Committee Chairman
Goran Dragic Retires
A significant retirement took place as Goran Dragic has announced his retirement from Basketball.
From Slovenia, Dragic had a solid career on both sides of the Atlantic, beginning his career with Slovan of the Slovenian League in 2004. After two seasons, he played for Murcia of the Spanish League for a season, before returning to Slovenia, this time for KK Olimpija, where he led them to a League Championship, League Cup and Supercup win. His work in Europe gained attention from the NBA, and was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the Second Round in 2008.
Dragic joined the Suns, playing there for two-and-a-half seasons before he was traded to the Houston Rockets, but after a full year there, he signed back with the Suns, where he became a starter at Guard. His NBA game went to the next level in 2013/14, where he had his first 20-plus PPG year and won the Most Improved Player of the Year.
In 2015, Dragic was traded to Miami where he had his second 20-plus scoring year (2016-17) and was named to the All-Star Team in 2018. He closed his NBA career with brief stops in Toronto, Brooklyn, Chicago and Milwaukee, and overall played 946 games with 12,568 Points.
Internationally, Dragic led Slovenia often, and led them to a Gold Medal in the 2017 FIBA EuroBasket, where he was the tournament MVP.
He will be eligible for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2027, and his best path of entry is through the International Category, though there will be stiff competition.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to wish Goran Dragic the best in his post-playing career.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project: 1954 PRELIMINARY VOTE
1954 PRELIMINARY RESULTS:
Thank you for all of you who have participated in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project, and if you are unaware of what that is, simply, we acted as if the PFHOF had their first class in January of 1946?
We have completed the first two years, where a Preliminary, Semi-Final and Final vote for the 1946 Class, which inducted two full classes
For “1954” a Preliminary Vote with over 130 players whose playing career ended by 1948. We are also following the structure in that players have 20 years of eligibility, and if they do not make it into the Hall, they are relegated to the Senior Pool.
Each voter was asked to select 25 names from the preliminary list, with the top 25 vote getters named as Semi-Finalists.
A week later, the voters will be asked to pick 15 names from the 25 Semi-Finalists, and next after, they will pick five from the remaining 15. We will continue this process weekly until we catch up to the current year.
Please note that a significant change took place, allowing for voters to submit less than the allotted spots. A glitch did not allow for that to occur in Coaches/Contributors. That will be rectified in the future.
30 Votes took place
This is for the “Modern Era”
Bold indicates they advanced to the Semi-Finals:
