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Kevin Garnett Retires, joins Kobe and Tim as surefire 1st ballot HOFers in 2021.
Sep 24, 2016
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We have been expecting this day all week.
Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves announced his retirement over his Instagram page. This will conclude a productive 21 Year Career in which the big man Farragut Academy would cement a legacy as one of the most intense and defensive minded players of all time.
Garnett came into the NBA as the first high school player in twenty years and while many were concerned that a player out of high school could not make the jump to the NBA, though Garnett quickly silenced those critics and opened the door for high schoolers (for better or for worse) to enter the elite professional rank without having to go to college.
Drafted 5th overall in 1995 by the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 7’ 1” Garnett would make Minnesota a credible team and for many a must watch in the league. KG would become an All Star 15 times, capture First Team All-Defensive honors 9 times and make the First Team All-NBA squad four times. He would also win the Rebounding title four times.
Seemingly on his shoulders, Garnett would take the T-Wolves to the playoffs multiple times but lacked the help to take them deep into the playoffs. A shocking trade to the Boston Celtics would put together a team good enough to win the NBA Championship in 2008. Garnett would later be traded to the New Jersey Nets and would come back to Minnesota to finish out his professional career.
Kevin Garnett will be eligible for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021, the same year that Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan become eligible.
Can you imagine that Hall of Fame Class?
We can, and are planning our trip to Springfield already!
Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves announced his retirement over his Instagram page. This will conclude a productive 21 Year Career in which the big man Farragut Academy would cement a legacy as one of the most intense and defensive minded players of all time.
Garnett came into the NBA as the first high school player in twenty years and while many were concerned that a player out of high school could not make the jump to the NBA, though Garnett quickly silenced those critics and opened the door for high schoolers (for better or for worse) to enter the elite professional rank without having to go to college.
Drafted 5th overall in 1995 by the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 7’ 1” Garnett would make Minnesota a credible team and for many a must watch in the league. KG would become an All Star 15 times, capture First Team All-Defensive honors 9 times and make the First Team All-NBA squad four times. He would also win the Rebounding title four times.
Seemingly on his shoulders, Garnett would take the T-Wolves to the playoffs multiple times but lacked the help to take them deep into the playoffs. A shocking trade to the Boston Celtics would put together a team good enough to win the NBA Championship in 2008. Garnett would later be traded to the New Jersey Nets and would come back to Minnesota to finish out his professional career.
Kevin Garnett will be eligible for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021, the same year that Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan become eligible.
Can you imagine that Hall of Fame Class?
We can, and are planning our trip to Springfield already!
We have named the Finalists for our Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame!
Sep 19, 2016
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The finalists for our third full class for the Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame have been announced and like the first two years, voting on the candidates are open to the public and began with an initial round of Preliminary Nominees and then was pared down to Semi-Finalists.
This year the Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame will be inducting fictional characters from three categories, Athletes, Contributors and the Veteran’s Category, which focuses on fictional sports characters prior to 1970.
The 15 Athlete Finalists are:
Al Bundy (Ed O’Neill in Married…With Children), who once scored four touchdowns in a high school football game for Polk High in Chicago. Bundy is a Finalist for the third year in a row.
Alex Moran (Darin Brooks in Blue Mountain State), the backup Quarterback from BMS who was more interested in partying than the gridiron. This is the first time that Moran has been a Finalist.
Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers in Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III & Rocky IV), the former Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World. Like Al Bundy, Creed is also a Finalist for the third year in a row.
Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez (Mike Vitar in The Sandlot), who was the leader of his youth “sandlot” team and would eventually play for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Bobby Boucher (Adam Sandler in the Waterboy) who would lead the South Central Louisiana State Mud Dogs to victory in the Bourbon Bowl. This is the third Finalist appearance for the Mud Dog.
Charlie Conway (Joshua Jackson in the Mighty Ducks trilogy), the leader of a youth league hockey team in Minnesota.
Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio from the Karate Kid trilogy) who won the 1984 All-Valley Karate Tournament.
Dean Youngblood (Rob Lowe from Youngblood) a rookie American player for the Hamilton Mustangs. This is Youngblood’s first time as a Finalist.
Dottie Hinson (Geena Davis from A League of Their Own) was the star catcher for the Rockford Peaches. Hinson is the only female to make this years Finals, and the first ever.
Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump) a star football player at the University of Alabama, a ping pong prodigy and long distance runner. Gump has been a finalist all three years.
Kenny Powers (Danny McBride in Eastbound and Down), a down on his luck relief pitcher trying to get back to the Majors.
Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell in Talladega Nights), a NASCAR driver who faces a new rival from France. Bobby is a Finalist for the second time.
Shane Falco (Keanu Reeves in The Replacements), a replacement Quarterback for the Washington Sentinels. Falco was last seen choking in the Sugar Bowl. This is Falco’s first appearance as a Finalist.
Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch in Friday Night Lights), the Running Back for the Dillon Panthers. Riggins is the first member of the Friday Night Lights program to make the Finals.
Willie “Mays” Hayes (Wesley Snipes in Major League), the centerfielder for the Cleveland Indians. This is the third time that Hayes has been a Finalist.
The 10 Contributor Finalists are:
Adrian Balboa (Talia Shire in the Rocky series), the wife of Rocky Balboa. This is Adrian’s third time as a Finalist.
Chubbs Peterson (Carl Weathers in Happy Gilmore), the one handed golf pro who taught Gilmore the finer points of the game of golf. This is the third consecutive Finalist appearance for Peterson.
Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez in The Mighty Duck Trilogy) a lawyer turned youth hockey coach. Bombay is returning for his second year as a Finalist.
Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire) the sports agent who suddenly developed a moral code. Maguire is a Finalist for the third time.
Jimmy Dugan (Tom Hanks in A League of Their Own) who belted over 500 Homer Runs as a pro but was best known for the line “There’s no crying in Baseball) as a coach in women’s baseball. Dugan has been a Finalist three times.
Lou Brown (James Gammon in Major League & Major League II), the coach of the Cleveland Indians. Brown is returning to the Finals for the second straight time.
Mickey Goldmill (Burgess Meredith Rocky, Rocky II & Rocky III), the trainer of inaugural Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame entry, Rocky Balboa. Goldmill is a Finalist for the second time after being absent from the finals last year.
Norman Dale (Gene Hackman in Hoosiers), a former College Head Coach seeking redemption at small Hickory High in Indiana. Dale has been a Finalist all three years.
Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner in Field of Dreams), who built a baseball diamond in his Iowa cornfield due to the voices that told him, “If you build it, they will come.”
The Gopher (Caddyshack & Caddyshack 2), who caused mischief for groundskeeper, Carl Spackler at Bushwood Country Club.
The 3 Veteran Finalists are:
Dennis Ryan (Frank Sinatra in Take Me Out to the Ballgame), a baseball player for the fictional Wolves franchise.
Joe Boyd/Joe Hart (Tab Hunter in Damn! Yankees), a die hard fan of the Washington Senators who sells his soul so that he can help his favorite team defeat the New York Yankees.
