1983 Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project Class.

Here we are!  Again!!

If you have been following our Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project, you know we have asked the rhetorical question: What if the PFHOF began in January 1946?

After soliciting and obtaining a passionate group of football fans and historians, we sent out a ballot for a Preliminary Vote, in which we asked each voter to give us 25 names as their semi-finalists and 5 in the Senior Pool. We then asked the group to vote for their 15 Finalists in the Modern Era and 3 in the Senior Category. The final stage was to vote for their five Modern Era inductee and one Senior inductee.

This is the result of the 38th official class. 

Below are the final results of this project based on 33 votes.

Remember that we have reverted back to the top five candidates entering the Hall in the Modern Era

This is for the “Modern Era”

*Bold indicates they have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Class of 1983:

This is for the “Senior Era”, 

*Bold indicates they have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Class of 1983.

This is for the “Coaches/Contributors”, 

*Bold indicates they have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Class of 1983.

About the 1983 Inductees:

Willie Lanier, LB, KAN 1967-77: Inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project in 1983 on his 1st Ballot.  Inducted into the actual Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.

Willie Lanier was the centerpiece of the Chiefs’ Linebacker corps (along with Bobby Bell and Jim Lynch), which was among the most feared in football history.  Lanier would be named an AFL All-Star in 1968, repeat the feat in 1970, and once eligible for the Pro Bowl, he would rattle off five in a row.  Lanier was considered overly aggressive, even for a Linebacker.  In what would be banned today, Lanier attacked with his helmet, and he was considered so vicious that padding was placed outside of his helmet to cushion the blow for his victims.  Lanier was one of the defensive leaders in their Super Bowl IV win, and in the big game, he recorded an interception with seven tackles.

He was also named the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 1972.

Paul Warfield, WR-SE, CLE 1964-69 & 1976-77 & MIA 1970-74: Inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project in 1983 on his 1st Ballot.  Inducted into the actual Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983.

A First Round Pick from Ohio State, Paul Warfield landed in his home state when the Cleveland Browns selected him in 1964.

Warfield had a phenomenal rookie season, earning Pro Bowl accolades and aiding the Browns in an NFL Championship.  As potent as the Wide Receiver was, the Browns were a run-based team, but Warfield still got his fair share of touches.  Cleveland shocked their fans when Warfield was traded to Miami, but it would prove to be beneficial for the former Buckeye.

With the Dolphins, Warfield was again with a team that favored a rushing offense, but his mere presence opened up the field for Miami.  He added five Pro Bowls to the three he already had, and was a key component of the Dolphins’ back-to-back Super Bowl wins, including the magical 1972 undefeated season.

Warfield had 8,565 Receiving Yards and 85 Touchdowns, both of which were outstanding numbers for his era.

Maxie Baughan, LB, PHI 1960-65, RAM 1966-70 & WAS 1974.  Inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project in 1983 on his 4th Ballot.  Was never inducted into the actual Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Maxie Baughan had a successful eleven-year career in professional football, making the Pro Bowl for nine of those years. Baughan started his career at Georgia Tech and played for the Philadelphia Eagles.

He was a key player in their championship-winning season in 1960, and his skills as a linebacker made him the team's best defender. He was named to the Pro Bowl five times and was a First Team All-Pro while playing for the Eagles. However, as the team's fortunes declined, Baughan was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 1966.

Baughan continued to play well for the Rams, earning four consecutive Pro Bowl selections and four Second Team All-Pros from 1966 to 1970. He was an excellent fit for the team's Head Coach, George Allen, who knew how to make the most of Baughan's skills. After an injury-plagued 1970 season, Baughan retired but later rejoined Allen as a player-coach in 1974.  In 2015, Baughan entered the Eagles Ring of Honor.

Lem Barney, DB, DET, 1967-77.  Inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project in 1983 on his 1st Ballot.  Inducted into the actual Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.

Coming out of Jackson State, Cornerback Lem Barney made an immediate impact for the Lions, winning the Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and leading the NFL in Interceptions.  He wouldn’t duplicate that feat as opposing offensive coordinators knew to avoid him like the plague, but he was still a seven-time Pro Bowler with 56 total picks and over 1,000 Interception Return Yards.  Barney was also a significant asset on the return game, accumulating 2,586 Return Yards and three TDs.

