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Tampa Bay to Retire Martin St. Louis' Number
Oct 06, 2016
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Sometime…eventually, we will finish our look at the Top 50 Players of all-time for each major franchise.
Once that is completed, our next step is a look at how each organization honors their past players/executives. As such, it is news to us that the Tampa Bay Lightning will be retiring the #26 of Martin St. Louis who recently retired from professional hockey.
St. Louis played two uneventful seasons in Calgary before signing with Tampa as a Free Agent. In 13 seasons as a Lightning, St. Louis scored 953 Points, won the Hart Trophy, The Art Ross, three Lady Byngs and was named to five post season All Star Teams. Most importantly, St. Louis took Tampa Bay to their first Stanley Cup win in 2004.
The retirement of his number will take place on January 13, 2017 at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are currently coached by John Tortorella, who was Tampa Bay’s coach in their Stanley Cup win.
With the exception of the mandated retirement of Wayne Gretzky’s #99, this marks the first time the Lightning have retired the number of any former player.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Martin St. Louis for achieving this accolade.
Once that is completed, our next step is a look at how each organization honors their past players/executives. As such, it is news to us that the Tampa Bay Lightning will be retiring the #26 of Martin St. Louis who recently retired from professional hockey.
St. Louis played two uneventful seasons in Calgary before signing with Tampa as a Free Agent. In 13 seasons as a Lightning, St. Louis scored 953 Points, won the Hart Trophy, The Art Ross, three Lady Byngs and was named to five post season All Star Teams. Most importantly, St. Louis took Tampa Bay to their first Stanley Cup win in 2004.
The retirement of his number will take place on January 13, 2017 at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are currently coached by John Tortorella, who was Tampa Bay’s coach in their Stanley Cup win.
With the exception of the mandated retirement of Wayne Gretzky’s #99, this marks the first time the Lightning have retired the number of any former player.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Martin St. Louis for achieving this accolade.
Dan Boyle Retires
Oct 06, 2016
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This week, 17 year NHL veteran Dan Boyle retired in San Jose, the home of six of his pro seasons.
The defenseman grinded out a long career after being undrafted out of Miami University. Signing with the Florida Panthers, the native of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada would play 129 games for the South Florida team but a trade across the state to the Tampa Bay Lightning would see him turn around his career.
Under the guidance of John Tortorella, Boyle would enjoy his first 50 Point season (2002-03) and was a significant part of the Lightning’s first (and to date, only) Stanley Cup win in 2004. Three years later he would be named a Second Team All Star.
Following the 2007-08 season, Boyle was traded to the San Jose Sharks, where he would go to his first All Star Game and again make Second Team All Star honors. Despite being a loaded team, San Jose was never able to get over the hump and make the Stanley Cup Finals. After six seasons in San Jose, Boyle would play his last two years with the New York Rangers.
Over his career in the National Hockey League, Dan Boyle played in 1,093 Games scoring 163 Goals with 442 Assists. Along with the coveted Stanley Cup he won with Tampa, he also has a Gold Medal with Team Canada in the 2010 Olympics.
Boyle will be eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019. While he isn’t likely to get enshrined, we suspect he will earn a spot on our Notinhalloffame.com Hockey 100.
The defenseman grinded out a long career after being undrafted out of Miami University. Signing with the Florida Panthers, the native of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada would play 129 games for the South Florida team but a trade across the state to the Tampa Bay Lightning would see him turn around his career.
Under the guidance of John Tortorella, Boyle would enjoy his first 50 Point season (2002-03) and was a significant part of the Lightning’s first (and to date, only) Stanley Cup win in 2004. Three years later he would be named a Second Team All Star.
Following the 2007-08 season, Boyle was traded to the San Jose Sharks, where he would go to his first All Star Game and again make Second Team All Star honors. Despite being a loaded team, San Jose was never able to get over the hump and make the Stanley Cup Finals. After six seasons in San Jose, Boyle would play his last two years with the New York Rangers.
Over his career in the National Hockey League, Dan Boyle played in 1,093 Games scoring 163 Goals with 442 Assists. Along with the coveted Stanley Cup he won with Tampa, he also has a Gold Medal with Team Canada in the 2010 Olympics.
Boyle will be eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019. While he isn’t likely to get enshrined, we suspect he will earn a spot on our Notinhalloffame.com Hockey 100.
The Modern Baseball Committee announced their Finalists
Oct 04, 2016
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The Baseball Hall of Fame has officially debuted the “Today’s Game Ballot”, which focuses on players/managers/executives from 1986-2016. This will now be on a four year rotation with Modern Baseball (1970-1987), Golden Days (1950-1969) and Early Baseball (1871-1949).
The Today’s Game Ballot is designed to focus on more contemporary players, many of which have dropped off the ballot in recent years.