Velvet Brown (Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet), who disguised herself as a boy so that she could race her horse in the Grand National Steeplechase.
As per the last two rounds, the Finalists will be open to a public vote where by visitors to the site can vote for five Fictitious Athletes, three Fictitious Contributors and one Fictitious Veteran.
Voting for the Finalists will be online until December 12, where on December 1, 2015 the second full class for the Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame will be announced.
This group will join inaugural inductee, Rocky Balboa (The Rocky series) and past inductees consisting of Roy Hobbs (The Natural), Ricky Vaughn (Major League), Crash Davis (Bull Durham), Andy “The Champ” Purcell (The Champ), Happy Gilmore (Happy Gilmore), Reggie Dunlop (Slap Shot), The Hanson Brothers (Slap Shot), Harry Doyle (Major League), Mr. Miyagi (The Karate Kid series) and Carl Spackler (Caddyshack).
A new addition for us at the Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame is our official spokes model, Haley Reagan from North Carolina, who brings us her own unique views on sports and pop culture.
Her introductory Q&A can be found here: http://www.notinhalloffame.com/home/news/7761-meet-haley-reagan-our-new-spokes-model
Voting for the Final Round can be found here for the Athletes:
http://www.notinhalloffame.com/the-voting/2016-fictitious-athletes-final-round
Voting for the Final Round can be found here for the Contributors:
http://www.notinhalloffame.com/the-voting/2016-fictitious-contributors-final-round
Voting for the Final Round can be found here for the Veterans:
http://www.notinhalloffame.com/the-voting/2016-fictitious-veterans-final-round
Gang, you know what we want you to do!
Cast your votes and let us know who should make our Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame!
This year the Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame will be inducting fictional characters from three categories, Athletes, Contributors and the Veteran’s Category, which focuses on fictional sports characters prior to 1970.
The 15 Athlete Finalists are:
Al Bundy (Ed O’Neill in Married…With Children), who once scored four touchdowns in a high school football game for Polk High in Chicago. Bundy is a Finalist for the third year in a row.
Alex Moran (Darin Brooks in Blue Mountain State), the backup Quarterback from BMS who was more interested in partying than the gridiron. This is the first time that Moran has been a Finalist.
Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers in Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III & Rocky IV), the former Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World. Like Al Bundy, Creed is also a Finalist for the third year in a row.
Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez (Mike Vitar in The Sandlot), who was the leader of his youth “sandlot” team and would eventually play for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Bobby Boucher (Adam Sandler in the Waterboy) who would lead the South Central Louisiana State Mud Dogs to victory in the Bourbon Bowl. This is the third Finalist appearance for the Mud Dog.
Charlie Conway (Joshua Jackson in the Mighty Ducks trilogy), the leader of a youth league hockey team in Minnesota.
Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio from the Karate Kid trilogy) who won the 1984 All-Valley Karate Tournament.
Dean Youngblood (Rob Lowe from Youngblood) a rookie American player for the Hamilton Mustangs. This is Youngblood’s first time as a Finalist.
Dottie Hinson (Geena Davis from A League of Their Own) was the star catcher for the Rockford Peaches. Hinson is the only female to make this years Finals, and the first ever.
Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump) a star football player at the University of Alabama, a ping pong prodigy and long distance runner. Gump has been a finalist all three years.
Kenny Powers (Danny McBride in Eastbound and Down), a down on his luck relief pitcher trying to get back to the Majors.
Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell in Talladega Nights), a NASCAR driver who faces a new rival from France. Bobby is a Finalist for the second time.
Shane Falco (Keanu Reeves in The Replacements), a replacement Quarterback for the Washington Sentinels. Falco was last seen choking in the Sugar Bowl. This is Falco’s first appearance as a Finalist.
Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch in Friday Night Lights), the Running Back for the Dillon Panthers. Riggins is the first member of the Friday Night Lights program to make the Finals.
Willie “Mays” Hayes (Wesley Snipes in Major League), the centerfielder for the Cleveland Indians. This is the third time that Hayes has been a Finalist.
The 10 Contributor Finalists are:
Adrian Balboa (Talia Shire in the Rocky series), the wife of Rocky Balboa. This is Adrian’s third time as a Finalist.
Chubbs Peterson (Carl Weathers in Happy Gilmore), the one handed golf pro who taught Gilmore the finer points of the game of golf. This is the third consecutive Finalist appearance for Peterson.
Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez in The Mighty Duck Trilogy) a lawyer turned youth hockey coach. Bombay is returning for his second year as a Finalist.
Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire) the sports agent who suddenly developed a moral code. Maguire is a Finalist for the third time.
Jimmy Dugan (Tom Hanks in A League of Their Own) who belted over 500 Homer Runs as a pro but was best known for the line “There’s no crying in Baseball) as a coach in women’s baseball. Dugan has been a Finalist three times.
Lou Brown (James Gammon in Major League & Major League II), the coach of the Cleveland Indians. Brown is returning to the Finals for the second straight time.
Mickey Goldmill (Burgess Meredith Rocky, Rocky II & Rocky III), the trainer of inaugural Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame entry, Rocky Balboa. Goldmill is a Finalist for the second time after being absent from the finals last year.
Norman Dale (Gene Hackman in Hoosiers), a former College Head Coach seeking redemption at small Hickory High in Indiana. Dale has been a Finalist all three years.
Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner in Field of Dreams), who built a baseball diamond in his Iowa cornfield due to the voices that told him, “If you build it, they will come.”
The Gopher (Caddyshack & Caddyshack 2), who caused mischief for groundskeeper, Carl Spackler at Bushwood Country Club.
The 3 Veteran Finalists are:
Dennis Ryan (Frank Sinatra in Take Me Out to the Ballgame), a baseball player for the fictional Wolves franchise.
Joe Boyd/Joe Hart (Tab Hunter in Damn! Yankees), a die hard fan of the Washington Senators who sells his soul so that he can help his favorite team defeat the New York Yankees.
Velvet Brown (Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet), who disguised herself as a boy so that she could race her horse in the Grand National Steeplechase.
As per the last two rounds, the Finalists will be open to a public vote where by visitors to the site can vote for five Fictitious Athletes, three Fictitious Contributors and one Fictitious Veteran.
Voting for the Finalists will be online until December 12, where on December 1, 2015 the second full class for the Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame will be announced.
This group will join inaugural inductee, Rocky Balboa (The Rocky series) and past inductees consisting of Roy Hobbs (The Natural), Ricky Vaughn (Major League), Crash Davis (Bull Durham), Andy “The Champ” Purcell (The Champ), Happy Gilmore (Happy Gilmore), Reggie Dunlop (Slap Shot), The Hanson Brothers (Slap Shot), Harry Doyle (Major League), Mr. Miyagi (The Karate Kid series) and Carl Spackler (Caddyshack).
A new addition for us at the Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame is our official spokes model, Haley Reagan from North Carolina, who brings us her own unique views on sports and pop culture.
