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The #75 of Mean Joe Greene retired tonight

Nov 02, 2014

When you think of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the National Football League franchise with the most Super Bowl Championships, you would almost automatically think that they would have the most, or close to the most retired numbers in the NFL. The reality is that they are not even close.

Prior to this weekend, the only number retired was the number 70 of Ernie Stautner, which took place in 1964. This was not to say that the Steelers did not take care of their past stars, and they removed multiple numbers from their circulation, but this Sunday marks the first time that the organization has officially retired a number in fifty years. That man is “Mean” Joe Greene.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and their “Steel Curtain” Defense would win four Super Bowls in the 1970’s. The team was loaded with future Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees; Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, Lynn Swann to name a few, but it was their defensive leader who would emerge as the most popular and aptly named.

“Mean” Joe Greene arrived in Pittsburgh as the fourth overall pick in the 1969 out of the University of North Texas. Greene did not disappoint, earning Rookie of the Year honors and earning the first of what would be eleven Pro Bowl appearances. Greene, however entered a culture of losing as the Steelers as Pittsburgh in the 1960’s were not very good which frustrated the young Defensive Tackle, though he would not have to remain upset for long.

Greene would become the cornerstone of the “Steel Curtain” and on their way to winning four Super Bowls, Greene would be named the AP Defensive Player of the Year twice (1972 & 1974), earn five First Team All Pro honors, and would be named to the NFL 75th Anniversary Team and the 1970’s All Decade Team. He would retire in 1981, and enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first year of eligibility.

It is unknown whether the Steelers intend to revisit their uncirculated numbers and retire them officially in the future.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate the legendary “Mean” Joe Greene and will be watching his number 75 honored tonight!

The 2016 Football Futures are now up!

Nov 01, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

We told all of you that we here at Notinhalloffame.com would be uploading futures to the Football section, the same way we have done in Baseball, Basketball, Hockey and the WWE. The first three have been updated this past month, and we are pleased to announce that we finally have a section for future players eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The players chosen for your consideration are those who have at least made one Pro Bowl or received one All Pro Selection.

The following are former NFL players who will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.

P;Alan Faneca: Super Bowl Champion XL with Pittsburgh, 2 Time NFL Alumni Offensive Linemen of the Year, 6 First Team All Pro Selections, 9 Pro Bowls. Steelers 1998-2007, Jets 2008-09 & Cardinals 2010.

Alge Crumpler: 4 Pro Bowls, 4,743 Receiving Yards, 39 Touchdowns. Falcons 2001-07, Jets 2008-09 & Patriots 2010.

Brett Favre: Super Bowl Champion XXXI with Green Bay, 3 Time AP MVP, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 11 Pro Bowls. 71,838 Passing Yards, 508 Passing Tounchdowns. Falcons 1991, Packers 1992-2007, Jets 2008 & Vikings 2009-10.

Clinton Portis: 2 Pro Bowls. 9,923 Rushing Yards, 2,018 Receiving Yards, 80 Touchdowns. Broncos 2002-03 & Redskins 2004-10

Darren Sharper: Super Bowl Champion XLIV with New Orleans, 2 Time First Team All Pro Selection, 5 Pro Bowls, 63 Interceptions, 1,412 Interception Return Yards, 11 Interception Return Touchdowns. Packers 1997-2004, Vikings 2005-08 & Saints 2009-10.

Julian Peterson: 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 5 Pro Bowls, 50.5 Quarterback Sacks. 49ers 2000-05, Seahawks 2006-08 & Lions 2009-10.

Kris Jenkins: 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 4 Pro Bowls, 24 Quarterback Sacks. Panthers 2001-07 & Jets 2008-10.

Lawyer Milloy: Super Bowl Champion XXXVI with New England, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls, 21 Quarterback Sacks, 25 Interceptions. Patriots 1996-2002, Bills 2003-05, Falcons 2006-08 & Seahawks 2009-10.