|
Player |
Year of Eligibility |
Vote Total |
|
Bruiser Kinard T |
2 |
24 |
|
Ace Parker TB-DB-QB |
3 |
23 |
|
Red Badgro E-DE |
13 |
22 |
|
Cecil Isbell TB-HB |
7 |
22 |
|
Tony Latone B |
19 |
19 |
|
Steve Owen T-G |
16 |
19 |
|
Beattie Feathers HB-WB |
9 |
19 |
|
Joey Sternaman QB-BB |
19 |
18 |
|
Gus Sonnenberg T-FB-TB |
19 |
18 |
|
Al Nesser G-E-C |
18 |
17 |
|
Wayne Millner E-DE |
4 |
16 |
|
Bill Osmanski FB |
2 |
15 |
|
Marshall Goldberg FB |
1 |
15 |
|
Kenny Washington |
1 |
15 |
|
George Christensen T-G |
11 |
14 |
|
Whizzer White TB-HB |
8 |
13 |
|
Buckets Goldenberg G-BB |
4 |
13 |
|
Ward Cuff WB-QB-HB |
2 |
13 |
|
Charley Brock C-HB |
2 |
12 |
|
George Wilson E |
3 |
11 |
|
Wildcat Wilson TB |
20 |
10 |
|
Glenn Presnell T-B |
13 |
10 |
|
Jim Benton E |
2 |
9 |
|
Frank Cope T |
2 |
8 |
|
Jug Earp C-T-G |
17 |
7 |
|
Riley Matheson G |
1 |
6 |
|
Two-Bits Honan B |
19 |
5 |
|
Doc Elliott B |
18 |
5 |
|
Lee Artoe T |
1 |
5 |
|
Red Dunn BB-TB |
18 |
4 |
|
George Svendesn C |
8 |
4 |
|
Pug Manders HB-TB |
2 |
4 |
|
Roy Zimmerman QB-WB |
1 |
4 |
|
Tillie Voss E-T |
20 |
3 |
|
Hap Moran B |
16 |
3 |
|
Bill Owen T-G |
13 |
3 |
|
Swede Hanson B |
11 |
3 |
|
Ace Gutkowski FB-TB |
10 |
3 |
|
Jack Manders |
9 |
3 |
|
Bernie Masterson QB |
9 |
3 |
|
Gaynell Tinsley E |
9 |
3 |
|
Russ Letlow G-T |
3 |
3 |
|
Harry Clarke HB-DB |
1 |
3 |
|
Baby Ray T |
1 |
3 |
|
Len Younce G-LB |
1 |
3 |
|
Bull Behman T-E |
18 |
2 |
|
Rudy Comstrock G-T |
16 |
2 |
|
Chuck Kassel E |
16 |
2 |
|
Ray Kemp T |
16 |
2 |
|
Joe Lillard HB |
16 |
2 |
|
Tom Nash |
15 |
2 |
|
Luke Johnsos E |
13 |
2 |
|
Joe Kopcha G |
13 |
2 |
|
Father Lumpkin BB |
12 |
2 |
|
Carl Brumbaugh B |
11 |
2 |
|
Lou Gordon T-G-E |
11 |
2 |
|
Potsy Jones G |
11 |
2 |
|
Ookie Miller C-G-LB |
11 |
2 |
|
Eggs Manske E |
9 |
2 |
|
Ray Nolting HB |
6 |
2 |
|
Parker Hall TB-HB |
3 |
2 |
|
Bob Masterson E |
3 |
2 |
|
Ki Aldrich C-LB-G |
2 |
2 |
|
Duke Henny E-T-G-FB |
19 |
1 |
|
Jim Laird B-G- |
18 |
1 |
|
Frank Racis G-T-E |
18 |
1 |
|
Curly Oden BB |
17 |
1 |
|
Milt Rehnquist G-C-T |
17 |
1 |
|
Jack Spellman T-B |
16 |
1 |
|
Dick Stahlman T-G |
16 |
1 |
|
Doug Wycoff B |
15 |
1 |
|
Nate Barragar C-G |
14 |
1 |
|
Bo Molenda FB-HB-BB |
14 |
1 |
|
Zuck Carlson G-T-C-LB |
13 |
1 |
|
Stumpy Thomason WB-TB-BB-HB |
13 |
1 |
|
Keith Molesworth HB-QB |
12 |
1 |
|
Joe Zeller G-E |
11 |
1 |
|
Milt Gantenbein E |
9 |
1 |
|
Ralph Kerchaval WB |
9 |
1 |
|
Jim Barber T |
8 |
1 |
|
Frank Bausch C |
8 |
1 |
|
Tony Blazine T |
8 |
1 |
|
Ed Danowski B |
8 |
1 |
|
Dick Farman G |
6 |
1 |
|
Bull Karcis FB-BB-HB |
6 |
1 |
|
Al Blozis T |
5 |
1 |
|
Clyde Shugart G |
5 |
1 |
|
Andy Farkas FB-HB-WB |
4 |
1 |
|
Gene Ronzani T |
4 |
1 |
|
Pete Tinsley G |
4 |
1 |
|
Merl Condit HB |
3 |
1 |
|
Gary Fangietti FB-HB |
3 |
1 |
|
Frank Filchok TB-QB-HB |
3 |
1 |
|
Bill Lee T |
3 |
1 |
|
Ed Rucinski E |
3 |
1 |
|
Orville Tuttle G |
3 |
1 |
|
Willie Wilkin T |
3 |
1 |
|
Dick Plasman E-T |
2 |
1 |
|
Elbie Schulz T-G |
2 |
1 |
|
John Mellus T |