Her introductory Q&A can be found here: http://www.notinhalloffame.com/home/news/7761-meet-haley-reagan-our-new-spokes-model
Voting for the Final Round can be found here for the Athletes:
http://www.notinhalloffame.com/the-voting/2016-fictitious-athletes-final-round
Voting for the Final Round can be found here for the Contributors:
http://www.notinhalloffame.com/the-voting/2016-fictitious-contributors-final-round
Voting for the Final Round can be found here for the Veterans:
http://www.notinhalloffame.com/the-voting/2016-fictitious-veterans-final-round
Gang, you know what we want you to do!
Cast your votes and let us know who should make our Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame!
A look at the Preliminary Nominees for the PFHOF
Sep 19, 2016
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the 97 men who comprise their Preliminary Nominees.
Let’s get right to it and take a look at the complete list.
* Denotes Finalist
+ Denotes First Year of Eligibility
Quarterbacks:
Drew Bledsoe: 1993-2006. New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys. 1 Super Bowl, 4 Pro Bowls, 44,611 Passing Yards, 251 TD Passes, 137 PFRAV. Ranked #72 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Randall Cunningham: 1985-2001. Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens. 1 First Team All Pro, 4 Pro Bowls. 29,979 Passing Yards, 207 TD Passes, 134 PFRAV. Ranked #43 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Doug Flutie: 1986-2005. Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers. 1 Pro Bowl. 14,715 Passing Yards, 86 Touchdowns, 58 PFRAV.
+ Donovan McNabb: 1999-2011. Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings. 6 Pro Bowls. 37,276 Passing Yards, 234 Touchdown Passes, 138 PFRAV. Ranked #30 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Steve McNair: 1995-2007. Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens. 1 MVP, 3 Pro Bowls. 31,304 Passing Yards, 174 Touchdown Passes, 126 PFRAV. Ranked #89 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Phil Simms: 1979-1993. New York Giants. 2 Super Bowls, 2 Pro Bowls. 33,462 Passing Yards, 199 Touchdown Passes, 118 PFRAV. Ranked #46 on Notinhalloffame.com.
* Kurt Warner: 1998-2009. St. Louis Rams, New York Giants, Arizona Cardinals. 1 Super Bowl, 2 MVPs, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 4 Pro Bowls. 32,344 Passing Yards, 208 Touchdown Passes, 113 PFRAV. Ranked #22 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Running Backs:
Shaun Alexander: 2000-2008. Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins. 1 MVP, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 3 Pro Bowls. 9,453 Rushing Yards, 100 Rushing Touchdowns, 1,511 Receiving Yards, 12 Receiving Touchdowns, 79 PFRAV.
Ottis Anderson: 1979-1992. St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants. 2 Super Bowls, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 2 Pro Bowls. 10,272 Rushing Touchdowns, 81 Rushing Touchdowns, 3,062 Receiving Yards, 5 Receiving Touchdowns, 98 PFRAV. Ranked #51 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Tiki Barber: 1997-2006. New York Giants. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 3 Pro Bowls. 10,449 Rushing Yards, 55 Rushing Touchdowns, 5,183 Receiving Touchdowns, 12 Receiving Touchdowns, 118 PFRAV. Ranked #77 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Roger Craig: 1983-93. San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Raiders, Minnesota Vikings. 3 Super Bowls, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls. 8,189 Rushing Yards, 56 Rushing Touchdowns, 4,911 Receiving Touchdowns, 17 Receiving Touchdowns, 115 PFRAV. Ranked #11 on Notinhalloffame.com.
* Terrell Davis: 1995-2001. Denver Broncos. 2 Super Bowls, 1 MVP, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls. 7,607 Rushing Yards, 60 Rushing Touchdowns, 1,280 Receiving Yards, Receiving Touchdowns, 78 PFRAV. Ranked #19 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Eddie George: 1996-2004. Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, Dallas Cowboys. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls. 10,441 Rushing Yards, 68 Rushing Touchdowns, 2,227 Receiving Yards, 10 Receiving Touchdowns, 91 PFRAV.
* Edgerrin James: 1999-2009. Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls. 12,246 Rushing Yards, 80 Rushing Touchdowns, 3,364 Receiving Yards, 11 Receiving Touchdowns, 136 PFRAV. Ranked #14 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Eric Metcalf: 1989-2002. Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls. 2,392 Rushing Yards, 12 Rushing Touchdowns, 5,572 Receiving Yards, 3 Receiving Touchdowns, 3,453 Punt Return Yards, 10 Punt Return Touchdowns, 5,813 Kick Returns Yards, 2 Kick Return Touchdowns, 77 PFRAV.
+ LaDainian Tomlinson: 2001-2011. San Diego Chargers, New York Jets. 1 MVP, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls. 13,684 Rushing Yards, 145 Rushing Touchdowns, 4,772 Rushing Yards, 17 Rushing Touchdowns, 157 PFRAV. Ranked #2 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Herschel Walker: 1986-1997. Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants. 2 Pro Bowls. 8,225 Rushing Yards, 61 Rushing Touchdowns, 4,859 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving Touchdowns, 5,084 Kick Return Yards, 2 Kick Return Touchdowns, 98 PFRAV. Ranked #36 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Ricky Watters: 1992-2001. San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks. 1 Super Bowl, 5 Pro Bowls. 10,643 Rushing Yards, 68 Rushing Touchdowns, 4,248 Receiving Yards, 13 Receiving Touchdowns, 125 PFRAV. Ranked #38 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Fullbacks:
Larry Centers: 1990-2003. Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots. 1 Super Bowl, 3 Pro Bowls. 2,188 Rushing Touchdowns, 14 Rushing Touchdowns, 6,797 Receiving Yards, 28 Receiving Touchdowns, 67 PFRAV.
Daryl Johnston: 1989-1999. Dallas Cowboys. 3 Super Bowls, 2 Pro Bowls. 2,227 Rushing Yards, 14 Rushing Touchdowns, 753 Receiving Yards, 8 Receiving Touchdowns, 30 PFRAV.
Wide Receivers:
Isaac Bruce: 1994-2009. Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, San Francisco 49ers. 1 Super Bowl, 4 Pro Bowls. 15,208 Receiving Yards, 91 Receiving Touchdowns, 137 PFRAV. Ranked #24 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Henry Ellard: 1983-1998. Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins, New England Patriots. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls. 13,777 Receiving Yards, 65 Receiving Touchdowns, 1,527 Punt Return Yards, 4 Punt Return Touchdowns, 364 Kick Return Yards, 133 PFRAV. Ranked #91 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Torry Holt: 1999-2009. St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars. 1 Super Bowl, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 7 Pro Bowls. 13,382 Receiving Yards, 74 Receiving Touchdowns, 123 PFRAV. Ranked #8 on Notinhalloffame.com.
+ Chad Johnson: 2001-2011. Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls. 11,059 Receiving Yards, 67 Receiving Touchdowns, 104 PFRAV. Ranked #26 on Notinhalloffame.com.
