Not in Hall of Fame News
Our All-Time Top 50 Nashville Predators are up
Nov 12, 2021
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Committee Chairman
Yes, we know that this is taking a while! As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team. We have a new one to unveil today, that of the Nashville Predators. The Predators made their debut in 1998, bringing hockey to the Volunteer State. As a new team, the Predators have not yet won a Stanley Cup, but they did make it to the Finals in 2017 and have one of the more dedicated fan bases in American hockey. Our Top 50 lists in hockey look at the following:…
Our All-Time Top 50 Los Angeles Kings are up
Nov 10, 2021
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Committee Chairman
Yes, we know that this is taking a while! As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team. We have a new one to unveil today, that of the Los Angeles Kings. The Los Angeles Kings were part of the first wave of NHL expansion in 1967, but despite being in the second-largest market in the United States, Hockey took decades to gain traction in the area. The Kings did have stars, such as Marcel Dionne, but the trade for Wayne Gretzky made the Kings the must-watch team of…
We have added more former players to our Hockey Futures
Nov 10, 2021
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Committee Chairman
We have updated our Hockey futures with some new names for you to cast your votes on and offer your opinions. Added to the 2022 Hockey Section are: Brandon Dubinsky, who played at Center for Columbus and the New York Rangers. He represented the United States internationally. Dion Phaneuf, best known for his time in Calgary, and was a former First Team All-Star Defenseman. Jason Pominville, who played most of his career with the Sabres and was an All-Star in 2012. Ryan Kesler, the 2011 Frank J. Selke winner and two-time All-Star. He also won Olympic Silver with the United States in 2016. They…
The Baseball HOF announces the Early Baseball Era and Golden Days Era Finalists
Nov 06, 2021
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Committee Chairman
It is another one of our favorite days at Notinhalloffame.com, as the Baseball Hall of Fame has announced the 10-man ballots from both the Early Baseball Era Committee and Golden Days Era Committee for the Class of 2022. The Early Baseball Era nominees are: Bill Dahlen, SS, 3B. Chicago (NL 1891-1898), Brooklyn (NL 1899-1903) & New York (NL 1904-1911). “Bad” Bill Dahlen is a sabrementric darling with a bWAR over 75, and 2,461 career Hits with 1,234 RBIs and 1,590 Runs. John Donaldson, CF, P. Kansas City (NNL 1920-24)*. Donaldson played over 30 years of organized baseball, throwing 14 no-hitters over his career. It is…
The Toy Hall of Fame announces the 2021 Class
Nov 05, 2021
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Committee Chairman
We have said this often: We love the Toy Hall of Fame! The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester New York has announced that the American Girl Doll, Risk and Sand are the newest inductees to the Toy Hall of Fame. The other nine finalists were Battleship, Billiards, Cabbage Patch Kids, Fischer-Price Corn Popper, Mahjong, Masters of the Universe, the pinata, The Settlers of Catan, and the Toy Fire Engine. The Class of 2021 brings Toy Hall of Fame membership to 77.
Buster Posey to retire tomorrow.
Nov 03, 2021
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Committee Chairman
This was a little surprising. One of the top Catchers of the last decade, Buster Posey, is expected to announce his retirement tomorrow. A former fifth overall pick, Posey debited in 2009 and was the National League Rookie of the Year in 2010 and helped lead the Giants to a World Series win. Two years later, he won the MVP, and again took San Francisco to a World Series title. A seven-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger, Posey won a third World Series ring in 2014. After opting out of 2020, he had a comeback year in 2021, leading fans to feel…
The Nashville Predators will retire the number 35 of Pekka Rinne
Nov 03, 2021
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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 intend to look at how each team honor their past players, coaches and executives. As such, it is news to us that the Nashville Predators have announced that former Goalie, Pekka Rinne, will have his number 35 retired, making him the first former Predator to earn this honor. The ceremony will take place on February 24, 2022, during their home game against the Dallas Stars. From Finland, Rinne played his entire NHL…
RIP: Jerry Remy
Oct 31, 2021
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Committee Chairman
One of the most beloved figures in Boston baseball passed away today as Jerry Remy succumbed to cancer at age 68. Remy began his playing career with the California Angels in 1975, and three years later he was traded to the Red Sox where he was an All-Star in 1978. He continued on at Second Base for Boston until 1984, collecting 802 Hits for Boston, but his association with the club lasted much longer than that. He began broadcasting Red Sox games in 1988 for NESN, and his quirky demeanor propelled him to a higher level of fandom than he had…
Alabama State names their first Athletic Hall of Fame Class
Oct 29, 2021
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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 intend to look at how each team honor their past players, coaches and executives. As such, it is news to us that Alabama State has announced the inaugural members of their Hall of Fame. The 17 selections are: The 1991 Alabama State Football Team Alfredda Abernathy: Women’s Basketball Brad Baxter: Football Reggie Barlow: Football Reginald Brown: Football CJ Dunn: Men’s Basketball Coach Lewis Jackson: Men’s Basketball Shameka Jackson: Women’s Basketball Tarvaris Jackson:…
The National Soccer Hall of Fame announces the 22 Veteran Semi-Finalists
Oct 26, 2021
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Committee Chairman
The National Soccer Hall of Fame has announced the 22 names who will comprise the list of Veterans Candidates who made their Semi-Final round. To be eligible for the National Soccer Hall of Fame Veteran Ballot, an individual must have met No. 1 and either No. 2, No. 3 or No. 4: A player must have been retired for more than 10 full calendar years prior to the year of induction. A player must have played at least 20 full international games for the United States Men’s National Team, Women’s National Team or Extended National Team (Paralympic, Beach & Futsal).…