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The Poker Hall of Fame Class names its 2016 Class
Oct 14, 2016
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The Poker Hall of Fame have announced that Todd Brunson and Carlos Mortensen will comprise the Class of 2016.
If the last name of Brunson sounds familiar, you would be correct as Todd Brunson is the son of legendary player Doyle Brunson, thus marking the first time that a father and son entered the Poker Hall of Fame.
Todd Brunson actually did not learn the game from his famous father, won a bracelet at the 2005 World Series of Poker and has over $4 Million in winnings.
The induction of Carlos Mortensen gives the Hall an International flavor. Of part Danish descent and born in Ecuador, Mortensen is the first Hispanic player to win the World Series of Poker. He has won two bracelets
The official induction ceremony will take place on October 26th at the Binion’s Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Of note the other finalists this year were Chris Bjorin, Humberto Brenes, Eli Elezra, Bruno Fitoussi, Chris Moneymaker, Max Pescatori, Matt Savage and David Ulliott.
The Hall of Fame was established in 1979.
If the last name of Brunson sounds familiar, you would be correct as Todd Brunson is the son of legendary player Doyle Brunson, thus marking the first time that a father and son entered the Poker Hall of Fame.
Todd Brunson actually did not learn the game from his famous father, won a bracelet at the 2005 World Series of Poker and has over $4 Million in winnings.
The induction of Carlos Mortensen gives the Hall an International flavor. Of part Danish descent and born in Ecuador, Mortensen is the first Hispanic player to win the World Series of Poker. He has won two bracelets
The official induction ceremony will take place on October 26th at the Binion’s Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Of note the other finalists this year were Chris Bjorin, Humberto Brenes, Eli Elezra, Bruno Fitoussi, Chris Moneymaker, Max Pescatori, Matt Savage and David Ulliott.
The Hall of Fame was established in 1979.
Bret Hart discusses the WWE HOF and the Freebirds induction
Oct 08, 2016
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Bret Hart has never been shy to let his opinions be heard and he had some interesting things to say regarding the WWE Hall of Fame.
Of course, that is news to us!
In an interview with House Money Studios, Bret Hart, who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006 cited that he was “embarrassed that there’s so many great wrestlers out there that have never been given their credit”. He cited specifically Rick Rude, Demolition, The Rougeau Brothers and most specifically his younger brother, Owen Hart, who died in the ring in 1999.
Bret is actually lobbying for the entire Hart Foundation to get inducted and is urging his fans to sign at HartFoundationforHalloffFame.com, though we know that with Owen’s widow, Martha, being fervently against the WWE, it is difficult to see that happening.
While Bret was vocal about who he would like to see inducted with him, he was equally outspoken as to whom he is not fond of being WWE Hall of Fame inductees, namely, the Fabulous Freebirds, who were inducted last year:
“Why have they been overlooked when you can induct the Freebirds, who never did squat in WWE? Ever. Never drew any money, never did anything. When I remember the Freebirds, they were all drunk and passed out at the gate at one of the airports in my first day in WWF. None of them even made the show that day, they were too drunk to make their plane.”
Hart isn’t wrong in that the Freebirds were barely in the WWE, however the WWE Hall of Fame has inducted many wrestlers who have not competed there.
We await the next from Bret Hart regarding the WWE Hall of Fame.
We are sure he will have a lot more to say about in the future!
Of course, that is news to us!
In an interview with House Money Studios, Bret Hart, who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006 cited that he was “embarrassed that there’s so many great wrestlers out there that have never been given their credit”. He cited specifically Rick Rude, Demolition, The Rougeau Brothers and most specifically his younger brother, Owen Hart, who died in the ring in 1999.
Bret is actually lobbying for the entire Hart Foundation to get inducted and is urging his fans to sign at HartFoundationforHalloffFame.com, though we know that with Owen’s widow, Martha, being fervently against the WWE, it is difficult to see that happening.
While Bret was vocal about who he would like to see inducted with him, he was equally outspoken as to whom he is not fond of being WWE Hall of Fame inductees, namely, the Fabulous Freebirds, who were inducted last year:
“Why have they been overlooked when you can induct the Freebirds, who never did squat in WWE? Ever. Never drew any money, never did anything. When I remember the Freebirds, they were all drunk and passed out at the gate at one of the airports in my first day in WWF. None of them even made the show that day, they were too drunk to make their plane.”
Hart isn’t wrong in that the Freebirds were barely in the WWE, however the WWE Hall of Fame has inducted many wrestlers who have not competed there.