Jimmy Patton, DB, NYG 1955-66.  Inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project in 1983 on his 12th Ballot.  He was never inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The New York Giants were a dominant force in the NFL during the late 1950s and early 1960s, with a championship win under their belt. However, the incredible contributions of one of their star players, Jimmy Patton, have largely been forgotten over time.

Patton's skills on the field were undeniable, and he really began to shine during the Giants' 1956 championship win. He continued to improve and impress, leading the league in interceptions with an outstanding 11 in 1958. This marked the first of his five consecutive First Team All-Pro selections and five Pro Bowl appearances, with Patton playing a pivotal role in the Giants' impressive six postseason appearances.

Despite his impressive achievements, including a championship title, Jimmy Patton's once-illustrious football career has faded with time, and though he was never a Finalist for the actual PFHOF, he is remembered here.

Bucko Kilroy, G-MG-T-DT, PHI 1943-55.  Inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project in 1983 on his 3rd Senior Ballot.  He was never inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

A beast at Temple University, Francis Joseph "Bucko" Kilroy may not have been drafted.  Still, his hometown Philadelphia Eagles knew there was something special about him, and he made the team, albeit in a combined effort, as in 1943, the Eagles merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers due to the depletion of talent caused by World War II. 

Kilroy would play his entire career with the Eagles, and the bruising Lineman was considered one of the toughest players in the league.  He would help Philadelphia win the 1948 and 1949 NFL Championships and would make three Pro Bowls in the 1950s. He would later be named to the 1940s All-Decade Team.

After his playing career, Kilroy became a very successful scout and administrator.

Pete Rozelle, G-MG-T-DT, PHI 1943-55.  Inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project in 1983 on his 3rd Coach/Contributor Ballot.  Inducted into the actual Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.

In 1960, Pete Rozelle was the 33-year-old General Manager of the Los Angeles Rams, and following the NFL winter meetings, he was asked to be the Commissioner of the league to replace the deceased Bert Bell.  Rozelle accepted, and he served as the NFL Commissioner for 30 years.

Under Rozelle’s watch, he oversaw the merger of the NFL and AFL, the creation of the Super Bowl, the growth from 12 to 28 teams, and elevated Football to the premier televised sport in the United States. 

Imagine sitting across the table, cards in hand, trying to read your opponent's poker face. The tension is palpable as chips stack high in the centre, and every micro-expression could be the difference between victory and defeat. In that moment, you're not just playing cards—you're engaged in psychological warfare where skill, strategy, and intuition collide.

Poker is far more than a game of chance. It's a complex dance of mathematics, psychology, and strategic thinking that has captivated players for generations. Whether you're gathering around a kitchen table with friends or competing in high-stakes tournaments through online poker platforms, the fundamental principles remain the same: those who master the deeper strategies consistently come out ahead.

This comprehensive guide will transform your approach to poker by unpacking the three most crucial skills that separate amateur players from seasoned professionals. You'll discover how to decode the subtle art of reading poker tells, master the psychological warfare of effective bluffing, and harness the mathematical power of poker odds. Each strategy builds upon the others, creating a formidable foundation that will elevate your game regardless of your current skill level.

By the time you finish reading, you'll possess the insider knowledge that poker pros use to maintain their edge, explained in an accessible and engaging manner that makes complex concepts easy to understand and implement.

Getting the Hang of Poker Tells

Reading poker tells is often seen as the most glamorous part of the game, immortalized in countless movies and television shows. But spotting and understanding these little giveaways is a lot more subtle and a lot more effective than the movies would have you believe. A poker tell is any physical action, betting pattern, or verbal cue that gives away information about a player's hand strength or intentions.

Physical tells are the most commonly recognized category, encompassing everything from nervous fidgeting to changes in posture. Experienced players learn to spot the classics: the slight tremor in hands when holding a monster hand, the unconscious touching of the face when bluffing, or the sudden stillness that often accompanies deception. But these days, the poker pros will tell you that it's the behavioural tells that really give the game away. These include betting patterns, timing tells, and verbal inconsistencies that reveal a player's true confidence level.

