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Homer Simpson to the Baseball HOF?
Feb 25, 2017
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We needed some time to let this one sink in.
Homer Simpson has twice been a Semi-Finalist for our Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame. By the way, you can vote for the Class of 2017 here! As it turns out, Homer Simpson will be “inducted” into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Now for all of the purists out there, don’t get too concerned. This is not an actual induction, but more of a celebration of 25th Anniversary of one of the most famous episodes of The Simpsons; “Homer at the Bat”. The event will take place on May 27, where in the morning a round table discussion featuring the program’s executive producers Al Jean and Mike Reiss, director Jim Reardon, executive story editor Jeff Martin and casting director Bonnie Pietila. That round table is impressive enough, but two of Homer’s “teammates”, Wade Boggs and Ozzie Smith will also be present for the discussion.
Following the discussion, Simpson will be mock inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Simpsons exhibit in Cooperstown will open.
To recap, the episode saw Springfield Power Plan owner, Montgomery Burns, stack his team with the best ringers for his company softball team. In addition to Boggs and Smith, Burns procured the services of Steve Sax, Don Mattingly, Ken Griffey Jr., Jose Canseco, Roger Clemens, Mike Scioscia and Darryl Strawberry so that his team could defeat their rivals, the Shelbyville Nuclear Power Plant team.
“Home Run” Simpson was benched in favor of slugger, Darryl Strawberry, but pinch hit for Strawberry as Burns was “playing the percentages” as Simpson batted left. Simpson drove in the winning run, albeit by being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded.
Admittedly, this is one of the favorite episodes amongst those of us at Notinhalloffame.com.
As always, the Hall of Fame news remains interesting.
Homer Simpson has twice been a Semi-Finalist for our Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame. By the way, you can vote for the Class of 2017 here! As it turns out, Homer Simpson will be “inducted” into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Now for all of the purists out there, don’t get too concerned. This is not an actual induction, but more of a celebration of 25th Anniversary of one of the most famous episodes of The Simpsons; “Homer at the Bat”. The event will take place on May 27, where in the morning a round table discussion featuring the program’s executive producers Al Jean and Mike Reiss, director Jim Reardon, executive story editor Jeff Martin and casting director Bonnie Pietila. That round table is impressive enough, but two of Homer’s “teammates”, Wade Boggs and Ozzie Smith will also be present for the discussion.
Following the discussion, Simpson will be mock inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Simpsons exhibit in Cooperstown will open.
To recap, the episode saw Springfield Power Plan owner, Montgomery Burns, stack his team with the best ringers for his company softball team. In addition to Boggs and Smith, Burns procured the services of Steve Sax, Don Mattingly, Ken Griffey Jr., Jose Canseco, Roger Clemens, Mike Scioscia and Darryl Strawberry so that his team could defeat their rivals, the Shelbyville Nuclear Power Plant team.
“Home Run” Simpson was benched in favor of slugger, Darryl Strawberry, but pinch hit for Strawberry as Burns was “playing the percentages” as Simpson batted left. Simpson drove in the winning run, albeit by being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded.
Admittedly, this is one of the favorite episodes amongst those of us at Notinhalloffame.com.
As always, the Hall of Fame news remains interesting.
The 2017 Songwriters HOF Class is announced
Feb 22, 2017
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We haven’t come up with (nor do we really plan to) a list for those who are not in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, but it is an institution in which we hold in high regard.
As such, the news that the Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced their latest class is definitely “music to our ears”.
The class of 2017 is perhaps one of the most diverse ever, and much of the attention is being showered on Shawn Carter, professionally known as Jay-Z.
The induction of Jay-Z marks the first time that a rapper has been chosen for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Still a very successful musician, the industry mogul has reached the top of the Billboard Album charts 13 times. There is no real reason to think that he can’t do it again.
Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds has also been chosen. While Babyface had a successful career as a solo act he is actually held in higher regard as a songwriter. He was responsible for writing such hits as “Breathe Again” (Toni Braxton) and “I’ll Make Love to You” (Boyz II Men).
Janet Jackson may not have gotten into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who produced and wrote most of her hits were chosen.
Chicago, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame saw three of their principal members and songwriters, Robert Lamm, James Pankow and Peter Cetera chosen for Songwriters Hall.
Perhaps the most successful songwriter of this class is the one most of you haven’t heard of. From Sweden, Max Martin has penned or co-penned 22 number one hits including “I Want it That Way” (The Backstreet Boys), “Baby, One More Time” (Britney Spears), “I Kissed a Girl” (Katy Perry), “Blank Space” (Taylor Swift) and “I Can’t Feel My Face” (The Weeknd). Only the songwriting team of John Lennon and Paul McCartney have had more #1 hits.
The final inductee of this class is Berry Gordy, who while is best known for launching Motown, was also a songwriter who co-wrote hits for Smokey Robinson and the Jackson 5.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate the Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
As such, the news that the Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced their latest class is definitely “music to our ears”.
The class of 2017 is perhaps one of the most diverse ever, and much of the attention is being showered on Shawn Carter, professionally known as Jay-Z.
