cunningham is a three-time Bert Bell Award winner a…
RIP: Toots Hibbert
Sep 12, 2020
Written by Committee Chairman 
One of the most important musicians passed away today, and we wish it was getting more publicity. Toots Hibbert, the lead singer of the ground-breaking reggae group, Toots and the Maytals died at the age of 77. The cause of death was not officially released, but he was diagnosed with COVID-19 two weeks ago. From Jamaica, Hibbert formed his first group in 1961, and he was part of the first wave of Ska music that would eventually become popular internationally. The Maytals were credited with coining the word “reggae” in their 1968 song, “Do the Reggay”, and along with the Wailers, Jimmy CliffPeter…
Aqib Talib Retires
Sep 09, 2020
Written by Committee Chairman 
A day before the 2020 NFL Season is set to start, we have a significant retirement on our hands. Free Agent Cornerback, Aqib Talib announced his retirement on Twitter. Talib was the 20thOverall Pick in 2008, but the former Kansas Jayhawk struggled early to live up to expectations. Winning the starting job at Left Cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in his sophomore year, Talib did well, but it was not until 2012 when he was traded to the New England Patriots where his star began to rise. Talib was a Second Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl Selection in 2013, his lone…