We await the next from Bret Hart regarding the WWE Hall of Fame.
We are sure he will have a lot more to say about in the future!
Tampa Bay to Retire Martin St. Louis' Number
Oct 06, 2016
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Sometime…eventually, we will finish our look at the Top 50 Players of all-time for each major franchise.
Once that is completed, our next step is a look at how each organization honors their past players/executives. As such, it is news to us that the Tampa Bay Lightning will be retiring the #26 of Martin St. Louis who recently retired from professional hockey.
St. Louis played two uneventful seasons in Calgary before signing with Tampa as a Free Agent. In 13 seasons as a Lightning, St. Louis scored 953 Points, won the Hart Trophy, The Art Ross, three Lady Byngs and was named to five post season All Star Teams. Most importantly, St. Louis took Tampa Bay to their first Stanley Cup win in 2004.
The retirement of his number will take place on January 13, 2017 at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are currently coached by John Tortorella, who was Tampa Bay’s coach in their Stanley Cup win.
With the exception of the mandated retirement of Wayne Gretzky’s #99, this marks the first time the Lightning have retired the number of any former player.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Martin St. Louis for achieving this accolade.
Once that is completed, our next step is a look at how each organization honors their past players/executives. As such, it is news to us that the Tampa Bay Lightning will be retiring the #26 of Martin St. Louis who recently retired from professional hockey.
St. Louis played two uneventful seasons in Calgary before signing with Tampa as a Free Agent. In 13 seasons as a Lightning, St. Louis scored 953 Points, won the Hart Trophy, The Art Ross, three Lady Byngs and was named to five post season All Star Teams. Most importantly, St. Louis took Tampa Bay to their first Stanley Cup win in 2004.
The retirement of his number will take place on January 13, 2017 at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are currently coached by John Tortorella, who was Tampa Bay’s coach in their Stanley Cup win.
With the exception of the mandated retirement of Wayne Gretzky’s #99, this marks the first time the Lightning have retired the number of any former player.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Martin St. Louis for achieving this accolade.
Dan Boyle Retires
Oct 06, 2016
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This week, 17 year NHL veteran Dan Boyle retired in San Jose, the home of six of his pro seasons.
The defenseman grinded out a long career after being undrafted out of Miami University. Signing with the Florida Panthers, the native of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada would play 129 games for the South Florida team but a trade across the state to the Tampa Bay Lightning would see him turn around his career.
Under the guidance of John Tortorella, Boyle would enjoy his first 50 Point season (2002-03) and was a significant part of the Lightning’s first (and to date, only) Stanley Cup win in 2004. Three years later he would be named a Second Team All Star.
Following the 2007-08 season, Boyle was traded to the San Jose Sharks, where he would go to his first All Star Game and again make Second Team All Star honors. Despite being a loaded team, San Jose was never able to get over the hump and make the Stanley Cup Finals. After six seasons in San Jose, Boyle would play his last two years with the New York Rangers.
Over his career in the National Hockey League, Dan Boyle played in 1,093 Games scoring 163 Goals with 442 Assists. Along with the coveted Stanley Cup he won with Tampa, he also has a Gold Medal with Team Canada in the 2010 Olympics.
Boyle will be eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019. While he isn’t likely to get enshrined, we suspect he will earn a spot on our Notinhalloffame.com Hockey 100.
The defenseman grinded out a long career after being undrafted out of Miami University. Signing with the Florida Panthers, the native of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada would play 129 games for the South Florida team but a trade across the state to the Tampa Bay Lightning would see him turn around his career.
Under the guidance of John Tortorella, Boyle would enjoy his first 50 Point season (2002-03) and was a significant part of the Lightning’s first (and to date, only) Stanley Cup win in 2004. Three years later he would be named a Second Team All Star.
Following the 2007-08 season, Boyle was traded to the San Jose Sharks, where he would go to his first All Star Game and again make Second Team All Star honors. Despite being a loaded team, San Jose was never able to get over the hump and make the Stanley Cup Finals. After six seasons in San Jose, Boyle would play his last two years with the New York Rangers.
Over his career in the National Hockey League, Dan Boyle played in 1,093 Games scoring 163 Goals with 442 Assists. Along with the coveted Stanley Cup he won with Tampa, he also has a Gold Medal with Team Canada in the 2010 Olympics.
Boyle will be eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019. While he isn’t likely to get enshrined, we suspect he will earn a spot on our Notinhalloffame.com Hockey 100.