The induction of Jay-Z marks the first time that a rapper has been chosen for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Still a very successful musician, the industry mogul has reached the top of the Billboard Album charts 13 times. There is no real reason to think that he can’t do it again.
Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds has also been chosen. While Babyface had a successful career as a solo act he is actually held in higher regard as a songwriter. He was responsible for writing such hits as “Breathe Again” (Toni Braxton) and “I’ll Make Love to You” (Boyz II Men).
Janet Jackson may not have gotten into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who produced and wrote most of her hits were chosen.
Chicago, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame saw three of their principal members and songwriters, Robert Lamm, James Pankow and Peter Cetera chosen for Songwriters Hall.
Perhaps the most successful songwriter of this class is the one most of you haven’t heard of. From Sweden, Max Martin has penned or co-penned 22 number one hits including “I Want it That Way” (The Backstreet Boys), “Baby, One More Time” (Britney Spears), “I Kissed a Girl” (Katy Perry), “Blank Space” (Taylor Swift) and “I Can’t Feel My Face” (The Weeknd). Only the songwriting team of John Lennon and Paul McCartney have had more #1 hits.
The final inductee of this class is Berry Gordy, who while is best known for launching Motown, was also a songwriter who co-wrote hits for Smokey Robinson and the Jackson 5.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate the Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
The 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists are announced
Feb 19, 2017
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Again, can we say how much we love “Hall of Fame Season”?
As is tradition, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced their finalists on NBA Hall of Fame weekend, and for us the biggest news is that Chris Webber is finally a Finalist.
Let’s take a look at this year’s Finalists:
Hugh Evans. Evans was a referee in the NBA from 1972 to 2001.
Tim Hardaway. A return Finalist, Hardaway is a five time All Star and is ranked #9 by us on Notinhalloffame.com.
Robert Hughes. Hughes is one of the most successful High School Coaches in history.
Rebecca Lobo. The star of the 1995 University of Connecticut Women’s NCAA Team, Lobo would also win an Olympic Gold Medal with Team USA in 1996 and was a one time WNBA All Star.
Rollie Massimino. The longtime coach of Keiser University.
Tracy McGrady. A two time NBA Scoring Champion and seven time All Star, McGrady is ranked #2 on our Notinhalloffame.com Basketball list. McGrady is also a two time First Team All-NBA Selection.
Muffet McGraw. The long time and still head coach of Notre Dame, McGraw took the Fighting Irish to a title in 2001.
Sidney Moncrief. Ranked #3 on our Notinhalloffame.com list, Moncrief was a two time Defensive Player of the Year and was a five time All Star.
Kim Mulkey. The only woman to win a NCAA Women’s Title as a player, Assistant Coach and Head Coach, Mulkey has been the Head Coach at Baylor since 2000.
Bo Ryan. Ryan is a previous Finalist and had over 700 NCAA coaching wins. He won four titles in Division III.
Bill Self. Self won the NCAA Championship at Kansas in 2008 and has a record of 613-190 at this time.
Rudy Tomjanovich. Ranked #32 on our Notinhalloffame.com list, Rudy T, coached the Houston Rockets to back to back titles and was a five time All Star as a player.
Wayland Baptist University. Another return nominee, Wayland Baptist University are ten time AAU Champions.
Chris Webber. Ranked #1 by us on Notinhalloffame.com, the former star of Michigan’s “Fab Five”, Webber averaged over 20 Points per Game in the NBA and was a former Rookie of the Year. Webber also is a five time post season All-NBA selection.
So, which ones will get in?
We will find in early April during the Final Four.
As is tradition, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced their finalists on NBA Hall of Fame weekend, and for us the biggest news is that Chris Webber is finally a Finalist.
Let’s take a look at this year’s Finalists:
Hugh Evans. Evans was a referee in the NBA from 1972 to 2001.
Tim Hardaway. A return Finalist, Hardaway is a five time All Star and is ranked #9 by us on Notinhalloffame.com.
Robert Hughes. Hughes is one of the most successful High School Coaches in history.
Rebecca Lobo. The star of the 1995 University of Connecticut Women’s NCAA Team, Lobo would also win an Olympic Gold Medal with Team USA in 1996 and was a one time WNBA All Star.
Rollie Massimino. The longtime coach of Keiser University.
Tracy McGrady. A two time NBA Scoring Champion and seven time All Star, McGrady is ranked #2 on our Notinhalloffame.com Basketball list. McGrady is also a two time First Team All-NBA Selection.
Muffet McGraw. The long time and still head coach of Notre Dame, McGraw took the Fighting Irish to a title in 2001.
Sidney Moncrief. Ranked #3 on our Notinhalloffame.com list, Moncrief was a two time Defensive Player of the Year and was a five time All Star.
Kim Mulkey. The only woman to win a NCAA Women’s Title as a player, Assistant Coach and Head Coach, Mulkey has been the Head Coach at Baylor since 2000.
Bo Ryan. Ryan is a previous Finalist and had over 700 NCAA coaching wins. He won four titles in Division III.
Bill Self. Self won the NCAA Championship at Kansas in 2008 and has a record of 613-190 at this time.
