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Basketball Futures are updated up to 2019

Oct 30, 2014

We thank all of you for your patience here at Notinhalloffame.com. At long last, we have updated our Basketball Future section, which is reflected by the changes that you will see below.

Theo Ratliff, added to the 2017 section. Ratliff is a one time All Star and two time Second Team All Defensive Selection.

Baron Davis, added to the 2018 section. Davis is a two time All Star and a one time Third Team All NBA Selection.

Jamaal Magloire added to the 2018 section. Magloire is a one time All Star.

Michael Redd added to the 2018 section. Redd is a one time All Star and a one time Third Team All NBA Selection

Mike Bibby added to the 2018 section. Bibby was a part of the Sacramento Kings powerhouse in the early 2000’s.

Corey Maggette added to the 2019 section. Maggette is a one time Free Throw leader in the NBA.

Grant Hill added to the 2019 section. Hill is a former Rookie of the Year, one time First Team NBA All Star, four time Second Team All Star and seven time All Star.

Jason Kidd added to the 2019 section. Kidd was the 1994/95 Rookie of the Year, five time First Team All NBA Selection, one time Second Team All NBA Selection, four time First Team NBA Defensive Selection, five time Second Team Defensive Selection and member of the of the 2011 NBA Champions with the Dallas Mavericks.

Jerry Stackhouse added to the 2019 section. Stackhouse is a former two time All Star.

Lamar Odom added to the 2019 section. Odom is a former two time NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers and a former Sixth Man of the Year.

Marcus Camby added to the 2019 section. Camby is a former Defensive Player of the Year and two time First Team All Defensive Player.

Richard Hamilton added to the 2019 section. Hamilton was a member of the 2004 Detroit Pistons Championship team and a three time All Star.

They will join the following players whose voting and commenting options are already up:

Allen Iverson (2016)

Michael Finlay (2016)

Antonio McDyess (2017)

Peja Stojakovic (2017)

Shaquille O’Neal (2017)

Yao Ming (2017)

Zydrunas Ilgauskas (2017)

Antoine Walker (2018)

Ben Wallace (2018)

Brad Miller (2018)

Gilbert Arenas (2018)

Mehmet Okur (2018)

You can go to the Basketball Futures section here.

You know what we want you to do! Take a look at these entries and cast your vote and give us your opinion!

RRHOF opens Paul Simon exhibit

Oct 30, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

We have been reporting often about the Country Music Hall of Fame, and their constant new exhibits that they have been implementing. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has not been ushering in new exhibits nearly as often, but when they do, you know it will be big.

It was announced that the Rock Hall an exhibit to two time inductee, Paul Simon, who entered as a solo act in 2006 after enter as a duo with Simon & Garfunkel in 1990.

Amongst the artifacts that will be on display is Simon’s first acoustic guitar, a letter from Simon to Garfunkel from summer camp, handwritten lyrics for “The Boxer” and the original recording contract for Simon & Garfunkel. It also features a first person narrative from Simon, which to date had never been done in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame before.

“Paul Simon: Words & Music” will be opening on Thursday.

RIP: Gordy Soltau

Oct 29, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

It was announced yesterday that Gordy Soltau, a member of the San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame passed away yesterday at the age of 89 of natural causes.

Soltau, a long time resident of the Bay Area, played his entire pro career with the 49ers (1950-58), playing at both the Wide Receiver and Place Kicker position. A three time Pro Bowl Selection, Soltau’s best season was in 1951, where he finished second in both Receptions and Receiving Yards and when he retired, he was the all time leading scorer for San Francisco.

In his career, Soltau would catch 249 passes for 3,487 Yards and 25 Touchdowns and holds the distinction of being one of three players that have 25 Touchdowns and 70 Field Goals.

After his career was over, Gordy Soltau would work towards establishing benefits for the players and would often be seen doing work for the 49ers in ambassadorial capacity. He was inducted into the 49ers Hall of Fame in 2012.

We would like to extend our condolences to friends and family of Gorsy Soltau at this time.

Champ Bailey Retires

Oct 29, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

It was announced today that Cornerback, Champ Bailey has decided to officially retire from Professional Football. Bailey, who was cut by the New Orleans Saints in the pre-season, has decided not to continue, although he did receive feelers from a few NFL teams.

Bailey was a standout at the University at Georgia, where he was a consensus All American in 1998 and the winner of the Bronco Nagurski Award as the Nations top Defensive Player. Bailey would also contribute on Special Teams and occasionally on Offence where he had five Touchdowns.

In the 1999 NFL Draft, Bailey was chosen in the First Round (the seventh pick overall) by the Washington Redskins and immediately was inserted as the starter at Left Cornerback. He was not just a starter, but was a great compliment to veterans Deion Sanders and Darrell Green, who helped mentor the young Georgian.

In the next three seasons, Bailey would move up to Pro Bowl Level, earning the forst three of what would be a record twelve appearances to Hawaii as a Cornerback. However, his time in Washington would end after only four seasons.

With his contract up, the Redskins intended to put the franchise tag on Bailey, which caused Bailey threaten to holdout. Washington surprisingly sought out trade options and worked with the Cornerback to move him out. He landed in Denver in a trade where along with a second round pick, he was swapped for Running Back Clinton Portis. Bailey, who was already considered one of the top Corners in the NFL, moved to an elite level in the Mie High City.

In his first three seasons with the Broncos, Champ Bailey was named a First Team All Pro and statistically in 2006 he would lead the NFL in Interceptions and Interception Return Yards. Bailey would cause opposing Quarterbacks for years to avoid him, and he has the distinction of being one of the few regular starting Cornerbacks to go an entire season without allowing a Touchdown in multiple seasons.

For his efforts, Bailey was named a member of the NFL 2000’s All Decade Team, a two time NFL Alumni Defensive Back of the Year and was clearly one of the best players to ever the play the position during his era.

The last professional game that he suited up for was with the Denver Broncos in last year’s devastating Super Bowl loss against the Seattle Seahawks. Due to salary cap restrictions, Bailey was cut by Seattle and signed in the off season with the Saints, though failed to make the regular season roster.

Overall, Champ Bailey retires with 51 Interceptions and 812 Solo Tackles. It is widely expected that he has done more than enough to be considered a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, and barring a return to the sport he will be eligible in 2019.

Thanks Champ for the memories, and we will see you on our list soon, and in Canton shortly there after!