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Rodney Ruxin
Oct 27, 2013
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The son of “Brundlefly” (now that should be worth something right there) Rodney Ruxin is ultra-competitive and super paranoid. Naturally, this makes for a comedic combination of self-loathing and a braggadocios personality. It is hard to imagine the show without him.
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
The League (2009-)
Actor:
Nick Kroll
Role Portrayed:
Fantasy Football Team Owner
Why you should vote for him:
We will go with the “Brundlefly” reason.
Why you should not vote for him:
The same for all “League” characters; this is a hit on a relatively small channel, and has not been seen by many.
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Rev. Fred Sultan
Oct 27, 2013
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The Contributors
Sometimes, we have wondered if Samuel L. Jackson appeared in every movie from 1990 to present day. We know he hasn’t, but we also wonder if there is any role he hasn’t turned down. Minor sarcasm aside, the arguable king of cinematic cool, usually can make even the most unwatchable film palatable.
The Great White Hype was not a terrible boxing movie, nor was it Oscar caliber. As you may have deduced, the best part of the movie for us was Jackson, playing the Don King like boxing promoter, Reverend Fred Sultan. He may have been a sleazier caricature of King, but as always, Jackson made it the coolest role in the movie. Of course, in this film, it wasn’t exactly hard as there were not any great characters in this movie, however if you want Samuel L. Jackson in the Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame, this is the only shot.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
The Great White Hype (1996)
Actor:
Samuel L. Jackson
Role Portrayed:
Boxing Promoter
Why you should vote for him:
There are few people (in any walk of life) cooler than Samuel L. Jackson.
Why you should not vote for him:
The film was average at best….and that might be a stretch.
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Reese Bobby
Oct 27, 2013
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The Contributors
Reese Bobby will never win “Father of the Year”, but when his son Ricky was down and out, it was the Reese who brought him back to the basics to build him up again. That could be worth something for this goofy Hall of Fame that we have.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
Actor:
Gary Cole
Role Portrayed:
Father
Why you should vote for him:
The FAHOF could use a paternal figure, don’t you think?
Why you should not vote for him:
If you are looking for an overall positive influence, this probably isn’t it.
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Ray Kinsella
Oct 27, 2013
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The Contributors
Somehow, with the strike of 1994, and the constant PED issues that plagued the game of Baseball, Field of Dreams just doesn’t have the same impact anymore. Our heroes of the diamond have taken a pounding, and you have to wonder if our cynical nature could take a film like this anymore.
Perhaps that doesn’t matter, as in 1989 you could make this film and there are many who consider this one of the greatest baseball films ever made. Kevin Costner’s earnest portrayal of Iowa farmer Roy Kinsella touched hearts and Americans everywhere looked at their fathers and sons and remembered how the American pastime altered their lives.
We wonder aloud however if we started this Hall of Fame in 1992 that the character of Ray Kinsella would be an early ballot entry. With the way we think of the game now….is it still? We are looking forward to finding out.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Field of Dreams (1989)
Actor:
Kevin Costner
Role Portrayed:
Farmer
Why you should vote for him:
He is the main character in one of the most inspirational baseball movies of all time.
Why you should not vote for him:
How Major League Baseball has evolved since the movie, does not help his cause.
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