2023 Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame - Round 1

O. W. Shaddock

TV Show/Movie Appeared: North Dallas Forty (1979)
Actor/Actress: John Matuszak
Position Portrayed: Offensive Lineman
Played For:: North Dallas Bulls
Why you should vote:: How about for bonus points as the antagonist in “Caveman” and for being “Sloth” in the Goonies?
Why you should not vote:: There were more memorable characters in this movie.
His role was not a big one, but O.W. Shaddock makes the ballot for having one of the best lines ever in a sports film when talking angrily to his coach:

“Every time I call it a game, you call it a business. And every time I call it a business, you call it a game."

Trust us, it sounds better when it comes from the angry lips of John Matuszak.