10 men have been chosen for this ballot:
Harold Baines: Ranked #40 on Notinhalloffame.com. Baines blasted 384 Home Runs and 1,628 RBIs over a career that was mostly spent as a Designated Hitter. Baines is known mostly for his work with the Chicago White Sox and is a six time All Star.
Albert Belle: Ranked #51 on Notinhalloffame.com. Belle finished in the top three in American League MVP voting three times and is a five time All Star and five time Silver Slugger. He was on the ballot for two years.
Will Clark: Ranked #61 on Notinhalloffame.com. Clark is a six time All Star with four top five National League MVP finishes. He led the NL in bWAR in 1989 and won the NLCS MVP that same year.
Orel Hershiser: Ranked #79 on Notinhalloffamecom. Hershiser would win the Cy Young, MVP and World Series in 1988. Three times he would lead the NL in bWAR for Pitchers.
Davey Johnson: Managed the New York Mets to the 1986 World Series and has a 1,372-1,071 Record.
Mark McGwire: Ranked #15 on Notinhalloffame.com. McGwire is a member of the 500 Home Run Club and is a 12 Time All Star.
Lou Piniella: A Manager for 23 years with a record of 1,835-1,712 and a World Series win with the Cincinnati Reds in 1990.
John Schuerholz: The First General Manager to win the World Series in both leagues, Kansas City in 1985 and Atlanta in 1995.
Bud Seilig: The Commissioner of MLB from 1992 to 2015.
George Steinbrenner: The infamous owner of the New York Yankees won seven World Series Titles.
The focus for many is on McGwire who just left the ballot after ten years and never finished above 25 percent on the ballot.
The 16 man Modern Baseball Committee will be meeting on December 5 on the winter meetings. To be inducted, a candidate require 75% of the vote.
The Today’s Game Ballot is designed to focus on more contemporary players, many of which have dropped off the ballot in recent years.
10 men have been chosen for this ballot:
Harold Baines: Ranked #40 on Notinhalloffame.com. Baines blasted 384 Home Runs and 1,628 RBIs over a career that was mostly spent as a Designated Hitter. Baines is known mostly for his work with the Chicago White Sox and is a six time All Star.
Albert Belle: Ranked #51 on Notinhalloffame.com. Belle finished in the top three in American League MVP voting three times and is a five time All Star and five time Silver Slugger. He was on the ballot for two years.
Will Clark: Ranked #61 on Notinhalloffame.com. Clark is a six time All Star with four top five National League MVP finishes. He led the NL in bWAR in 1989 and won the NLCS MVP that same year.
Orel Hershiser: Ranked #79 on Notinhalloffamecom. Hershiser would win the Cy Young, MVP and World Series in 1988. Three times he would lead the NL in bWAR for Pitchers.
Davey Johnson: Managed the New York Mets to the 1986 World Series and has a 1,372-1,071 Record.
Mark McGwire: Ranked #15 on Notinhalloffame.com. McGwire is a member of the 500 Home Run Club and is a 12 Time All Star.
Lou Piniella: A Manager for 23 years with a record of 1,835-1,712 and a World Series win with the Cincinnati Reds in 1990.
John Schuerholz: The First General Manager to win the World Series in both leagues, Kansas City in 1985 and Atlanta in 1995.
Bud Seilig: The Commissioner of MLB from 1992 to 2015.
George Steinbrenner: The infamous owner of the New York Yankees won seven World Series Titles.
The focus for many is on McGwire who just left the ballot after ten years and never finished above 25 percent on the ballot.
The 16 man Modern Baseball Committee will be meeting on December 5 on the winter meetings. To be inducted, a candidate require 75% of the vote.
The Top 50 Indianapolis Colts of All-Time are now up
Oct 04, 2016
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Our work in progress of the Greatest 50 Players of each major North American franchise continues.
We are proud to present our Top 50 Indianapolis Colts, an organization with 2 Super Bowls, 2 NFL Championships and a rich history in two cities.
As always, we will give you a sneak preview of the top 5:
1. Peyton Manning
2. Johnny Unitas
3. Gino Marchetti
4. Marvin Harrison
5. Raymond Berry
The complete list can be found here and we encourage you to check it our and voice your opinions.
Up next will be the Top 50 Minnesota Timberwolves, and yes the #1 choice on that one was very easy!
Look for that soon!
We are proud to present our Top 50 Indianapolis Colts, an organization with 2 Super Bowls, 2 NFL Championships and a rich history in two cities.
As always, we will give you a sneak preview of the top 5:
1. Peyton Manning
2. Johnny Unitas
3. Gino Marchetti
4. Marvin Harrison
5. Raymond Berry
The complete list can be found here and we encourage you to check it our and voice your opinions.
Up next will be the Top 50 Minnesota Timberwolves, and yes the #1 choice on that one was very easy!
Look for that soon!