+ Derrick Mason: 1997-2011. Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 2 Pro Bowls. 12,061 Receiving Yards, 66 Receiving Touchdowns, 1,590 Punt Return Yards, 2 Punt Return Touchdowns, 3,496 Kick Return Yards, 1 Kick Return Touchdown, 114 PFRAV. Ranked #59 on Notinhalloffame.com.
* Terrell Owens: 1996-2010. San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals. 4 First Team All Pro Selection, 6 Pro Bowls. 15,934 Receiving Yards, 153 Receiving Touchdowns, 165 PFRAV. Ranked #6 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Sterling Sharpe: 1988-1994. Green Bay Packers. 3 First Team All Pro Selection, 5 Pro Bowls. 8,134 Receiving Yards, 65 Receiving Touchdowns, 78 PFRAV. Ranked #47 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Jimmy Smith: 1992-2005. Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars. 5 Pro Bowls. 12,287 Receiving Yards, 67 Receiving Touchdowns, 135 PFRAV. Ranked #99 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Rod Smith: 1995-2006. Denver Broncos. 3 Pro Bowls. 11,389 Receiving Yards, 68 Receiving Touchdowns, 125 PFRAV. Ranked #60 on Notinhalloffame.com.
+ Hines Ward: 1998- 2011. Pittsburgh Steelers. 2 Super Bowls, 4 Pro Bowls. 12,083 Receiving Yards, 85 Receiving Touchdowns, 118 PFRAV. Ranked #21 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Tight Ends:
Mark Bavaro: 1985-1994. New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles. 2 Super Bowls, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 2 Pro Bowls. 4,733 Receiving Yards, 39 Receiving Touchdowns, 45 PFRAV.
Offensive Lineman:
Tony Boselli: 1995-2001. Jacksonville Jaguars. 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls. 70 PFRAV.
Ray Donaldson: 1980-1996. Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys. 1 Super Bowl, 6 Pro Bowls. 113 PFRAV.
* Alan Faneca: 1998-2010. Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals. 1 Super Bowl, 6 First Team All Pro Selections, 9 Pro Bowls. 148 PFRAV. Ranked #4 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Jay Hilgenberg: 1981-1993. Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints. 1 Super Bowl, 7 Pro Bowls. 105 PFRAV. Ranked #73 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Chris Hinton: 1983-1995. Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 7 Pro Bowls. 101 PFRAV. Ranked #65 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Kent Hull: 1986-1996. Buffalo Bills. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls. 107 PFRAV.
* Joe Jacoby: 1981-1993. Washington Redskins. 3 Super Bowls, 2 First Team, All Pro Selections, 4 Pro Bowls. 103 PFRAV. Ranked #56 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Mike Kenn: 1978-1994. Atlanta Falcons. 2 First Team All Pro Selections. 5 Pro Bowls. 138 PFRAV. Ranked #100 on Notinhalloffame.com.
+ Olin Kreutz: 1998-2011. Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints. 1 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls, 96 PFRAV. Ranked #69 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Jim Lachey: 1985-1995. San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles Raiders, Washington Redskins, 1 Super Bowl, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls. 92 PFRAV.
Kevin Mawae: 1994-2009. Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans. 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 8 Pro Bowls. 154 PFRAV. Ranked #18 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Tom Nalen: 1994-2007. Denver Broncos. 2 Super Bowls, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls. 131 PFRAV.
Nate Newton: 1986-1999. Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers. 3 Super Bowls, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls. 105 PFRAV.
Steve Wisniewski: 1989-2001. Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 8 Pro Bowls. 140 PFRAV. Ranked #29 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Defensive Lineman:
Leslie O’Neal: 1986-1999. San Diego Chargers, St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs. 6 Pro Bowls. 3 Interceptions, 132.5 Quarterback Sacks, 115 PFRAV.
Simeon Rice: 1996-2007. Arizona Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts. 1 Super Bowl, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 3 Pro Bowls. 5 Interceptions, 122 Quarterback Sacks, 106 PFRAV.
Fred Smerlas: 1979-1992. Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 5 Pro Bowls. 2 Interceptions, 18.5 Quarterback Sacks, 101 PFRAV.
+ Jason Taylor: 1997-2011. Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins, New York Jets. 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls. 8 Interceptions, 139.5 Quarterback Sacks, 160 PFRAV. Ranked #10 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Bryant Young: 1994-2007. San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns. 1 Super Bowl, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls. 3 Interceptions, 89.5 Quarterback Sacks, 118 PFRAV.
Linebackers:
Carl Banks: 1984-1995 New York Giants. 2 Super Bowls, 1 Pro Bowl. 39.5 Quarterback Sacks, 83 PFRAV.
Cornelius Bennett: 1987-2000. Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts. 7 Interceptions, 71.5 Quarterback Sacks, 121 PFRAV.
Tedy Bruschi: 1996 -2008. New England Patriots. 3 Super Bowls, 1 Pro Bowl. 12 Interceptions, 30.5 Quarterback Sacks, 89 PFRAV.
Seth Joyner: 1986-1998. Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos. 1 Super Bowl, 3 Pro Bowls. 24 Interceptions, 52 Quarterback Sacks, 108 PFRAV.
Levon Kirkland: 1992-2002. Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 2 Pro Bowls. 19.5 Quarterback Sacks, 104 PFRAV.
Clay Matthews: 1978-1996. Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons. 4 Pro Bowls. 16 Interceptions, 69.5 Quarterback Sacks, 137 PFRAV.
Willie McGinest: 1994-2008. New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns. 3 Super Bowls, 2 Pro Bowls. 5 Interceptions, 86 Quarterback Sacks 106 PFRAV.
Karl Mecklenburg: 1983-1994. Denver Broncos. 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls. 5 Interceptions, 79 Quarterback Sacks, 113 PFRAV. Ranked #64 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Sam Mills: 1986-1997. New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 5 Pro Bowls. 11 Interceptions, 20.5 Quarterback Sacks, 126 PFRAV. Ranked #84 on Notinhalloffame.com.
+ Joey Porter: 1999-2011. Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals. 1 Super Bowl, 4 Pro Bowls. 12 Interceptions, 98 Quarterback Sacks, 111 PFRAV. Ranked #96 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Zach Thomas: 1996-2008. 5 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls. 17 Interceptions, 20.5 Quarterback Sacks, 152 PFRAV.
Defensive Backs:
Eric Allen: 1988-2001. Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 6 Pro Bowls 54 Interceptions, 3 Quarterback Sacks, 132 PFRAV. Ranked #45 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Steve Atwater: 1989-1999. Denver Broncos, New York Jets. 2 Super Bowls, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 8 Pro Bowls. 24 Interceptions, 5 Quarterback Sacks, 99 PFRAV. Ranked #17 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Joey Browner: 1983-1992. Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls. 37 Interceptions, 9.5 Quarterback Sacks, 85 PFRAV.
LeRoy Butler: 1990-2001. Green Bay Packers. 1 Super Bowl, 4 First Team All Pro Selections, 4 Pro Bowls. 38 Interceptions, 20.5 Quarterback Sacks, 111 PFRAV. Ranked #83 on Notinhalloffame.com.
