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RIP: Eddie Van Halen
Oct 06, 2020
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Committee Chairman
This is a punch to the gut. Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso who was considered one of the greatest players of all-time died after a long battle with cancer. He was 65. Born in the Netherlands and raided in California, Van Halen formed a band with his brother Alex (drums), Michael Anthony (bass) and David Lee Roth (lead vocals) that bore his last name. The band caught attention from their gigs in the Los Angeles scene, and they were signed by Warner Brothers. In 1978, they put out their first album, eponymously named, “Van Halen” that opened with “Eruption”, a solo…
Matt Niskanen Retires
Oct 06, 2020
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Committee Chairman
A significant retirement has just taken place as Philadelphia Flyers Defenseman, Matt Niskanen, is calling it a career at age 33. From the hockey-rich state of Minnesota, Niskanen was taken 28thOverall in the 2005 Draft by the Dallas Stars. Niskanen played in Dallas for three and a half seasons before being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins where he had his best individual season, 2013-14. That year, he had a career-best 46 Points and was the NHL leader in Defensive Point Shares. Niskanen joined the Washington Capitals as a Free Agent, where he remained a solid two-way player, scoring at least 25 Points…
RIP: Bob Gibson
Oct 04, 2020
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Committee Chairman
In our eyes, one of the greatest Pitchers in Major League Baseball has just passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 84 years old. Debuting with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1959, Gibson played his entire MLB career with the team, retiring after the 1975 season. Gibson was an eight-time All-Star won the 1968 National League Cy Young and MVP, and two years later he was again a Cy Young winner. Gibson hurled the Redbirds to two World Series Wins (1964 & 1967) and he was the MVP of both Fall Classics. Over his career, Gibson had a record…
Hunter Pence Retires
Sep 26, 2020
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…