Understanding poker hand ranking becomes crucial when interpreting tells because the strength of your opponent's reaction should correlate with the relative strength of their holding. A player who shows signs of excitement when the board shows potential for a straight might be holding connecting cards, while someone who becomes notably quiet might be calculating odds for a drawing hand.

The key to mastering tells lies in establishing baseline behaviour for each opponent. Everyone has unique mannerisms and habits, so what constitutes unusual behaviour varies dramatically from person to person. Successful tell-reading requires patience, observation, and the discipline to collect data over multiple hands before drawing conclusions.

Professional players often employ reverse psychology by displaying false tells—deliberately exhibiting behaviours that suggest the opposite of their actual hand strength. This advanced technique underscores why tell-reading must be combined with other strategic elements rather than relied upon in isolation.

Most importantly, while you're busy reading others, remember that you're also giving off tells. Developing awareness of your own behavioural patterns and learning to control them is just as valuable as decoding your opponents' signals. The best players maintain consistent demeanour and betting patterns regardless of their hand strength, making them virtually unreadable.

Pulling Off a Poker Bluff Like a Pro

Bluffing represents the pure psychological essence of poker—the art of winning with inferior cards through sheer force of will and strategic deception. At its core, bluffing is about telling a convincing story with your betting actions that persuades opponents to fold better hands. But there's a lot more to bluffing than just throwing money around with a bad hand.

The foundation of successful bluffing lies in understanding your table image and opponent tendencies. If you've been playing tight and conservative, your sudden aggression carries more weight than if you've been betting wildly all evening. Similarly, bluffs are most effective against thinking players who can fold decent hands, while calling stations—players who rarely fold—should rarely be bluffed.

Timing and board texture play crucial roles in bluffing strategy. The most profitable bluffs occur when the community cards create scenarios where you could credibly hold strong hands. For example, betting aggressively when a third suited card appears on the river suggests you might have completed a flush, even if you're holding unrelated cards. This concept, known as "representing" a hand, forms the backbone of sophisticated bluffing strategies.

Semi-bluffing represents an advanced technique where you bet aggressively with a drawing hand that could improve to the best hand. This approach provides two ways to win: your opponent folds immediately, or you hit your draw on subsequent cards. Semi-bluffs are generally more profitable than pure bluffs because they maintain equity even when called.

The psychological impact of effective bluffing extends far beyond individual hands. When opponents know you're capable of bluffing, they're more likely to call your legitimate bets with weaker hands, increasing your overall profitability. This dynamic is particularly important in online poker real money games where building a profitable long-term strategy requires balancing aggression with selectivity.

Frequency becomes critical in bluffing strategy. Bluff too often, and observant opponents will start calling you down with marginal hands. Bluff too rarely, and you become predictable, earning action only when you hold premium hands. Professional players typically bluff in mathematically optimal frequencies that make them unexploitable while maximizing expected value.

The key to mastering bluffing lies in commitment and storytelling consistency. Half-hearted bluffs that don't follow through on later streets are easily exploitable. When you decide to bluff, you must be prepared to continue the deception through multiple betting rounds if the situation warrants it.

Making Sense of Poker Odds

Math is the rock-solid base of any good poker strategy. While poker involves significant psychological elements, players who consistently ignore the mathematical realities of the game are doomed to long-term failure. Understanding poker odds transforms gut feelings into informed decisions and provides the framework for making profitable choices even in uncertain situations.

Pot odds are the bread and butter of poker math. These odds compare the size of the current bet to the total pot size, helping determine whether a call is mathematically profitable. For example, if there's $100 in the pot and your opponent bets $20, you're getting 6-to-1 pot odds. If your chances of winning exceed roughly 14% (1 divided by 7), calling becomes mathematically correct.

Calculating hand odds requires understanding how many cards can improve your hand (called "outs") and converting that number into percentages. With a flush draw after the flop, you typically have nine outs (remaining cards of your suit). With 47 unknown cards remaining, you have approximately a 19% chance of hitting your flush on the next card. Understanding poker hand ranking becomes essential here because correctly identifying your outs depends on knowing which hands beat your current holding and which cards would give you the winning hand.

