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Billy Young
Nov 17, 2014
Published in
The Athletes
Forgetting that Roy Scheider was way too old to be playing a baseball player, even in the last year of his career, a lot of people enjoyed watching the Disney Channel film, Tiger Town. He was linked with a young super fan who when he closed his eyes and wished hard enough, would result in a Home Run. Sure, it was as far fetched as Scheider being a baseball player, but it was a decent family film and we enjoyed the cameos from actual Detroit Tigers, though we doubt that Sparky Anderson ever legitimately thought about playing him in the Outfield.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Tiger Town (1983)
Actor:
Roy Scheider
Position Played:
Outfield
Played For:
Detroit Tigers
Why You Should Vote For Him:
It was an early Disney Channel favorite, and a nice story to boot.
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
Even for his last season, Scheider looked ten years to old for the role.
Billy "The Kid" McDonnen
Nov 17, 2014
Published in
The Athletes
Grudge Match may not have been a fan favorite of the critics, but for many this was a fun throwback remembering two of their past favorite actors, at least that is how we viewed it. In this film, Robert DeNiro plays former Light Heavyweight Champion, Billy “The Kid” McDonnen, a braggadocios though successful man living in the past. DeNiro is able to flex his comedic chops, though not necessarily his muscles, as he physically just did not look up to this. Still, this is Robert DeNiro so we will give him a pass!
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Grudge Match (2013)
Actor:
Robert DeNiro
Why You Should Vote For Him:
DeNiro is a legend, even in roles that are beneath him.
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
With all due respect to DeNiro, there are more iconic fictional boxers than this.
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Alexis Winston
Nov 15, 2014
Published in
The Athletes
Ice Castles was more of a sappy love story than an athletic story, but for our purposes we have a champion caliber figure skater who through a freak accident goes blind. She learns to skate with the disability, but it was a film more about making teen girls cry than anything else. Not exactly a winning formula is it?
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Ice Castles (1978)
Actor:
Lynn-Holly Johnson
Why You Should Vote For Her:
Well, if you want to vote based on overcoming the odds, this is about as good as it gets.
Why You Should Not Vote For Her:
This could be one of the cheesiest characters on the ballot.
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Takeo Spikes
Nov 14, 2014
Published in
2018 Football Eligibles
A durable Linebacker throughout his lengthy NFL career, Takeo Spikes recorded over 1,400 Tackles over his career, which saw him go to the Pro Bowl twice. The 2006 Ed Block Courage Award winner holds the dubious distinction of having played the most games in the National Football League without ever having tasted a playoff game. Without ever playing in January, it is hard to see Spikes becoming a serious Canton contender.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Augusta, Georgia, U.S.A.
Eligible In
2018
Position:
Linebacker
Played for:
Cincinnati Bengals
Buffalo Bills
Philadelphia Eagles
San Francisco 49ers
San Diego Chargers
College:
Auburn
Drafted:
1st Round, 13th Overall in 1998
Major Accolades and Awards:
Pro Bowl Selections (2) (2003 & 2004)
First Team All Pro Selection (1) (2004)
Second Team All Pro Selection (1) (2003)
Ed Block Courage Award (2006)
Super Bowl Rings (None)
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (1) (2004)
Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (1) (2004)
Notable All Time Rankings:
38. Games Started: 215
Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame:
None
Should Takeo Spikes be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 33.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 40.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 21.4%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 4.8%