Not in Hall of Fame News
World Video Game HOF Finalists Announced
May 02, 2015
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Committee Chairman
How did this one slip by us? The World Video Game Hall of Fame has announced their inaugural fifteen Finalists for their first Hall of Fame Class. The fifteen finalists are as follows: Angry Birds Doom FIFA Soccer Legend of Zelda Minecraft Oregon Trail Pac-Man Pokemon Pong Sonic the Hedgehog Space Invaders Super Mario Brothers Tetris The Sims World of Warcraft The initial nomination process was open to the public, however the first class will be decided by an international committee. This committee comprises journalists and video game experts. The World Video Game Hall of Fame is housed in the…
Charles Haley to the 49ers HOF
May 01, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Charles Haley, the only player in the history of the National Football League to own five Super Bowl Rings was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year was just chosen to enter another Hall of Fame; the San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame. On September 14, the Niners will induct the former Defensive End/Linebacker into their Hall. Haley played 106 of his 159 Games with San Francisco and recorded 66.5 Quarterback Sacks there. He would secure two of his five Super Bowl Rings with the 49ers (the other three were with Dallas) and is the current all-time…
RIP: Ben E. King
May 01, 2015
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Committee Chairman
It was announced today that Soul legend Ben E. King passed away at the age of 76. King would first gain notice as the lead singer of the Drifters, of which during his run with the group, hits like “There Goes My Baby”, “Save the Last Dance for Me” and “This Magic Monent”. Historically speaking, King was only with the group a short time and would only record thirteen songs with them, but it did lead into what many felt was the apex of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted group. King would strike out on his own…
2015 Semi-Finalists Fic Athlete Announced!
Apr 30, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Last December, The Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame announced it’s first full class as voted by a one year long vote by the public. That class inducted Roy Hobbs (The Natural), Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn (Major League) and Crash Davis (Bull Durham), which joined Rocky Balboa, the inaugural inductee. Like last year, the opening round began with over 300 Fictional Athletes and over 100 Contributors, which has been reduced to 50 Fictional Athletes and 30 Fictional Contributors for the Semi-Final Round. This year, a new category began to honor the fictitious athletes prior to 1970, this being the Veteran’s…
RIP: Verne Gagne
Apr 28, 2015
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Committee Chairman
It was announced yesterday that WWE Hall of Fame inductee, Verne Gagne passed away at the age of 89 from Alzheimer’s disease. Gagne was the owner and promoter of the American Wrestling Association, which for decades was one of the most successful wrestling promotions in the world. Gagne, a former Olympic wrestler, was not just the promoter, but the main star, and he was a ten time champion there. Gagne was not just a great in ring worker, but a highly regarded trainer who trained legends like Ric Flair, The Iron Sheik, Bob Backlund, Curt Hennig and Ricky Steamboat. We…
Motley Crue speaks on the RRHOF
Apr 26, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Los Angeles based band, Motley Crue, was asked about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Rolling Stone Magazine, and their comments of course is news to us. After all, that is what we do here at Notinhalloffame.com! Below are some of the comments from the band regarding the Rock Hall: From Guitarist, Mick Mars: “Honestly, I don't think it'll happen. We were there when the thing was being built; we had to wear hard hats while we were walking around the building site. They were like, 'One of these days, you guys will be in here!' Right. [Laughs]…
Bernie Williams OFFICIALLY Retires
Apr 24, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Although he is already on our Notinhalloffame.com Baseball list, and has not swung a bat professionally in nine years, Bernie Williams has officially retired from Major League Baseball. While there was no real doubt that Williams would not attempt a comeback, he is scheduled to be honored by the New York Yankees next month by the retirement of his number and with a plaque at famed Monument Park outside of Yankee Stadium. This alleviates the organization retiring the number of a player who is still technically active. Williams spent his entire sixteen year career with the Yankees winning four World…
RIP: Bob St. Clair
Apr 21, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Former San Francisco 49ers Offensive Lineman, Bob St. Clair passed away today at the age of 84. St. Clair played all eleven seasons with the Niners from 1953 to 1963 and was chosen for five Pro Bowls and the 1950’s All Decade Team. He would receive the ultimate honor when in 1990 he was chosen for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A decade later, San Francisco would retire his number. The former lineman was entrenched in the San Francisco community and this is a huge loss for the area. We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences…
New England Patriots HOF Finalists announced
Apr 20, 2015
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Committee Chairman
The New England Patriots have put a lot of work into their Hall of Fame and should be applauded for how they have made their Hall matter. The Patriots HOF have announced the three men who are finalists for this year’s class and because of the organization’s stature, this is news that matters. The three Finalists for the New England Patriots Hall of Fame are as follows: Raymond Clayborn: Cornerback, 1977-89 Clayborn had a lengthy career with New England and was a three time Pro Bowl Selection with 36 Interceptions over his career in the Northeast. Leon Gray: Offensive…
The 2015 RRHOF Ceremony
Apr 19, 2015
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Committee Chairman
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony should be a time when we here at Notinhalloffame.com look forward to annually. It is, but we are site for debate, we far more enjoy the day when they make the decisions of who got in (so we can tell them why they are wrong). Regardless of our motives, this is an evening to celebrate the new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, though yes…forgive us if a few snide comments emerge. As per tradition, Jann Wenner, the chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and publisher of Rolling…