+ Brian Dawkins: 1996-2011. Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos. 4 First Team All Pro Selections, 9 Pro Bowls. 37 Interceptions, 26 Quarterback Sacks, 140 PFRAV. Ranked #7 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Rodney Harrison: 1994-2008. San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots. 2 Super Bowls, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 2 Pro Bowls. 34 Interceptions, 30.5 Quarterback Sacks, 92 PFRAV.
Ty Law: 1995-2009. New England Patriots, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos. 3 Super Bowls, 5 Pro Bowls. 53 Interceptions, 5 Quarterback Sacks, 113 PFRAV. Ranked #48 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Albert Lewis: 1983-1998. Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 4 Pro Bowls. 42 Interceptions, 12.5 Quarterback Sacks, 108 PFRAV.
* John Lynch: 1993-2007. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos. 1 Super Bowl, 9 Pro Bowls. 26 Interceptions, 13 Quarterback Sacks, 118 PFRAV. Ranked #42 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Frank Minnifield: 1984-1992. Cleveland Browns. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls. 20 Interceptions, 71 PFRAV.
+ Bob Sanders: 2004-2011. Indianapolis Colts, Dan Diego Chargers. 1 Super Bowl, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 2 Pro Bowls. 6 Interceptions, 34 PFRAV.
Darren Sharper: 1997-2010. Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints 63 Interceptions, 7.5 Quarterback Sacks, 118 PFRAV. 1 Super Bowl, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls. Ranked #79 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Dennis Smith: 1981-1994. Denver Broncos. 6 Pro Bowls. 30 Interceptions, 15 Quarterback Sacks, 98 PFRAV.
Troy Vincent: 1992-2006. Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 5 Pro Bowls. 47 Interceptions, 5.5 Quarterback Sacks, 118 PFRAV.
Everson Walls: 1981-1993. Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns. 1 Super Bowl, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls. 57 Interceptions, 3 Quarterback Sacks, 105 PFRAV.
Darren Woodson: 1992-2003. Dallas Cowboys. 3 Super Bowls, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls. 23 Interceptions, 11 Quarterback Sacks, 96 PFRAV.
Kickers/Punters:
Morten Andersen: 1982-2007. New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 7 Pro Bowls. 565 Field Goals Made, 849 Extra Points Made, 97 PFRAV. Ranked #62 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Gary Anderson: 1982-2004. Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls. 538 Field Goals Made, 820 Extra Points Made, 91 PFRAV.
Sean Landeta: 1985-2005. New York Giants, Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles. 2 Super Bowls, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 2 Pro Bowls. 1,401 Punts, 50 PFRAV.
Nick Lowery: 1978-1994. New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls. 383 Field Goals Made, 562 Extra Points Made, 81 PFRAV.
Special Teams:
Brian Mitchell: 1990-2003. Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants. 1 Super Bowl, 1 Pro Bowl. 4,999 Punt Return Yards, 9 Punt Return Touchdowns, 14,014 Kick Return Yards, 4 Kick Return Touchdowns, 1,967 Rushing Yards, 12 Rushing Touchdowns, 2,336 Receiving Yards, 4 Receiving Touchdowns, 49 PFRAV.
Steve Tasker: 1985-1997. Houston Oilers, Buffalo Bills. 779 Receiving Yards, 9 Receiving Touchdowns, 7 PFRAV. Ranked #86 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Coaches:
Don Coryell: 1973-1986. St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Chargers. 111-83-1 Record, 3-6 Playoff Record.
Bill Cowher: 1992-2006. Pittsburgh Steelers. 161-99-1 Record, 12-9 Playoff Record, 1 Super Bowl.
Tom Flores: 1979-1987, 1992-1994. Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, Seattle Seahawks. 97-87 Record, 8-3 Playoff Record, 2 Super Bowls.
Mike Holmgren: 1992-2008. Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks. 161-111 Record, 13-11 Playoff Record, 1 Super Bowl.
Jimmy Johnson: 1989-1999. Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins. 80-64 Record, 9-4 Playoff Record, 2 Super Bowls.
Chuck Knox: 1973-1994. Los Angels Rams, Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks. 186-147-1 Record, 7-11 Playoff Record.
Buddy Parker: 1949-1964. Chicago Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers. 104-75-9 Record, 3-1 Playoff Record.
Richie Petitbon: 1981-1992. Washington Redskins (Defensive Coordinator)
Dan Reeves: 1981-2003. Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons. 190-165-2 Record. 11-9 Playoff Record.
Clark Shaughnessy: 1948-1949. Los Angeles Rams. 1951-1962. Chicago Bears (Defensive Coordinator)
Dick Vermeil: 1976-1982, 1997-1999, 2001-2005. Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs. 120-109 Record, 6-5 Playoff Record, 1 Super Bowl.
Please note that we do not rank Coaches.
With the large amount of players it is hard to perceive that there are any snubs, which there isn’t.
In November this group of 97 Modern Era Nominees will be reduced to 18. In January of 2017, it will be shrunk to 15. They will join the Senior Finalist and Contributor Finalists and on February 4, the day before the Super Bowl, the respective committees will decide the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
You know we will be paying attention!
Let’s get right to it and take a look at the complete list.
* Denotes Finalist
+ Denotes First Year of Eligibility
Quarterbacks:
Drew Bledsoe: 1993-2006. New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys. 1 Super Bowl, 4 Pro Bowls, 44,611 Passing Yards, 251 TD Passes, 137 PFRAV. Ranked #72 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Randall Cunningham: 1985-2001. Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens. 1 First Team All Pro, 4 Pro Bowls. 29,979 Passing Yards, 207 TD Passes, 134 PFRAV. Ranked #43 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Doug Flutie: 1986-2005. Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers. 1 Pro Bowl. 14,715 Passing Yards, 86 Touchdowns, 58 PFRAV.
+ Donovan McNabb: 1999-2011. Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings. 6 Pro Bowls. 37,276 Passing Yards, 234 Touchdown Passes, 138 PFRAV. Ranked #30 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Steve McNair: 1995-2007. Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens. 1 MVP, 3 Pro Bowls. 31,304 Passing Yards, 174 Touchdown Passes, 126 PFRAV. Ranked #89 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Phil Simms: 1979-1993. New York Giants. 2 Super Bowls, 2 Pro Bowls. 33,462 Passing Yards, 199 Touchdown Passes, 118 PFRAV. Ranked #46 on Notinhalloffame.com.
* Kurt Warner: 1998-2009. St. Louis Rams, New York Giants, Arizona Cardinals. 1 Super Bowl, 2 MVPs, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 4 Pro Bowls. 32,344 Passing Yards, 208 Touchdown Passes, 113 PFRAV. Ranked #22 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Running Backs:
Shaun Alexander: 2000-2008. Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins. 1 MVP, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 3 Pro Bowls. 9,453 Rushing Yards, 100 Rushing Touchdowns, 1,511 Receiving Yards, 12 Receiving Touchdowns, 79 PFRAV.
