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Reggie Wayne Officially Retires
Jan 21, 2016
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Committee Chairman
You will have to forgive us, as we are a little late on this one. Wide Receiver, Reggie Wayne, has announced that he will be officially retiring. Wayne had asked for his release at the end of pre-season from the New England Patriots this year, but not was able to latch on to any other team. With this official retirement, Reggie Wayne retires with some serious Hall of Fame credentials. A six time Pro Bowl Selection, Wayne caught 1,070 passes for 14,345 Yards and 82 Touchdowns, and is 7th, 8th and 23rd respectively in those categories, all-time. Those are good…
The Japanese Baseball HOF Announces Their New Class
Jan 19, 2016
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Committee Chairman
The Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame has announced that Pitchers, Masaki Saito and Kimiyasu Kudoh will be entering their institution. Kudoh is one of the most decorated pitchers in Japanese baseball history and becomes only the fourth player to enter the Hall on the first ballot. Kudoh is an eleven time Japan Series Champion, a two time MVP and would lead the league in ERA four times. Currently, Kimiyasu Kudoh is the Manager of the Fukuoka Hawks. Masaki Saito enters the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame on his ninth try. Saito played his entire nineteen year career with the Yomiyuri…
The Cincinnati Reds will induct Pete Rose into their Hall of Fame!
Jan 19, 2016
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Committee Chairman
Pete Rose may never get into the Baseball Hall of Fame. However the Cincinnati Reds, the team in which Rose spent the bulk of his career with, has decided to ignore the nearly three decade ban that was upheld by Major League Baseball Commissioner, Rob Manfred, as they will be inducting the Hit King into their franchise’s Baseball Hall of Fame. Rose, who is a native of Cincinnati, is still a revered man in that city, and this was where he led the “Big Red Machine” to two World Series Championships in the 1970’s. As a Cincinnati Red, Rose accumulated…
RIP: Glenn Frey
Jan 18, 2016
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Committee Chairman
It was announced today that Glenn Frey died at the age of 67. It is unknown at this time how he died but according to TMZ.com, he had been battling intestinal issues for the past few months. Frey was a founding member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, The Eagles, and wrote or co-wrote many of the band’s songs. Frey was also the lead singer for many of their hit songs, including “Take It Easy”, “Tequila Sunrise”, “Peaceful Easy Feeling”, “Lyin’ Eyes”, “Already Gone”, “Heartache Tonight” and “New Kid In Town”. Following the breakup of the Eagles…
The Detroit Pistons Retire Ben Wallace's Number 3
Jan 17, 2016
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Committee Chairman
Our long and arduous work in progress of ranking the top fifty players for every North American sports team is underway, but after that is completed we will then take a look how each franchise honors their own in terms of respective franchise halls of fame, ring of honors, retired numbers and statues. As such, it is important to us to make notice that the Detroit Pistons retired the number 3 of Ben Wallace last night in a ceremony during halftime of their home game against the Golden State Warriors. Wallace was a four time NBA Defensive Player of the…
The Green Bay Packers Announce their latest HOF Class
Jan 15, 2016
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Committee Chairman
The Green Bay Pakcers, the team with the largest Hall of Fame membership in North American sports has announced that Chad Clifton, Nick Collins and Russ Winnie will be the three members who will comprise the Class of 2016. Chad Clifton would play twelve seasons with the Packers, starting 160 Games after 165 Games Played. The Offensive Lineman was a second draft pick in 2000, was selected for the Pro Bowl twice and was a member of the Packers Super Bowl XLV Championship Team. Clifton will be joined by another second round pick, 2005 selection, Nick Collins. Collins would also…
WWE HOF News
Jan 14, 2016
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Committee Chairman
There have been some interesting developments in regards to the WWE Hall of Fame, both involving current Hall of Fame inductees. The first involves the “Original Diva”, Tammy Sytch (Sunny), who has not been on the greatest of terms in the last few years. Sytch has had some issues with multiple DUI arrests, stalking her ex-boyfriend and has been provocative Skype sessions for cash. With the WWE being a publically traded company, needless to say, the Stamford brass has not been pleased with her behavior. Last year, when it was reported that the WWE was not pleased with Sytch, she…
RIP: Monte Irvin
Jan 13, 2016
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Committee Chairman
It was announced yesterday that Hall of Fame Baseball player, Monte Irvin, passed away at the age of 96. The Alabama native played in the Negro, Mexican, and Puerto Rican Leagues before he finally got an opportunity to play in the Majors in 1949, where at the age of 30, he joined the New York Giants and would help them win two National League Pennants and the World Series in 1954. Irvin would win the National League RBI title in 1951, and finished third in MVP voting that season. Overall, he would have a respectable Slash Line of .293/.383/.475 over…
The Boston Red Sox Announce their next HOF Class
Jan 13, 2016
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Committee Chairman
The Boston Red Sox have announced the next four members of their organization’s Hall of Fame. Former Catcher, Jason Varitek headlines the group. Spending fifteen seasons with Boston (1997 to 2011), Varitek would win two World Series rings, and would make three All Star Games. The popular player was also a one time Gold Glove and Silver Slugger recipient and was the captain of the team for seven seasons. Famed knuckleballer, Tim Wakefield also joins the Red Sox Hall. Like Varitek, Wakefield was a two time World Series Champion. He would play for Boston for seventeen seasons, and holds the…
Sting named to the WWE Hall of Fame
Jan 11, 2016
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Committee Chairman
On WWE.Com, the announcement was made as to who will headline the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016. That man is Sting. From Southern California, Steve Borden would break into the business under the guidance of Rick Bassman as part of Power Team U.S.A., which also included Jim Hellwig, who would gain fame as the Ultimate Warrior. Borden and Hellwig would team as the “Blade Runners”, but both would strike out on their own, with Borden, now known as Sting competing in Mid-South, and then later the NWA, when the latter bought out the former. The NWA would later…