The Poker Hall of Fame has announced their ten Finalists for their Hall; an institution that was first established in 1979. 

The Hall, which currently has 48 members has the following criteria that must be met in order to be inducted:



A player must have played poker against acknowledged top competition.

Be a minimum of 40 years old at time of nomination

Played for high stakes

Played consistently well, gaining the respect of peers

Stood the test of time


Or, for non-players, contributed to the overall growth and success of the game of poker, with indelible positive and lasting results.

The ten nominees are:

Swedish born Chris Bjorin, a two-time WSOP Bracelet winner and a past nominee for the past four years.

David Chiu, a Chinese-American player who is a first time nominee and a five-time WSOP Bracelet winner.

Bruno Fitoussi, from France who finished as high as eight in the WSOP, and was a nominee last year.

Jennifer Harman, a two-time WSOP bracelet winner from Reno, Nevada who has been nominated the last four years.

Indonesian born American, John Juanda, a five-time Bracelet winner on the WSOP.

From Spain, Carlos Mortenson, a two-time WSOP Bracelet winner and three time champion on the World Poker Tour.

From Italy, Max Pescatori, a two time WSOP Bracelet winner.

Terry Rogers, one of the top poker players from Ireland.

Matt Savage, an American Tournament Director.

David “Devilsfish” Ulliott, from the United Kingdom and one-time winner of a WSOP Bracelet and one-time winner of the World Poker Tour.

With each passing year, the Poker Hall of Fame increases in prestige as the sport/game continues to grow.

The Class of 2015 will be announced at the final table of the World Series of Poker on November, 10 at Binion’s in Las Vegas. 

Is this an induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Not really…but it is noteworthy at least in our eyes.

During this year’s spring training campaign, comedic actor Will Ferrell played ten positions for ten spring training teams in one day.

While it was a stunt, it was an incredible one at that and one that resulted in a mock plaque from the Baseball Hall of Fame commemorating that accomplishment; though we should mention that on the plaque that there was an HBO logo and a date indicating when his special took place…that being when he where did that task.

It may not be serious, but there was a plaque and Hall of Fame jersey issued to Ferrell…though it is unknown at this time whether it will be displayed in Cooperstown, New York, the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Regardless, it is a fun “induction” and promotion for both MLB and HBO and we know that we will be watching once it comes on television! 

Over the last few months, we here at Notinhalloffame.com have been so focused on other endeavors at the site, that we neglected to tell you about the continuing opportunity fro you to cast your opinion on existing Hockey Hall of Famers.

With that in mind, we here at Notinhhalloffame.com have expended greatly to allow you to vote on Hockey Hall of Fame inductees from 1999-2001.

The Players/Builders from that existing time frame include:

The 1999 Hockey Hall of Fame Class:

Scott Morrison, the former President and the CEO of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Wayne Gretzky, “The Great One” who is considered to be the finest hockey player of all time.

The 2000 Hockey Hall of Fame Class:

Denis Savard, a long time Chicago Blackhawk and seven time All Star who would win a Stanley Cup with Montreal.

Joe Mullen, a three time Stanley Cup Champion, two time Lady Byng Trophy recipient and former First Team All NHL Team.

Walter Bush, who helped bring the NHL to Minnesota, women’s hockey to the Olympics and was the president of U.S. Hockey for nearly twenty years.

The 2001 Hockey Hall of Fame Class:

Craig Patrick, a decent player in his own right but was known for his administrative prowess with the Pittsburgh Penguins earning two Stanley Cup Rings.

Dale Hawerchuk, a former Calder Trophy winner and five time All Star with the original Winnipeg Jets.

Jari Kurri, a Finnish born superstar with the Edmonton Oilers and five time Stanley Cup Champion.

Mike Gartner, a durable forward and seven time NHL All Star. 

Viachevslev Fetisov, a three time Stanley Cup winner with the Detroit Red Wings and a two Time Gold Medalist with the Soviet Union.

I think you know what we are looking for you to do!

When your time permits, take a look at this group and let us know if their Hall of Fame inductions are justified!

The intention here at Notinhalloffame.com is to take a look at every franchise from the four main North American Sports and who the best fifty is for each team.  It will be a daunting task for sure, but it will also include a look at how each team handles retiring numbers, franchise hall of fames and other post career accolades.

As such, we here are Notinhalloffame.com are acknowledging the Atlanta Hawks’ decision to retire the number of Dikembe Mutombo, the finger wagging shot-blocker who just entered the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Mutombo, who wore #55 throughout his entire professional career, was a Hawk for nearly five of his eighteen year career, earning All Star accolades in four of those seasons.  The African born player was named to two of his four NBA Defensive Player of the Year Awards in Atlanta and also would be a two time Blocks Champion and two time Rebound Champion as a Hawk.

Overall as an Atlanta Hawk, Dikembe Mutombo had an 11.9 Points, 12.6 Rebounds and 3.2 Blocks per Game Average with an 18.9 PER.

We would like to congratulate Dikembe Mutombo on this latest accolade.