Ottis Anderson: 1979-1992. St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants. 2 Super Bowls, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 2 Pro Bowls. 10,272 Rushing Touchdowns, 81 Rushing Touchdowns, 3,062 Receiving Yards, 5 Receiving Touchdowns, 98 PFRAV. Ranked #51 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Tiki Barber: 1997-2006. New York Giants. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 3 Pro Bowls. 10,449 Rushing Yards, 55 Rushing Touchdowns, 5,183 Receiving Touchdowns, 12 Receiving Touchdowns, 118 PFRAV. Ranked #77 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Roger Craig: 1983-93. San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Raiders, Minnesota Vikings. 3 Super Bowls, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls. 8,189 Rushing Yards, 56 Rushing Touchdowns, 4,911 Receiving Touchdowns, 17 Receiving Touchdowns, 115 PFRAV. Ranked #11 on Notinhalloffame.com.
* Terrell Davis: 1995-2001. Denver Broncos. 2 Super Bowls, 1 MVP, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls. 7,607 Rushing Yards, 60 Rushing Touchdowns, 1,280 Receiving Yards, Receiving Touchdowns, 78 PFRAV. Ranked #19 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Eddie George: 1996-2004. Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, Dallas Cowboys. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls. 10,441 Rushing Yards, 68 Rushing Touchdowns, 2,227 Receiving Yards, 10 Receiving Touchdowns, 91 PFRAV.
* Edgerrin James: 1999-2009. Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls. 12,246 Rushing Yards, 80 Rushing Touchdowns, 3,364 Receiving Yards, 11 Receiving Touchdowns, 136 PFRAV. Ranked #14 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Eric Metcalf: 1989-2002. Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls. 2,392 Rushing Yards, 12 Rushing Touchdowns, 5,572 Receiving Yards, 3 Receiving Touchdowns, 3,453 Punt Return Yards, 10 Punt Return Touchdowns, 5,813 Kick Returns Yards, 2 Kick Return Touchdowns, 77 PFRAV.
+ LaDainian Tomlinson: 2001-2011. San Diego Chargers, New York Jets. 1 MVP, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls. 13,684 Rushing Yards, 145 Rushing Touchdowns, 4,772 Rushing Yards, 17 Rushing Touchdowns, 157 PFRAV. Ranked #2 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Herschel Walker: 1986-1997. Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants. 2 Pro Bowls. 8,225 Rushing Yards, 61 Rushing Touchdowns, 4,859 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving Touchdowns, 5,084 Kick Return Yards, 2 Kick Return Touchdowns, 98 PFRAV. Ranked #36 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Ricky Watters: 1992-2001. San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks. 1 Super Bowl, 5 Pro Bowls. 10,643 Rushing Yards, 68 Rushing Touchdowns, 4,248 Receiving Yards, 13 Receiving Touchdowns, 125 PFRAV. Ranked #38 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Fullbacks:
Larry Centers: 1990-2003. Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots. 1 Super Bowl, 3 Pro Bowls. 2,188 Rushing Touchdowns, 14 Rushing Touchdowns, 6,797 Receiving Yards, 28 Receiving Touchdowns, 67 PFRAV.
Daryl Johnston: 1989-1999. Dallas Cowboys. 3 Super Bowls, 2 Pro Bowls. 2,227 Rushing Yards, 14 Rushing Touchdowns, 753 Receiving Yards, 8 Receiving Touchdowns, 30 PFRAV.
Wide Receivers:
Isaac Bruce: 1994-2009. Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, San Francisco 49ers. 1 Super Bowl, 4 Pro Bowls. 15,208 Receiving Yards, 91 Receiving Touchdowns, 137 PFRAV. Ranked #24 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Henry Ellard: 1983-1998. Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins, New England Patriots. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls. 13,777 Receiving Yards, 65 Receiving Touchdowns, 1,527 Punt Return Yards, 4 Punt Return Touchdowns, 364 Kick Return Yards, 133 PFRAV. Ranked #91 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Torry Holt: 1999-2009. St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars. 1 Super Bowl, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 7 Pro Bowls. 13,382 Receiving Yards, 74 Receiving Touchdowns, 123 PFRAV. Ranked #8 on Notinhalloffame.com.
+ Chad Johnson: 2001-2011. Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls. 11,059 Receiving Yards, 67 Receiving Touchdowns, 104 PFRAV. Ranked #26 on Notinhalloffame.com.
+ Derrick Mason: 1997-2011. Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 2 Pro Bowls. 12,061 Receiving Yards, 66 Receiving Touchdowns, 1,590 Punt Return Yards, 2 Punt Return Touchdowns, 3,496 Kick Return Yards, 1 Kick Return Touchdown, 114 PFRAV. Ranked #59 on Notinhalloffame.com.
* Terrell Owens: 1996-2010. San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals. 4 First Team All Pro Selection, 6 Pro Bowls. 15,934 Receiving Yards, 153 Receiving Touchdowns, 165 PFRAV. Ranked #6 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Sterling Sharpe: 1988-1994. Green Bay Packers. 3 First Team All Pro Selection, 5 Pro Bowls. 8,134 Receiving Yards, 65 Receiving Touchdowns, 78 PFRAV. Ranked #47 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Jimmy Smith: 1992-2005. Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars. 5 Pro Bowls. 12,287 Receiving Yards, 67 Receiving Touchdowns, 135 PFRAV. Ranked #99 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Rod Smith: 1995-2006. Denver Broncos. 3 Pro Bowls. 11,389 Receiving Yards, 68 Receiving Touchdowns, 125 PFRAV. Ranked #60 on Notinhalloffame.com.
+ Hines Ward: 1998- 2011. Pittsburgh Steelers. 2 Super Bowls, 4 Pro Bowls. 12,083 Receiving Yards, 85 Receiving Touchdowns, 118 PFRAV. Ranked #21 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Tight Ends:
Mark Bavaro: 1985-1994. New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles. 2 Super Bowls, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 2 Pro Bowls. 4,733 Receiving Yards, 39 Receiving Touchdowns, 45 PFRAV.
Offensive Lineman:
Tony Boselli: 1995-2001. Jacksonville Jaguars. 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls. 70 PFRAV.
Ray Donaldson: 1980-1996. Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys. 1 Super Bowl, 6 Pro Bowls. 113 PFRAV.
* Alan Faneca: 1998-2010. Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals. 1 Super Bowl, 6 First Team All Pro Selections, 9 Pro Bowls. 148 PFRAV. Ranked #4 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Jay Hilgenberg: 1981-1993. Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints. 1 Super Bowl, 7 Pro Bowls. 105 PFRAV. Ranked #73 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Chris Hinton: 1983-1995. Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 7 Pro Bowls. 101 PFRAV. Ranked #65 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Kent Hull: 1986-1996. Buffalo Bills. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls. 107 PFRAV.
* Joe Jacoby: 1981-1993. Washington Redskins. 3 Super Bowls, 2 First Team, All Pro Selections, 4 Pro Bowls. 103 PFRAV. Ranked #56 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Mike Kenn: 1978-1994. Atlanta Falcons. 2 First Team All Pro Selections. 5 Pro Bowls. 138 PFRAV. Ranked #100 on Notinhalloffame.com.
