Not in Hall of Fame News

It was announced today that Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, Andy Bathgate, died today at the age of 83.  Bathgate began his 17 year career with the New York Rangers, and in the 1950’s, the forward would become the team’s star and primary scoring threat.  Bathgate would be a Second Team All Star in the 1957/58 season and was the runner-up for the Hart Trophy, but the season after he would win the Hart and would set a personal best with 88 Points.  His star would continue to shine with the Rangers and he would tie for the league lead…

The NASCAR Hall of Fame has announced their latest list of Finalists, which consists of five new nominees and the fifteen returning nominees who were not selected last year. The five new nominees are: Jack Roush, a longtime NASCAR team owner who has earned 135 Sprint Cup victories. Ron Hornaday, a four time Camping World Truck Series Champion. Ricky Rudd, who has won 23 premier series wins. Waddell Wilson, a respected engine builder. Ken Squier, who has covered NASCAR as a broadcaster and journalist for decades. The 15 returning nominees are: Buddy Baker, who has nineteen career premiere series wins.…

Two new inductors have been named for the upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on April 8. Pioneering rap group, N.W.A., will be inducted by Kendrick Lamar, who has long cited the hip-hop icons as a major influence in his career.  Kid Rock will be on hand to induct the Chicago based band, Cheap Trick. These two superstars will join Lars Ulrich (believed to be inducting Deep Purple) and The Black Keys (believed to be inducting Chicago). We are sure that there will be more news (and potentially drama) with the impending ceremony as it wouldn’t be a…

It was announced today that Charles Wright, who portrayed, “The Godfather”, “Papa Shango” and Kama Mustapha in the WWE, would be inducted into the promotion’s Hall of Fame. Wright first trained to be a professional wrestler in 1989 and at the insistence of his friend, the Undertaker, he was brought in to the WWF in early 1992.  He was given the persona of Papa Shango, a voodoo priest and he would feud with the Ultimate Warrior.  The Shango character received a mixed reaction from the fans and by 1993 he was sent to the USWA, who had a reciprocal relationship…

Another major retirement took place in the NFL as Pittsburgh Steelers Tight End called it a career yesterday. Coming out of the University of Virginia, the Steelers drafted Miller with their first pick (30th Overall) in the 2005 Draft.  Miller paid immediate dividends catching 39 passes and was named the Steelers Rookie of the Year.  That year, Miller earned the ultimate prize, as Pittsburgh would go on to win Super Bowl XL. Miller would continue with Pittsburgh for the duration of his career and three years later would win another Super Bowl ring, though in that game he would have…