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RIP: Maurice White
Feb 05, 2016
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Not in Hall of Fame News
We lost another musical legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer today.
At the age of 74, Maurice White, the founder, and lead singer and songwriter for the legendary band, Earth, Wind & Fire died last night in his sleep.
Earth, Wind & Fire would become one of the most successful bands of the 1970’s, and as the heart and leader of the group is arguably one of the most successful musicians of all time. The band would have six top ten albums and seven top ten singles, most notably “Boogie Wonderland”, “Shining Star”, “September” and “Let’s Groove”.
In addition to taking Earth, Wind & Fire to the disco/funk/R&B stratosphere, White took the careers of the Emotions and Deniece Williams to the next level and was a key collaborator for artists like the Weather Report, Neil Diamond and Jennifer Holliday.
Maurice White was forced to leave as an active performer from Earth, Wind & Fire due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease, but he still remained in the background as the head of the band. He would still remain active as a producer and a songwriter.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to offer our condolences to the friends and family of Maurice White.
At the age of 74, Maurice White, the founder, and lead singer and songwriter for the legendary band, Earth, Wind & Fire died last night in his sleep.
Earth, Wind & Fire would become one of the most successful bands of the 1970’s, and as the heart and leader of the group is arguably one of the most successful musicians of all time. The band would have six top ten albums and seven top ten singles, most notably “Boogie Wonderland”, “Shining Star”, “September” and “Let’s Groove”.
In addition to taking Earth, Wind & Fire to the disco/funk/R&B stratosphere, White took the careers of the Emotions and Deniece Williams to the next level and was a key collaborator for artists like the Weather Report, Neil Diamond and Jennifer Holliday.
Maurice White was forced to leave as an active performer from Earth, Wind & Fire due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease, but he still remained in the background as the head of the band. He would still remain active as a producer and a songwriter.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to offer our condolences to the friends and family of Maurice White.
The Top 50 Boston Bruins of All Time are here!
Feb 04, 2016
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Regular visitors know that we have been (slowly but surely) working on the Top 50 North American Franchises of all-time. We have given you the Top 50 Charlotte Hornets and Baltimore Ravens. It is now time for our first NHL franchise, the Original Six franchise, The Boston Bruins.
Note that while the NHL season is under way, this list reflects accomplishments up until the end of the 2014-15 Season.
This list, and all hockey lists are based on traditional metrics, advanced metrics, length of service, popularity and post season performance and accolades.
The complete list can be found here, but for those who are curious immediately as to who the top five are, we’ll grant that immediately:
1. Bobby Orr.
2. Eddie Shore.
3. Ray Bourque.
4. Phil Esposito.
5. Milt Schmidt.
We look forward to your comments on this list and it will be updated annually.
Up next will be the Buffalo Bills.
Look for that in the upcoming weeks.
The Buffalo Bills will be the next franchise to be looked at next and as always we here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to thank you for your input!
Note that while the NHL season is under way, this list reflects accomplishments up until the end of the 2014-15 Season.
This list, and all hockey lists are based on traditional metrics, advanced metrics, length of service, popularity and post season performance and accolades.
The complete list can be found here, but for those who are curious immediately as to who the top five are, we’ll grant that immediately:
1. Bobby Orr.
2. Eddie Shore.
3. Ray Bourque.
4. Phil Esposito.
5. Milt Schmidt.
We look forward to your comments on this list and it will be updated annually.
Up next will be the Buffalo Bills.
Look for that in the upcoming weeks.
The Buffalo Bills will be the next franchise to be looked at next and as always we here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to thank you for your input!
Justin Tuck Retires
Feb 04, 2016
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Oakland Raiders Defensive End, Justin Tuck has announced his retirement from the National Football League after an eleven year career.
Tuck was drafted in the third round by the New York Giants out of Notre Dame in 2005 and was a large part of the Giants Super Bowl wins in XLII and XLVI. Tuck was a Pro Bowl selection in 2008 and 2010 and holds the distinction of being the only player to record multiple Quarterback Sacks in multiple Super Bowls.
Tuck would sign with the Oakland Raiders in 2014, but would be forced to sit out 2015 due to injury. He retires with 66.5 Quarterback Sacks, 510 Tackles and 22 Forced Fumbles.
While he is not likely to earn a place in Canton, he has solidified a strong place in the history of the New York Giants.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to wish Justin Tuck the best in the next stage of his life and thank him for the memories on the field!
Tuck was drafted in the third round by the New York Giants out of Notre Dame in 2005 and was a large part of the Giants Super Bowl wins in XLII and XLVI. Tuck was a Pro Bowl selection in 2008 and 2010 and holds the distinction of being the only player to record multiple Quarterback Sacks in multiple Super Bowls.
Tuck would sign with the Oakland Raiders in 2014, but would be forced to sit out 2015 due to injury. He retires with 66.5 Quarterback Sacks, 510 Tackles and 22 Forced Fumbles.
While he is not likely to earn a place in Canton, he has solidified a strong place in the history of the New York Giants.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to wish Justin Tuck the best in the next stage of his life and thank him for the memories on the field!
Awards = HOF? Part Fourteen: The Defensive Rookie of the Year
Feb 03, 2016
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From the Desk of the Chairman
We here at Notinhalloffame.com thought it would be fun to take a look at the major awards in North American team sports and see how it translates into Hall of Fame potential.
Needless to say, different awards in different sports yield hall of fame potential. In basketball, the team sport with the least amount of players on a roster, the dividend for greatness much higher. In baseball, it is not as much as a great individual season does not have the same impact.
Needless to say, different awards in different sports yield hall of fame potential. In basketball, the team sport with the least amount of players on a roster, the dividend for greatness much higher. In baseball, it is not as much as a great individual season does not have the same impact.