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The Pro Football Semi-Finalists Are Announced.
Nov 25, 2015
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Committee Chairman
It’s quite the day for us as the Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced their 25 Semi-Finalists. Let’s take a quick look shall we? 1. Morten Andersen, Place Kicker. Fourth Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #83 on Notinhalloffame.com. 2. Steve Atwater, Safety. Fifth Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #19 on Notinhalloffame.com. 3. Tony Boselli, Offensive Tackle, First Time as a Semi-Finalist: Unranked on Notinhalloffame.com 4. Isaac Bruce, Wide Receiver. Second Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #23 on Notinhalloffame.com. 5. Don Coryell, Coach. Eighth Time as a Semi-Finalist. 6. Roger Craig, Running Back. Eighth Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #11 on Notinhalloffame.com. 7. Terrell Davis,…
Ben Wallace and Chauncey Billups to be honoured by the Detroit Pistons
Nov 25, 2015
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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 noteworthy to us that the Detroit Pistons will be announcing that the club will be honoring the jerseys of Ben Wallace and Chauncey Bilups through the 2015-16 Season. Specifically, Wallace will be honored on January 16 in a game against the Golden State…
Rod Brind'Amour enters the Philadelphia Flyers HOF
Nov 24, 2015
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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 noteworthy to us that the Philadelphia Flyers officially inducted former forward, Rod Brind’Amour to their franchise’s Hall of Fame. Brind’Amour played nine seasons and suited up for 633 Games in Philadelphia, scoring 601 Points, which is in the top ten in franchise history. …
LaDainian Tomlinson's number retired by San Diego
Nov 23, 2015
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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 noteworthy to us that over the weekend the San Diego Chargers officially retired the number of former Running Back, LaDainian Tomlinson and entered him in their franchises’ Hall of Fame. Tomlinson played for San Diego from 2001 to 2009 and made five Pro…
Roger Clemens talks about the HOF
Nov 21, 2015
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Committee Chairman
We talk about Roger Clemens here a lot don’t we? Let’s do it again! Recently, we discussed Clemens and the Baseball Hall of Fame and in a recent interview with 98.5, the Sports Hub in Boston had this to say:
The Grammy Hall of Fame announces their HOF Class
Nov 19, 2015
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Committee Chairman
The Grammy Hall of Fame has announced their new class, which inducts what they feel are iconic albums and songs that helped shape the musical world. Which ones are they? They are: Albums: American Beauty (1970) by The Grateful Dead. Ella and Louis (1956) by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. First Take (1969) by Roberta Flack. Fleetwood Mac (1975) by Fleetwood Mac. Lush Life (1961) by John Coltrane Margaritaville (1977) by Jimmy Buffett Miles Smiles (1967) by Miles Davis Pretenders (1980) by The Pretenders Randy Newman (1968) by Randy Newman Songs: Boom Boom (1962) by John Lee Hooker. Celebration (1980)…
RIP: Bert Olmstead
Nov 18, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and five time Stanley Cup Champion, Bert Olmstead, passed away today at the age of 89. Olmstead officially made the National Hockey League in 1949 as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks but it was a trade to the Montreal Canadians where the left winger would really blossom. In the 1950’s, Olmstead would help the Habs win four Cups and would lead the NHL in Assists twice. He would also be named a Second Team All Star two times. He would be selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Intra-League Draft in 1958 and…
David Ortiz to retire after the 2016 season
Nov 18, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Honestly, I am a sucker for a good farewell tour. The now 40 year old Boston Red Sox, Designated Hitter, David Ortiz has announced that next year will be his final season in Major League Baseball and that has led to one inevitable discussion: Is David Ortiz a Hall of Famer? If it seems like we just asked that question, it is because we dd. Ortiz made a bit of noise when he stated a few months ago that he was a Hall of Famer and maybe he is. Let’s break down the pros and the cons each voter will…
RIP: Nick Bockwinkel
Nov 15, 2015
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Committee Chairman
It is a sad day in the world of professional wrestling as former AWA World Heavyweight Champion and WWE Hall of Famer, Nick Bockwinkel passed away today at the age of 80. The former world champion got his start as far back as 1955 and would win regional titles in the Pacific Northwwest, Hawaii, San Francisco and Los Angeles but it was a move to Minnesota to the American Wrestling Association, which was where he would become a star. With Bobby “The Brain” Heenan as his manager, Bockwinkel was paired with Ray “The Crippler” Stevens and the duo would win…
Hedo Turkoglu Retires
Nov 14, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Yesterday, Turkish born basketball star, Hedo Turkoglu officially announced his retirement from the game after a fifteen year career in the NBA. The 36 year old entered the NBA after being drafted sixteenth overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2000. Prior to the NBA, he played for Efes Pilsen in the Turkish League and helped the squad reach the Euroleague Final Four in 2000. Turkoglu would make history by becoming the first Turkish born player to play in the NBA. With the Kings, Turkoglu was used coming off of the bench and following a three team trade to San Antonio…