Implied odds add another layer of complexity by considering future betting rounds. Even if pot odds don't justify a call, implied odds might make it profitable if you can extract additional bets when you hit your hand. Conversely, reverse implied odds suggest folding when hitting your draw might still leave you with a losing hand.

Expected value (EV) calculations tie everything together by quantifying the long-term profitability of decisions. A positive EV decision will be profitable over time, even if it loses in the short term. Professional players make decisions based on EV rather than immediate results, understanding that variance is inevitable but mathematical edges compound over time.

Position significantly affects odds calculations because acting last provides information advantages. Late position allows you to see opponents' actions before making decisions, effectively improving your odds by providing additional information about hand strength and intentions.

The concept of fold equity—the value gained from opponents folding—must be incorporated into odds calculations for betting and bluffing decisions. Even weak hands can show profit through aggressive play if opponents fold frequently enough.

Modern poker tools and training sites provide extensive odds calculators and simulation software, but understanding the underlying principles remains crucial. Players who rely solely on memorized charts without grasping the mathematical reasoning behind them struggle to adapt to unique situations that arise during actual play.

On Your Way to Being a Poker Pro

To really get good at poker, you've got to mix psychology, strategy, and a bit of math. The three pillars we've explored—reading poker tells, executing effective bluffs, and understanding poker odds—work synergistically to create a comprehensive approach that can dramatically improve your results at the table.

Reading tells provides crucial information about opponent hand strength and intentions, but this skill develops through patient observation and experience rather than quick fixes. Bluffing adds the aggressive element necessary to maximize value from both strong and weak hands, while proper understanding of odds ensures that your decisions remain mathematically sound over the long term.

The journey from recreational player to skilled practitioner requires dedication, study, and honest self-assessment. Start by focusing on one area at a time, gradually incorporating new concepts as they become second nature. Keep detailed records of your play, analyse your decisions away from the table, and never stop learning from both victories and defeats.

Most importantly, remember that poker rewards patience and discipline over flashy plays and gut instincts. The most successful players make consistently good decisions based on sound reasoning rather than hoping for lucky breaks. Apply these strategies in your next game, whether online or in person, and begin building the foundation for long-term poker success. Share your experiences and insights in the comments below—the poker community thrives on the exchange of knowledge and strategic discussion.

It is with great pleasure that we have brought back the Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Cup, and let us explain how this works:

For every regular-season game, we anointed the top five players with the most points, in descending order: 5-4-3-2-1. 

We know the following:

• The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points more easily than elite players on loaded squads.
• In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, which favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing fewer innings than previous generations. This is also true for closers not made for this process.
• Please remember that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way we did: as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

Here is the current top ten after games concluded on September 11.

1. Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers:  188 Cup Points in 137 Games.  (#1 Last Week).  6.5 bWAR, 131 Runs, 154 Hits, 48 Home Runs, 92 Runs Batted In, .280/.391/.609 Slash Line, 1.001 OPS & 143 OPS+.

2. Aaron Judge, New York Yankees: 182 Cup Points in 136 Games. (#2 Last Week).  7.8 bWAR, 118 Runs, 158 Hits, 46 Home Runs, 100 Runs Batted In, .322/.443/.669 Slash Line, 1.112 OPS & 205 OPS+.

3. Pete Alonso, New York Mets: 164 Cup Points in 147 Games. (#3 Last Week).   3.0 bWAR, 76 Runs, 151 Hits, 33 Home Runs, 113 Runs Batted In, .267/.344/.511 Slash Line, .854 OPS & 141 OPS+.

4. Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners: 162 Cup Points in 144 Games. (#4 Last Week).   5.8 bWAR, 95 Runs, 129 Hits, 53 Home Runs, 113 Runs Batted In, .239/.354/.570 Slash Line, .923 OPS & 161 OPS+.

5. Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies: 151 Cup Points in 147 Games.  (#5 Last Week).  4.4 bWAR, 100 Runs, 132 Hits, 50 Home Runs, 123 Runs Batted In, .242/.368/.560 Slash Line, .929 OPS & 150 OPS+.