+ Olin Kreutz: 1998-2011. Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints. 1 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls, 96 PFRAV. Ranked #69 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Jim Lachey: 1985-1995. San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles Raiders, Washington Redskins, 1 Super Bowl, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls. 92 PFRAV.
Kevin Mawae: 1994-2009. Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans. 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 8 Pro Bowls. 154 PFRAV. Ranked #18 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Tom Nalen: 1994-2007. Denver Broncos. 2 Super Bowls, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls. 131 PFRAV.
Nate Newton: 1986-1999. Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers. 3 Super Bowls, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls. 105 PFRAV.
Steve Wisniewski: 1989-2001. Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 8 Pro Bowls. 140 PFRAV. Ranked #29 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Defensive Lineman:
Leslie O’Neal: 1986-1999. San Diego Chargers, St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs. 6 Pro Bowls. 3 Interceptions, 132.5 Quarterback Sacks, 115 PFRAV.
Simeon Rice: 1996-2007. Arizona Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts. 1 Super Bowl, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 3 Pro Bowls. 5 Interceptions, 122 Quarterback Sacks, 106 PFRAV.
Fred Smerlas: 1979-1992. Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 5 Pro Bowls. 2 Interceptions, 18.5 Quarterback Sacks, 101 PFRAV.
+ Jason Taylor: 1997-2011. Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins, New York Jets. 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls. 8 Interceptions, 139.5 Quarterback Sacks, 160 PFRAV. Ranked #10 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Bryant Young: 1994-2007. San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns. 1 Super Bowl, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls. 3 Interceptions, 89.5 Quarterback Sacks, 118 PFRAV.
Linebackers:
Carl Banks: 1984-1995 New York Giants. 2 Super Bowls, 1 Pro Bowl. 39.5 Quarterback Sacks, 83 PFRAV.
Cornelius Bennett: 1987-2000. Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts. 7 Interceptions, 71.5 Quarterback Sacks, 121 PFRAV.
Tedy Bruschi: 1996 -2008. New England Patriots. 3 Super Bowls, 1 Pro Bowl. 12 Interceptions, 30.5 Quarterback Sacks, 89 PFRAV.
Seth Joyner: 1986-1998. Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos. 1 Super Bowl, 3 Pro Bowls. 24 Interceptions, 52 Quarterback Sacks, 108 PFRAV.
Levon Kirkland: 1992-2002. Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 2 Pro Bowls. 19.5 Quarterback Sacks, 104 PFRAV.
Clay Matthews: 1978-1996. Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons. 4 Pro Bowls. 16 Interceptions, 69.5 Quarterback Sacks, 137 PFRAV.
Willie McGinest: 1994-2008. New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns. 3 Super Bowls, 2 Pro Bowls. 5 Interceptions, 86 Quarterback Sacks 106 PFRAV.
Karl Mecklenburg: 1983-1994. Denver Broncos. 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls. 5 Interceptions, 79 Quarterback Sacks, 113 PFRAV. Ranked #64 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Sam Mills: 1986-1997. New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 5 Pro Bowls. 11 Interceptions, 20.5 Quarterback Sacks, 126 PFRAV. Ranked #84 on Notinhalloffame.com.
+ Joey Porter: 1999-2011. Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals. 1 Super Bowl, 4 Pro Bowls. 12 Interceptions, 98 Quarterback Sacks, 111 PFRAV. Ranked #96 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Zach Thomas: 1996-2008. 5 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls. 17 Interceptions, 20.5 Quarterback Sacks, 152 PFRAV.
Defensive Backs:
Eric Allen: 1988-2001. Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 6 Pro Bowls 54 Interceptions, 3 Quarterback Sacks, 132 PFRAV. Ranked #45 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Steve Atwater: 1989-1999. Denver Broncos, New York Jets. 2 Super Bowls, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 8 Pro Bowls. 24 Interceptions, 5 Quarterback Sacks, 99 PFRAV. Ranked #17 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Joey Browner: 1983-1992. Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls. 37 Interceptions, 9.5 Quarterback Sacks, 85 PFRAV.
LeRoy Butler: 1990-2001. Green Bay Packers. 1 Super Bowl, 4 First Team All Pro Selections, 4 Pro Bowls. 38 Interceptions, 20.5 Quarterback Sacks, 111 PFRAV. Ranked #83 on Notinhalloffame.com.
+ Brian Dawkins: 1996-2011. Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos. 4 First Team All Pro Selections, 9 Pro Bowls. 37 Interceptions, 26 Quarterback Sacks, 140 PFRAV. Ranked #7 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Rodney Harrison: 1994-2008. San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots. 2 Super Bowls, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 2 Pro Bowls. 34 Interceptions, 30.5 Quarterback Sacks, 92 PFRAV.
Ty Law: 1995-2009. New England Patriots, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos. 3 Super Bowls, 5 Pro Bowls. 53 Interceptions, 5 Quarterback Sacks, 113 PFRAV. Ranked #48 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Albert Lewis: 1983-1998. Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 4 Pro Bowls. 42 Interceptions, 12.5 Quarterback Sacks, 108 PFRAV.
* John Lynch: 1993-2007. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos. 1 Super Bowl, 9 Pro Bowls. 26 Interceptions, 13 Quarterback Sacks, 118 PFRAV. Ranked #42 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Frank Minnifield: 1984-1992. Cleveland Browns. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls. 20 Interceptions, 71 PFRAV.
+ Bob Sanders: 2004-2011. Indianapolis Colts, Dan Diego Chargers. 1 Super Bowl, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 2 Pro Bowls. 6 Interceptions, 34 PFRAV.
Darren Sharper: 1997-2010. Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints 63 Interceptions, 7.5 Quarterback Sacks, 118 PFRAV. 1 Super Bowl, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls. Ranked #79 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Dennis Smith: 1981-1994. Denver Broncos. 6 Pro Bowls. 30 Interceptions, 15 Quarterback Sacks, 98 PFRAV.
Troy Vincent: 1992-2006. Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 5 Pro Bowls. 47 Interceptions, 5.5 Quarterback Sacks, 118 PFRAV.
Everson Walls: 1981-1993. Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns. 1 Super Bowl, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls. 57 Interceptions, 3 Quarterback Sacks, 105 PFRAV.
Darren Woodson: 1992-2003. Dallas Cowboys. 3 Super Bowls, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls. 23 Interceptions, 11 Quarterback Sacks, 96 PFRAV.
Kickers/Punters:
Morten Andersen: 1982-2007. New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 7 Pro Bowls. 565 Field Goals Made, 849 Extra Points Made, 97 PFRAV. Ranked #62 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Gary Anderson: 1982-2004. Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls. 538 Field Goals Made, 820 Extra Points Made, 91 PFRAV.
Sean Landeta: 1985-2005. New York Giants, Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles. 2 Super Bowls, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 2 Pro Bowls. 1,401 Punts, 50 PFRAV.
Nick Lowery: 1978-1994. New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets. 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls. 383 Field Goals Made, 562 Extra Points Made, 81 PFRAV.
