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Joe Buck named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Sep 18, 2020
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During last night’s halftime of the Thursday Night Cincinnati VS Cleveland game, Pro Football Hall of Fame President, David Baker was in a pre-recorded segment announcing that Joe Buck, who was broadcasting that game with Troy Aikman won the Pete Rozelle Award. The annual winner receives automatic entry to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Pete Rozelle Award was first given in 1989, with one of the past inductees being Jack Buck, the father of Joe. Buck is a previous Emmy winner, and he has called six Super Bowls. We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Joe Buck for earning…
The Pro Football HOF announces 2021 Preliminary List of Modern Era Candidates
Sep 16, 2020
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For us at Notinhalloffame.com, this is our march toward our Christmas. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the Modern-Era Preliminary Nominees for the Class of 2021, a total of 122 former players. To qualify, a player must have retired less than 25 years ago and at least 5 years ago: The nominees are: Quarterbacks: Drew Bledsoe: 1993-2006, NE, BUF, DAL. Bledsoe was a four-time Pro Bowler and he twice led the NFL in Completions. He threw for 44,611 Yards and 251 Touchdowns. Ranked #99 on Notinhalloffame.com. Randall Cunningham: 1985-2001, PHI, MIN, DAL, BAL. Cunningham is a three-time Bert Bell Award winner a…
RIP: Toots Hibbert
Sep 12, 2020
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One of the most important musicians passed away today, and we wish it was getting more publicity. Toots Hibbert, the lead singer of the ground-breaking reggae group, Toots and the Maytals died at the age of 77. The cause of death was not officially released, but he was diagnosed with COVID-19 two weeks ago. From Jamaica, Hibbert formed his first group in 1961, and he was part of the first wave of Ska music that would eventually become popular internationally. The Maytals were credited with coining the word “reggae” in their 1968 song, “Do the Reggay”, and along with the Wailers, Jimmy CliffPeter…
Aqib Talib Retires
Sep 09, 2020
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Committee Chairman
A day before the 2020 NFL Season is set to start, we have a significant retirement on our hands. Free Agent Cornerback, Aqib Talib announced his retirement on Twitter. Talib was the 20thOverall Pick in 2008, but the former Kansas Jayhawk struggled early to live up to expectations. Winning the starting job at Left Cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in his sophomore year, Talib did well, but it was not until 2012 when he was traded to the New England Patriots where his star began to rise. Talib was a Second Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl Selection in 2013, his lone…
The Toy Hall of Fame Announced they 2020 Finalists
Sep 09, 2020
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Committee Chairman
We always find this a fun topic. The National Toy Hall of Fame at the Strong Museum has announced their 12 Finalists for the Class of 2020. They are: Baby Nancy Bingo Breyer Horses Jenga Lite-Brite Masters of the Universe My Little Pony Risk Sidewalk Chalk Sorry! Tamagotchi Yahtzee Which ones should get in?
Carlos Bocanegra named to the National Soccer HOF
Sep 08, 2020
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The National Soccer Hall of Fame announced that there will be one lone member of their Class of 2020, that of former National Team Captain, Carlos Bocanegra. The Defenseman represented the United States in the 2006 and 2010 World Cup and represented the U.S. in 110 Games, serving as the Captain in 64 of them. Bocanegra played 15 years professionally, where he was the 2000 MLS Rookie of the Year as a member of the Chicago Fire. A two-time MLS Defender of the Year, Bocanegra later played for Fulham (England), Rennes (France), Saint-Etienne (France) and Rangers (Scotland) before returning to MLS…
RIP: Lou Brock
Sep 06, 2020
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Committee Chairman
Just days after the passing of Hall of Fame Pitcher, Tom Seaver, another Cooperstown legend has passed away. Former St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder, Lou Brock passed away at the age of 81. There was no specific cause of death, but it was reported that he was fighting numerous ailments. Brock broke in with the Chicago Cubs in 1961 but was traded to the Cardinals during the 1964 season in a transaction that the Cubs would instantly regret. The Outfielder went on fire for the rest of the season, and he would be the spark plug of the St. Louis machine that…
Our All-Time Top 50 Jacksonville Jaguars are now up
Sep 06, 2020
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Yes, we know that this is taking a while! As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team. We have a new one to unveil today, that of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars have only been in existence since 1995 and while they have not appeared in a Super Bowl, there have been many talented players who have worn their jersey. As for all of our top 50 players in football we look at the following: 1. Advanced Statistics. 2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in the NFL. 3. Playoff accomplishments.…
West Virginia announces their 2020 HOF Class
Sep 06, 2020
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Regular visitors of Notinhalloffame.com know that we are slowly working on the top 50 of every major team in the NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB. Once that is done, we intend to look at how each team honor their past players, coaches and executives. Eventually, we are going to get to that of the Division I schools, and conferences. As such, it is news the University of West Virginia has announced their Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020. This group comprises of eleven new members. Due to COVID-19, there will be no 2020 ceremony, and they will be officially inducted alongside the…
The Missouri Valley Conference announces their 2021 Class
Sep 03, 2020
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Regular visitors of Notinhalloffame.com know that we are slowly working on the top 50 of every major team in the NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB. Once that is done, we intend to look at how each team honor their past players, coaches and executives. Eventually, we are going to get to that of the Division I schools, and conferences. As such, it is news to us that the Missouri Valley Conference has announced their Hall of Fame Class of 2021. This is the 24thHall of Fame Class for the Conference, and due to COVID-19, there will be no physical ceremony, nor any…