1 |
1 |
|
Dick Todd B |
1 |
1 |
|
Hec Garvey G-E-T-C |
18 |
0 |
|
Dick O'Donnell E |
18 |
0 |
|
Don Murry T-E-G |
17 |
0 |
|
Jack McBride FB |
15 |
0 |
|
George Kenneally E |
14 |
0 |
|
Lon Evans G-T |
12 |
0 |
|
Len Grant T |
12 |
0 |
|
Buster Mitchell E-T |
12 |
0 |
|
Ernie Caddell WB-TB-BB-FB |
11 |
0 |
|
Kink Richards B |
10 |
0 |
|
Ozzie Simmons HB |
10 |
0 |
|
Bill Smith E |
10 |
0 |
|
Ernie Smith T |
10 |
0 |
|
Jack Johnson T |
9 |
0 |
|
Johnny Drake B |
8 |
0 |
|
Lloyd Cardwell WR-DB-FB |
6 |
0 |
|
Steve Slivinski G-LB |
6 |
0 |
|
Conway Baker G-T |
4 |
0 |
|
Joe Carter E |
4 |
0 |
|
Abe Schwammel E |
4 |
0 |
|
Carl Mulleneaux E |
3 |
0 |
|
Jim Poole E |
3 |
0 |
|
Perry Schwartz E |
3 |
0 |
|
Aldo Forte G-T |
2 |
0 |
|
Jim Lee Howell E |
2 |
0 |
|
Ed Kolman T |
2 |
0 |
|
Augie Lio G-T |
2 |
0 |
|
Bill Radoivch G |
2 |
0 |
|
Chuck Cherundolo C-LB |
1 |
0 |
This is for the “Senior Era”
*Bold indicates they advanced to the Semi-Finals:
|
Swede Youngstrom |
2 |
24 |
|
Hunk Anderson |
4 |
17 |
|
Cub Buck |
4 |
10 |
|
Doc Alexander |
2 |
10 |
|
Pete Stinchcomb |
3 |
9 |
|
Gull Falcon |
9 |
6 |
|
Sol Butler |
9 |
5 |
|
Herman Kerchoff |
9 |
6 |
|
Steamer Horning |
6 |
5 |
|
Henry McDonald |
9 |
5 |
|
Duke Osborne |
1 |
5 |
|
Bob Shiring |
9 |
3 |
|
Harry Robb |
5 |
3 |
|
Fred Gillies |
1 |
3 |
|
Rip King |
4 |
1 |
|
Bob Koehler |
3 |
1 |
|
Willis Brennan |
2 |
1 |
|
Ben Jones |
1 |
1 |
|
Jim McMillman |
1 |
1 |
|
Clyde Smith |
1 |
1 |
|
Herb Stein |
1 |
1 |
|
Bub Weller |
1 |
1 |
This is for the Coaches/Contributors
*Bold indicates they advanced to the Semi-Finals:
|
Charles Bidwell |
5 |
22 |
|
Art Ranney |
4 |
14 |
|
Elmer Layden |
4 |
14 |
|
Carl Strock |
4 |
14 |
|
Dick Rauch |
4 |
9 |
|
LeRoy Andrews |
4 |
6 |
|
Cooney Checkeye |
4 |
4 |
|
Christopher O’Brien |
4 |
3 |
|
George Clark |
4 |
3 |
|
Tommy Hughitt |
4 |
6 |
|
Frank Nied |
4 |
3 |
Next Saturday, we will be posting the results of the 1954 Finalists of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project.
Thank you to all who contributed, and if you want to be a part of this project, please let us know!
32. Tristan Jarry
A Second Round Pick in 2013, Tristan Jarry first made it to the Penguins in 2016, and was bouncing back and forth between the NHL and AHL for three years. Jarry won the starting job in 2019/20, and posted a 2.43 GAA with a seventh-place finish in Vezina voting.
Jarry then solidified himself as one of the better Goalies in the NGL, going to the All-Star Game in both 2020 and 2022, and would again finish seventh in Vezina voting in 2021/22, where he was sixth in GAA (2.42). Still with Pittsburgh, Jarry’s rank could catapult with a top-five performance in net.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Names their 2024 Finalists
Happy Holidays!
The Holiday season continues, but for us at Notinhallofame.com., this is the equivalent of Santa Claus looking down the chimney.
Tonight, Canton told us who has taken the next step to join their hallowed halls and here we are!
