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Ricardo "Go-Go" Gomez

Ricardo Go-Go Gomez
It may have felt at times that Ricardo “Go Go” Gomez was a token Latino on the White Shadow, but as this was an inner city High School in Los Angeles, the question was how come there wasn’t more representation from the Hispanic community on the show. Overall, the character of Ricardo “Go Go” Gomez was not the best one on the show, and frankly its portrayer (Ira Augustain) was a mediocre actor. Although Gomez was written inconsistently in comparison to some of the others, it was good to show a Hispanic face on Prime Time when few were shown at the time (Charo’s appearances on the Love Boat don’t count). Does this type of trailblazing account for an induction here?




The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
The White Shadow (1978-1981)

Actor:
Ira Augustain

Position Portrayed:
Bench/Guard

Played for:
Carver H.S.

Why you should vote for him:
Unless we are mistaken, this is the first Latin athlete featured on Television.

Why you should not vote for him:
As mentioned, this was far from the most developed character on the show.

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Randy "The Ram" Robinson

Randy The Ram Robinson
“The Wrestler” does not have that happy ending that most professional wrestling matches have. Actually, it has that ending that sadly mimicked the life of many pro wrestlers. It is not a film that appeals to only wrestling fans, but a dramatic masterpiece that was the most acclaimed of the year (2008) and justifiably gained a mass audience.


“The Wrestler” in question was Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke) whose best days were at least two decades behind him and was living a shell of existence to satisfy the only thing he really knows. If this Hall of Fame is to be based on great performances than it seems difficult to see “The Ram” out of this cyber-establishment for long.



The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
The Wrestler (2008)

Actor:
Mickey Rourke

Why you should vote for him:
If this Hall is based on acting, Rourke’s “Randy the Ram” should be a lock.

Why you should not vote for him:
Sad endings may not be for the Hall.

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Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy

Roy Tin Cup McAvoy
Roy “Tin Cup” McAvoy should have been a golf superstar, but lacked the ambition; until he was pissed off by Don Johnson and wanted to beat him at the U.S. Open and land Rene Russo in the process. As always Kevin Costner (McAvoy) plays a fictitious athlete brilliantly and unlike Crash Davis, who had the drive but not the talent, McAvoy was talented but lacked the drive. What stood out the most in this film was his 12 on the 18th hole, where after attempt after attempt he tried to shoot the ball over the water hazard instead of playing it safe. He cost himself a chance at the Open, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process, yet it was far more memorable than had he won in a playoff. Could any other golf finish have been more memorable?




The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Tin Cup (1996)

Actor:
Kevin Costner

Why you should vote for him:
Just for that 12 on the 18th hole alone.

Why you should not vote for him:
He didn’t win. Actually, on the scorecard, he finished pretty low.

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Ross "The Boss" Rhea

Ross
It may not have been a large role, but was not Leiv Schreiber effective as Ross “The Boss” Rhea” in his role as a hockey goon? We think so, and we thought he nailed the rile as a veteran goon to the ‘t’ thus leading to an effective contest against the hero at the end. He was a villain who was not exactly evil, but was motivated to win based on his athletic accomplishments. That in itself makes him a solid character for our purposes.




The Bullet Points:
Movie(s) Appeared:
Goon (2011)

Actor:
Leiv Schreiber

Position Portrayed:
Enforcer

Played for:
St. John’s Shamrocks

Why you should vote for him:
For a villain, it was more depth than you would expect for a sports role.

Why you should not vote for him:
It isn’t exactly the best representation of Minor Hockey.

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