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A Special Day in Cooperstown
Jul 27, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Even amidst the constant controversy that surrounds the Baseball Hall of Fame, there is always something magical about Cooperstown, and when they have a former player from the modern era elected it makes the ceremony that much more special. This year they have four. On what was a beautiful summer day in front of 40,000 fans and forty-nine Hall of Famers in upstate New York, four baseball legends are now enshrined with a bronze bust that will forever be on display. Rather than recap the accomplishments of the four (regular visitors know that we have done that often), let’s read…
PFHOF will not let Sydney Seau talk
Jul 24, 2015
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Committee Chairman
It was not that long ago that the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the presenters for this year’s group of inductees. On the list was Sydney Seau, the daughter of the late Junior Seau, who was chosen for Canton on his first year of eligibility. Traditionally, those who are presenters get to do a speech. The Pro Football Hall of Fame will not have Sydney Seau speak. In its place, a five minute video, which does include an interview with Junior Seau’s daughter, but does not include mentions of his suicide, depression and post concussion syndrome. The Football Hall…
Michael Jordan headlines FIBA HOF Class
Jul 18, 2015
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Committee Chairman
The Basketball Hall of Fame has always been a focus of ours but we have never really aid a lot of attention to the FIBA Hall of Fame. It is next to impossible not to notice it this year, as the largest name in the sport’s history will be joining their Hall of Fame.Michael Jordan, who led the 1992 United States Dream Team in Barcelona to Gold at the Olympics will be the undeniable headliner for this year’s class. Jordan also was a member of the 1984 team that won Gold in Los Angeles. MJ was also a member of…
Terrell Owens speaks on the PFHOF
Jul 17, 2015
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Committee Chairman
As we look forward to the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony in a couple of weeks, speculation always goes toward the next group. Brett Favre is a favourite of many to get inducted into the Hall next year, but what about Terrell Owens? Owens is also eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and like Favre is entering his first year of eligibility. While we have Favre ranked at #1 and Owens at #7, this is a rank that puts him into the radar by us and by many other football pundits. Statistically, Owens has everything you would…
PFHOF Inductors announced
Jul 16, 2015
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Committee Chairman
The Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony is coming soon and the inductors have been announced for this group, some of which should be known to football fans. For the August 8 induction, here are the following inductors for the next eight members of the Pro Football Hall. Hall of Fame Coach, Marv Levy, will induct Bill Polian. Hall of Fame Quarterback, Fran Tarkenton, will induct his Offensive Lineman and teammate of seventeen years, Mick Tingelhoff. Former San Francisco 49ers owner, Eddie DeBartolo Jr. will induct Charles Haley. This marks the fifth time that DeBartolo Jr. has inducted someone into…
The 2019 Baseball Futures are up!
Jul 16, 2015
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Committee Chairman
We here at Notinhalloffame.com have continued our expansion of our Baseball section with a look at those who will be eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019. The following players will be the eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2019: Andy Pettitte Barry Zito Brad Penny Darren Oliver Derek Lowe Freddy Garcia Jake Westbrook Jason Bay Jon Garland Jose Contreras Juan Pierre Kevin Youkilis Lance Berkman Mariano Rivera Michael Young Miguel Tejada Octavio Dotel Placido Polanco Rafael Furcal Ramon Hernandez Roy Halladay Roy Oswalt Ryan Dempster Ted Lilly Todd Helton Travis Hafner Vernon Wells Yorvit Torrealba A…
Gossage and Thomas talk about Pete Rose
Jul 13, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Follow my blog with BloglovinIt was not that long ago that Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, Goose Gossage and Frank Thomas made comments about suspected PED users entering the Hall of Fame. Their stance was very strong that players such as Alex Rodriguez, Mark McGwire and Barry Bonds had no place in Cooperstown and should not be elected in to the Hall. Gossage and Thomas however do not have the same opinion on Pete Rose’s candidacy.The former relief pitcher spoke with Platform Media and had the following to say about Pete Rose and a potential Baseball Hall of Fame induction:“It’s…
The 2026 Rock and Roll Futures are up!
Jul 09, 2015
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Committee Chairman
We always look to the future here at Notinhalloffame.com and as such we are pleased to announce that we have expanded the Rock and Roll Futures up to 2026. These are the acts who will be eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that year and you can give us your opinion now as to whether anyone from this class has already done enough to be deemed RRHOF worthy.Who are those that you can vote for whom are eligible in 2026?They are:Alicia KeysAvenged SevenfoldBaysideBlack Rebel Motorcycle ClubBlake SheltonBrand NewBritish Sea PowerBroken Social SceneBubba SparxxxClinicConstantinesD12Damian RiceDaniel BedingfieldDavid GuettaDirty VegasDrowning…
RIP: Ken Stabler
Jul 09, 2015
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Committee Chairman
It was announced that Ken Stabler, famed Oakland Raiders Quarterback, has died today from colon cancer at the age of 69 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Stabler was a standout at the University of Alabama and would be drafted by the Raiders in the second round in 1968 but would not play for the team until 1970. Emerging as a classic drop back passer, “The Snake” would win the 1974 MVP award and later in 1976 would win the Offensive Player of the Year. He would have his greatest moment in Super Bowl XI when he would lead his team to victory. …
Tom Jackson receives the Pete Rozelle Award
Jul 08, 2015
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Committee Chairman
It was announced today that Tom Jackson will be receiving the Pete Rozelle Radio Television Award, which is awarded annually to the broadcaster who exemplified “for longtime exceptional contributions to radio and television in professional football". Tom Jackson was a fourteen year veteran in the National Football League, playing Linebacker for the Denver Broncos and is a member of their Ring of Fame. Following his career as a player, he joined ESPN as an analyst and has been with the company ever since. Jackson won the Sports Emmy in 2009 and will receive this honor from the Pro Football Hall…