These are the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Finalists in alphabetical order:
Eric Allen: Cornerback. 1988-94 PHI, 1995-97 NO, 1998-2001 OAK. Allen became a Finalist for the first time and needs the momentum as his eligibility window in the modern era is closing. A six-time Pro Bowl Selection, who has 54 career Interceptions, Allen is ranked #49 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Jared Allen: Defensive End. 2004-07 KC, 2008-13 MIN, 2014-15 CHI, 2015 CAR. Allen is now four-for-four in eligibility years as a Finalist. A two-time Sack leader with 136 career Sacks, Allen also has 171 Tackles for Loss. A five-time Pro Bowl and four-time First Team All-Pro, Allen is ranked #17 on Notinhalloffame.com,
Willie Anderson: Offensive Tackle. 1996-2007 CIN, 2008 BAL. Anderson was eligible for the first time in 2013, and eight years later, he was a Semi-Finalist for the first time. He is now a three-time Finalist. Anderson went to four Pro Bowls, was a three-time First Team All-Pro and is ranked #137 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Jahri Evans: Offensive Guard. 2006-16 NO, 2017 GB. Evans makes it as a Finalist in his second yer, and is the first player from the New Orleans Super Bowl winning team to make it here. The Guard was a six-time Pro Bowl and four-time First Team All-Pro and is ranked #31 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Dwight Freeney: Defensive End. 2002-12 IND, 2013-14 SD, AZ 2015, 2016 ATL, 2017 SEA, 2017 DET. Freeney is a Finalist for the second straight year and won a Super Bowl with the Colts, had 125.5 Sacks and went to seven Pro Bowls earning three First Team All-Pros. Freeney is ranked #48 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Antonio Gates: Tight End. 2003-18 SD/LAC. Gates is an unsurprising Finalist on his first ballot. He will enter the Hall soon, and the only question is whether the eight-time Pro Bowl and three-time First Team All-Pro enters this year. Odds are that he will. He is ranked #4 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Rodney Harrison: Safety. 1994-2002 SD, 2003-08 NE. Eligible since 2014, Harrison is now a three-time Semi-Finalist, and is a two-time Super Bowl Champion with the Patriots. Also, a two-time Pro Bowl Selection, Harrison had 30.5 Sacks and 30 Interceptions. Harrison is ranked #211 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Devin Hester: Punt Returner, Kick Returner & Wide Receiver. 2006-13 CHI, 2014-15 ATL, 2016 BAL. Hester is now a three-time Finalist, and has been one all three of eligible years, so it is only a matter of time before he is modeling for that Canton bust. A three-time First Team All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler, Hester is a member of the 100th Anniversary Team. Hester is ranked #34 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Torry Holt: Wide Receiver. 1999-08 STL, 2009 JAX. A ten-time Semi-Finalist, Holt is now a five-time Finalist. A Super Bowl Champion with the Rams, Holt went to seven Pro Bowls, and was a two-time Receiving Yards leader. Holt is ranked #6 on Notinhalloffame.com, and it appears that he is the next WR in queue, but strange things can happen.
Andre Johnson: Wide Receiver. 2003-14 HOU, 2015 IND, 2016 TEN. Johnson is now a Finalist in his first three years on the ballot. Named to seven Pro Bowls and two First Team All-Pros, Johnson had well over 14,000 Receiving Yards and twice led the league in that category. Johnson is ranked #18 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Julius Peppers: Defensive End. 2002-09 & 2017-18 CAR, 2010-13 CHI, 2014-15 GB. Peppers is a Finalist in year one, and has an excellent chance to be a first-year inductee. A nine-time Pro Bowl and three-time First Team All-Pro, Peppers has a whopping 159.5 Sacks. Peppers is ranked #1 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Fred Taylor: Running Back. 1998-08 JAX, 2009-10 NE. Taylor is now on a five-year streak of Semi-Final Selections, and he broke through finally as a Finalist. He only had one Pro Bowl under his belt, but is highly believed to be the best offensive skill player that Jacksonville ever had. Taylor is ranked #186 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Reggie Wayne: Wide Receiver. 2001-14 IND. Wayne won a Super Bowl with the Colts and has been a Semi-Finalist all five of his years on the ballot, is now a five-time Finalist. A former Receiving Yard leader and six-time Pro Bowler, Wayne is ranked #10 on Notinhalloffame.com, Could Wayne be the next WR in the Hall?
Patrick Willis: Linebacker. 2007-14 SF. Willis is now a five-time Semi-Finalist, and is now a three-time Finalist. Willis only played eight years but was a Pro Bowl in seven and a First Team All-Pro in five of them. He is ranked #9 on Notinhalloffame.com
Darren Woodson: Safety. 1992-03 DAL. Woodson becomes a Finalist for the second time, and time is elapsing on his candidacy. He was a three-time Super Bowl winner, a three-time First Team All-Pro and is ranked #77 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Those left off were Tiki Barber, Anquan Boldin, London Fletcher, Eddie George, James Harrison, Robert Mathis, Steve Smith, Hines Ward, Ricky Watters and Vince Wilfork
So, who is going to get in!!!
These Finalists will join Senior Candidates, Randy Gradishar, Steve McMichael and Art Powell, and Coaches/Contributor Finalist, Buddy Parker, and over Super Bowl weekend we will learn who will comprise the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024.