Rudy Tomjanovich. Ranked #32 on our Notinhalloffame.com list, Rudy T, coached the Houston Rockets to back to back titles and was a five time All Star as a player.
Wayland Baptist University. Another return nominee, Wayland Baptist University are ten time AAU Champions.
Chris Webber. Ranked #1 by us on Notinhalloffame.com, the former star of Michigan’s “Fab Five”, Webber averaged over 20 Points per Game in the NBA and was a former Rookie of the Year. Webber also is a five time post season All-NBA selection.
So, which ones will get in?
We will find in early April during the Final Four.
RIP: George Steele and Ivan Koloff
Feb 19, 2017
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This is has not been a good 24 hours for Pro Wrestling.
George “The Animal” Steele, a member of the WWE Hall of Fame, passed away at the age of 79.
“The Animal”, born Jim Myers, was a native of Detroit, Michigan and played college football at Michigan State. He would later become a teacher, but like many college football players he would turn to professional wrestling where in his home city he donned a mask and performed as “The Student”. It wasn’t long before he caught the attention of Bruno Sammartino, the World Wide Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion and owner of the Pittsburgh territory.
Losing the mask, Myers would adopt the George Steele name in Pittsburgh and became a wild in ring wrestler, using foreign objects yet still showcasing technical ability. Steele would join Bruno in the WWWF and would feud with Sammartino for the WWWF World Title, performing in numerous sold-out shows in the Northeast.
The WWWF would remain his home for decades and the Animal would go up and down the card and would later challenge Pedro Morales for the World Title, and Sammartino again when he regained the championship. When Vince McMahon Jr. took over the reigns of the newly named World Wrestling Federation, he had Steele become more Neanderthal like and he would speak only in monosyllabic gibberish. Steele would receive title shots against Hulk Hogan, but despite his numerous high profile matches, it was his face turn on the first Saturday Night’s Main Event for which he is best known for.
Steele would become a beloved fan favorite and would notable feud with Randy “Macho Man” Savage for the Intercontinental Title, and for the affection of Elizabeth. He would end his in ring career in 1988, though would sporadically return on camera on occasion. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1995.
Ivan Koloff, another wrestling legend also passed away.
Born Oreal Perras in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Koloff would begin his career as Red McNulty, only to become one of many kayfabe Russians. Billed from Ukraine, “The Russian Bear” would enter the WWWF in 1969 and would become the World Champion, ending the seven year plus reign of Bruno Sammartino. It was a brief reign as Koloff would hold the belt for under a month losing it to Pedro Morales, but it cemented him in WWE folklore.
In and out of the WWF throughout the 1970’s, Koloff would have a more famous run in the NWA, most notably in the 1980’s as the leader of the Russians, a stable consisting of himself, his “nephew”, Nikita Koloff and Krusher Khruschev.
Koloff’s name had been thrown about for the WWE Hall of Fame, though he has yet to be selected.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of George Steele and Ivan Koloff at this time.
George “The Animal” Steele, a member of the WWE Hall of Fame, passed away at the age of 79.
“The Animal”, born Jim Myers, was a native of Detroit, Michigan and played college football at Michigan State. He would later become a teacher, but like many college football players he would turn to professional wrestling where in his home city he donned a mask and performed as “The Student”. It wasn’t long before he caught the attention of Bruno Sammartino, the World Wide Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion and owner of the Pittsburgh territory.
Losing the mask, Myers would adopt the George Steele name in Pittsburgh and became a wild in ring wrestler, using foreign objects yet still showcasing technical ability. Steele would join Bruno in the WWWF and would feud with Sammartino for the WWWF World Title, performing in numerous sold-out shows in the Northeast.
The WWWF would remain his home for decades and the Animal would go up and down the card and would later challenge Pedro Morales for the World Title, and Sammartino again when he regained the championship. When Vince McMahon Jr. took over the reigns of the newly named World Wrestling Federation, he had Steele become more Neanderthal like and he would speak only in monosyllabic gibberish. Steele would receive title shots against Hulk Hogan, but despite his numerous high profile matches, it was his face turn on the first Saturday Night’s Main Event for which he is best known for.
Steele would become a beloved fan favorite and would notable feud with Randy “Macho Man” Savage for the Intercontinental Title, and for the affection of Elizabeth. He would end his in ring career in 1988, though would sporadically return on camera on occasion. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1995.
Ivan Koloff, another wrestling legend also passed away.
Born Oreal Perras in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Koloff would begin his career as Red McNulty, only to become one of many kayfabe Russians. Billed from Ukraine, “The Russian Bear” would enter the WWWF in 1969 and would become the World Champion, ending the seven year plus reign of Bruno Sammartino. It was a brief reign as Koloff would hold the belt for under a month losing it to Pedro Morales, but it cemented him in WWE folklore.
In and out of the WWF throughout the 1970’s, Koloff would have a more famous run in the NWA, most notably in the 1980’s as the leader of the Russians, a stable consisting of himself, his “nephew”, Nikita Koloff and Krusher Khruschev.
Koloff’s name had been thrown about for the WWE Hall of Fame, though he has yet to be selected.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of George Steele and Ivan Koloff at this time.