Roy Williams: 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 5 Pro Bowls, 20 Interceptions. Cowboys 2002-08 & Bengals 2009-10.

Terrell Owens: 5 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls, 15,934 Receiving Yards, 251 Rushing Yards, 156 Touchdowns. 49ers 1996-2003, Eagles 2004-05, Cowboys 2006-08, Bills 2009 & Bengals 2010.

Tony Richardson: 3 Pro Bowls, 1,727 Rushing Yards, 1,543 Receiving Yards, 24 Touchdowns. Chiefs 1995-2005, Vikings 2006-07 & Jets 2008-10.

Trevor Pryce: Super Bowl Champion XXXII & XXXIII with Denver, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls, 91 Quarterback Sacks. Broncos 1997-2005, Ravens 2006-10 & Jets 2010.

Gang, you know what we want you all to do! Click here to go to the 2016 Football Futures and cast your vote and let us know your thoughts.

Always remember that your opinion matters here and your comment and votes affect future rankings.

Thank you as always!

RIP: Bob Geigel

Oct 31, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

It was announced yesterday that former wrestler and promoter, Bob Geigel passed away due to Alzheimer’s Disease. He was 90 years old.

Geigel attended the University serving his country in World War II. A natural athlete, Geigel excelled in amateur wrestling, so much so that he placed third in the NCAA National Championship. His size and acumen made him a natural to join the professional ranks and before long he was competing in Missouri and Amarillo.

It was in Kansas City, where Geigel would call home and have his greatest success. He would win numerous NWA championships, but the bulk of them were in the Central States territory where he would become a known headliner.

In 1963, Geigel would buy the Central States area and would shortly after earn a spot on the NWA Board of Directors. Geigel would wrestle well in the 1970’s, but in 1978 he ascended to the Presidency of the National Wrestling Alliance and served until 1980. Along with Harley Race, a man he supported strongly to be the NWA World Heavyweight Champion, Geigel would purchase St. Louis Wrestling from Sam Muchnick, one of the strongest regional promotions in the NWA. Geigel would again become the President of the NWA serving a second and third term from 1982 and 1987.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Bob Geigel.

Kevin Youkilis Retires

Oct 31, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

Kevin Youkilis announced today that he is retiring today after a career that saw him win two World Series Rings with the Boston Red Sox.

Dubbed “the Greek God of Walks” from the best seller, Moneyball, Youkilis would become one of the more unique players in the game, and amongst Boston Red Sox fans, one of the most popular. Youkilis, who looked anything but an athlete, and had a strange batting stance, was known for his grittiness and intense desire to win, very much epitomizing the Red Sox Championship teams of 2004 and 2007 that he was on.

Drafted by the Red Sox in 2001, Youkilis first played for the big club in the 2004 World Series Championship team in a reserve role, and would emerge as the starting First Basemen in 2006. “Youk” would have three seasons batting over .300, two with an On Base Percentage over .400 and would be chosen for the American League All Star Team three times. 2008 would be his best statistical season, where he finished third in MVP voting and had career highs in Home Runs (29) and Runs Batted In (115) and the following season he finished sixth, sporting a career high bWAR (6.6) and On Base Percentage (.413). That year he was named the American League Hank Aaron Award winner, which is given to the best hitter in each league.

In 2012, Youkilis was traded to the Chicago White Sox, soon after unpopular Manager Bobby Valentine, questioned the desire of the popular Infielder. By this time however, injuries caught up to Youkilis who would have an uneventful half season in Chicago, another season with the Yankees, and his final one this year playing in Japan with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, where injuries only allowed him to play in 21 Games.

Over his career, Youkilis would have a Slash Line of .281/.382/.478 with 1,053 Hits, 150 Home Runs and a bWAR of32.7 over ten seasons in the Majors. These are not numbers that would put him in the Baseball Hall of Fame, however the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame seems like a foregone conclusion, and we expect to be writing about his admission once eligible.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to thank Kevin Youkilis for his fine career, and for the chants of “Youk” that he inspired at Fenway for years.