6. Juan Soto, New York Mets: 140 Cup Points in 138 Games. #8 Last Week).   6.0 bWAR, 112 Runs, 137 Hits, 39 Home Runs, 95 Runs Batted In, .264/.400/.528 Slash Line, .928 OPS & 163 OPS+.

7. Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays: 147 Cup Points in 140 Games. (#6 Last Week).  3.8 bWAR, 87 Runs, 144 Hits, 42 Home Runs, 106 Runs Batted In, .261/.300/.538 Slash Line, .838 OPS & 127 OPS+.

8. Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians:  146 Cup Points in 142 Games.  (#10 Last Week).  5.3 bWAR, 91 Runs, 152 Hits, 28 Home Runs, 77 Runs Batted In, .285/.358/.507 Slash Line, .866 OPS & 136 OPS+.

9. Manny Machado, San Diego Padres: 145 Cup Points in 147 Games. (#8 Last Week).   3.4 bWAR, 81 Runs, 155 Hits, 23 Home Runs, 84 Runs Batted In, .272/.333/.452 Slash Line, .784 OPS & 115 OPS+.

10 (TIE). Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals: 144 Cup Points in 142 Games. (#6 Last Week).  6.2 bWAR, 91 Runs, 163 Hits, 21 Home Runs, 77 Runs Batted In, .293/.350/.497 Slash Line, .847 OPS & 134 OPS+.

10 (TIE). Francisco Lindor, New York Mets: 144 Cup Points in 145 Games. (#10 Last Week).   4.4 bWAR, 100 Runs, 154 Hits, 26 Home Runs, 77 Runs Batted In, .263/.337/.451 Slash Line, .787 OPS & 123 OPS+.

Detroit’s Riley Greene fell out of the Top Ten.

Notably, 1,115 baseball players have earned at least 1 point, up from 1,102 last week.

 It is amazing to consider the way that people experience entertainment has evolved. Technology has always shaped entertainment, from the early days of radio entertainment through to the on-demand streaming that people are used to in the 21st century. One of the most notable ways that entertainment has evolved in recent times has been the rise of mobile technology. These days, smartphones are much more than communication devices; they are central hubs for modern entertainment that enable people to enjoy music, film, TV, and gaming all while on the move. Read on to discover how mobile innovation is changing the way we experience entertainment. 

Entertainment At Your Fingertips 

The most notable way that movie innovations have changed how people enjoy entertainment is with the rise of streaming services. People can now choose from gigantic libraries of content on their mobile devices, allowing people to watch films and TV shows, listen to podcasts and music, and even enjoy watching live entertainment, such as sports matches, as they are happening. Mobile technology means that people can enjoy all of this entertainment anywhere in the world, giving people the freedom to choose what they consume, no matter where they are. This allows people to enjoy more personal entertainment experiences through portability.

The Rise Of Mobile Gaming 

Another way that mobile innovations have changed the way in which we enjoy entertainment is the rise of mobile gaming. Mobile games have come a long way since primitive games like Snake and Pong, and now people can enjoy mobile games with stunning graphics, intuitive controls, and complex storylines. Mobile gaming has exploded in popularity since the pandemic, with many people turning to gaming as a way to kill some time, whether on the train to work, in a coffee shop, or just relaxing at home.

In particular, mobile casino games are hugely popular. Canadian mobile casino games allow people to enjoy exhilarating games like blackjack, slots, poker, and roulette on a mobile device. In addition to games with impressive visuals, this includes the ability to play live dealer games with a real-life dealer for a more realistic and immersive mobile casino experience.

Social & Interactive Experiences

Mobile innovations have not only changed the way in which people experience entertainment, but also how they interact with it. Social media platforms allow people to react to shows in real time, share gaming highlights, and connect directly with creators. This interactivity can create online communities and bring people together through entertainment, all through the development of mobile technology in recent years. 

It is fascinating to consider how the way people enjoy entertainment has shifted over recent times. This is largely due to mobile innovations that enable people to stream entertainment while on the move, enjoy a rich gaming experience on small screens, and provide social and interactive experiences. How people enjoyed entertainment before these developments now seems prehistoric, and it is through mobile devices that most people enjoy watching TV and film, listening to music, and playing games.