Special Teams:
Brian Mitchell: 1990-2003. Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants. 1 Super Bowl, 1 Pro Bowl. 4,999 Punt Return Yards, 9 Punt Return Touchdowns, 14,014 Kick Return Yards, 4 Kick Return Touchdowns, 1,967 Rushing Yards, 12 Rushing Touchdowns, 2,336 Receiving Yards, 4 Receiving Touchdowns, 49 PFRAV.
Steve Tasker: 1985-1997. Houston Oilers, Buffalo Bills. 779 Receiving Yards, 9 Receiving Touchdowns, 7 PFRAV. Ranked #86 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Coaches:
Don Coryell: 1973-1986. St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Chargers. 111-83-1 Record, 3-6 Playoff Record.
Bill Cowher: 1992-2006. Pittsburgh Steelers. 161-99-1 Record, 12-9 Playoff Record, 1 Super Bowl.
Tom Flores: 1979-1987, 1992-1994. Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, Seattle Seahawks. 97-87 Record, 8-3 Playoff Record, 2 Super Bowls.
Mike Holmgren: 1992-2008. Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks. 161-111 Record, 13-11 Playoff Record, 1 Super Bowl.
Jimmy Johnson: 1989-1999. Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins. 80-64 Record, 9-4 Playoff Record, 2 Super Bowls.
Chuck Knox: 1973-1994. Los Angels Rams, Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks. 186-147-1 Record, 7-11 Playoff Record.
Buddy Parker: 1949-1964. Chicago Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers. 104-75-9 Record, 3-1 Playoff Record.
Richie Petitbon: 1981-1992. Washington Redskins (Defensive Coordinator)
Dan Reeves: 1981-2003. Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons. 190-165-2 Record. 11-9 Playoff Record.
Clark Shaughnessy: 1948-1949. Los Angeles Rams. 1951-1962. Chicago Bears (Defensive Coordinator)
Dick Vermeil: 1976-1982, 1997-1999, 2001-2005. Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs. 120-109 Record, 6-5 Playoff Record, 1 Super Bowl.
Please note that we do not rank Coaches.
With the large amount of players it is hard to perceive that there are any snubs, which there isn’t.
In November this group of 97 Modern Era Nominees will be reduced to 18. In January of 2017, it will be shrunk to 15. They will join the Senior Finalist and Contributor Finalists and on February 4, the day before the Super Bowl, the respective committees will decide the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
You know we will be paying attention!
Meet Haley Reagan, our new spokes model!
Sep 11, 2016
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Every great website needs an identity, and we here at Notinhalloffame.com and The Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame decided to go one step further.
We have found ourselves a spokes model, and just in time, as we will be unveiling the Finals for the 2016 FAHOF Class.
Out of Wilmington, North Carolina, we would like to present to you Haley Reagan, an avid sports and pop culture buff who knows how to grill a perfect t-bone and pair it with just the right beer…but enough from us.
Let’s let Haley tell you about herself!
I grew up in Wisconsin. I think that despite what people think about the Midwest, or WI in particular, it’s the best place to be from. I once read this thing on Facebook that said Wisconsin girls are the ones you take home to meet your mom, but can out-drink your dad, which couldn’t be more true.
A large influence in my life was my brother, Mason, who served as a U.S. Marine. He and his best friends taught me pretty much everything I needed to know about growing up. Things like how to throw a punch and shotgun a beer, but also what friendship means, and the fine line between right and wrong. This is starting to sound like a country song… I sincerely apologize.
They also sparked my love for sports; I was the water girl for their football team growing up and loved every minute of it. The worst part was I wanted to get out there and play but my mom wouldn’t let me. I’ll never let her live that down!
Sports are a big part of my life. I look forward to different parts of the year based on seasons and play-offs. Life is just really complicated sometimes, and sports aren’t that bad. There are rules and guidelines, but for the most part it’s just up to who played better that day. Nice and simple. Plus, you can always disappear from reality for a bit watching Aaron Rodgers throw a hail-mary, or Cam Newton run in a touchdown. It’s constant, and sometimes that’s nice.
We asked Haley very pertinent questions revolving around the world of sports, fictional sports and what is the perfect beer pairing.
What is your favorite sports movie and why?
Well, this is easy. I grew up watching The Replacements with my brother almost every day. I loved it because of the same reason most guys do –
Annabell. She wasn’t just super hot, but she knew football & was a daddy’s girl, I really identified with her. And of course I love it because of Falco. Everybody loves an underdog, and he epitomizes that role. His character represented an all-out good guy, and great football player. And he wins! He gets the girl and wins the game… what more can you ask for?
What is your ideal sporting event to attend live?
A GB Packers vs. Carolina Panthers game. I was born in GB but have been living in the Carolinas for almost 5 years. It’s sort of like the Packers are my main squeeze but the Panthers are my side chick I can’t break it off with. I just have a soft spot for them. Ultimately I would wish for a Packer win though, if I had to choose.
Who is your favorite sports team in each major sport?
I like to keep it local. Green Bay Packers for football, All of my aunts, uncles, and cousins still live there and it’s a huge part of my family and who I am.
Baseball it’s the Brewers, because, well, have you ever tailgated at a Brewer’s game before? Yeah, shit gets wild. I know that is a bad reason…But they are the only baseball team I’ve really been able to watch. You don’t really have to expect a whole lot from them but a good time.
As far as basketball, let me premise this by saying I have really strong feelings about basketball. I get really angry watching it, but that is because I’m used to contact sports where people can handle a nudge or a shove, and it makes me CRAZY that basketball players fly back and throw their hands up every time someone looks their way. Anyway, I really have enjoyed watching the Golden State Warriors and seeing Steph Curry do his thing. I think he’s awesome for the game, and I’m all about heart – which that guy definitely has.
Hockey, now this is going to seem like it’s coming from left-field but the Philadelphia Flyers. I’ve had a chance to go to plenty of their games, and I love the atmosphere. Part of what I love about a team is their fanbase…
I get real deep and ask myself, what do I want to be a part of?
For Hockey, it’s the Flyers. If you really look into their history of being the most badass bunch of dudes in the NHL, it’s both interesting and exciting to me.
This season, a bit of a letdown, but the best part about sports is there’s always next season.
Golf is an easy one. Rory McIlroy. I just love the guy. I think he’s got so much talent, and such a way about him. He has the ability to conquer the game better than anyone because he’s got control of his thoughts (for the most part). That’s the secret after all, it’s a head game.
It has to be asked. What is the best beer to watch sports with?
Why thank you for asking. If I’m back home in WI, it’s Spotted Cow from New Glarus Brewing Co. (I’ll be expecting my free case, thank you!). But, since moving to the Carolinas I’ve taken on another favorite, Yuengling. For those of you who aren’t familiar, it’s not a Chinese beer. I only say that because I actually went to a bar the few first months I was down here and asked for “That Chinese beer” and got a look like I had seven heads. Hey, not every moment is a proud one. But yeah, Yuengling is a great game-day beer without question.