We are a month removed from the Baseball Hall of Fame 2021 vote, and that means it is time to release our new list of those to consider for Cooperstown in 2022.  With nobody elected in 2021, there are no removals from the list, but there are four new entries.  We currently have 108 on this list, and by Spring, we will be expanding it to an even 300, which will be our fixed number moving forward.

As per our first year, there are three number ones, with the rational showing one eligible, and two ineligibles (Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson) due to gambling.

Remaining at #1A is Pete Rose, the man who collected an all-time record 4,256 Hits.  Rose was banned from the game over 30 years ago for betting on baseball.  

Also, staying at #1B, is “Shoeless” Joe Jackson.  Jackson was suspended for his alleged participation in the Chicago White Sox throwing of the 1919 World Series.

Barry Bonds is at #1C.  Bonds is the all-time leading Home Run leader with 762, and he is also first in Walks (2,558), Win Probability Added (127.7) and Power-Speed # (613.9).  While never caught, the seven-time MVP was widely suspected of PED use, and the Baseball Hall of Fame voters have kept him out.  He only has one year left of eligibility.  

Roger Clemens is just behind Bonds at #2.  Like Bonds, Clemens has been kept out of Cooperstown due to PED suspicion, and he is also entering his tenth and final year on the ballot.  Clemens is a seven-time Cy Young Award winner and is third all-time in Strikeouts (4,672).

The highest debut is Alex Rodriguez, who appears at #3. Unlike Bonds and Clemens, Rodriguez was twice suspended for PED use, but also, unlike Bonds and Clemens, he seems to be welcomed back as shown by his gig at Fox.  Rodriguez is fourth all-time in Home Runs (696).

Former Detroit Tiger Second Baseman, Lou Whitaker, is at #4.  Whitaker was a member of Detroit’s 1984 World Series Championship team, and is considered one of the best infielders not in the Baseball Hall.  

Bill Dahlen, a former star in the 1900s is in at #5.  Dahlen won a World Series with the New York Giants in 1905, and is still in the top-fifty in bWAR for Position Players.

Curt Schilling is at #6.  The former two-time World Series champion has one year left and has asked to be removed from the ballot after failing to enter the Hall.  He has feuded with media in the past, and his current right-wing politics have alienated many others.  

At #7 is Manny Ramirez.  Like Rodriguez, Ramirez has also been suspended for PEDs twice, and it has hampered his pursuit for a Hall of Fame plaque.  

Our second top-ten debut is at #8, David Ortiz, Ramirez’s former teammate in Boston.  With the Red Sox, Ortiz became the best Designated Hitter that baseball has ever seen, and would win three World Series rings.

Todd Heltonremains in the top ten at #9.  The career Colorado Rockie is trending towards induction in roughly three years.

Tommy Johnrounds out the top ten.  Ironically, the surgery that bears his name, is recognized by the Hall.  His only path for induction is with the Veteran’s Committee.

There are two other new entries, Mark Teixeira at #93 and Jimmy Rollins at #102.

Thank you all for your support, and look for our revised Football list next month.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity. As such, we are very happy to present our third revision of our top 50 Minnesota Timberwolves of all-time.

As for all of our top 50 players in basketball we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the NBA. 

3. Playoff accomplishments.

4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

This one went a complete overhaul, which was reflected in our top five as seen below.

The complete list can be found here, but as always, we announce our top five in this article.  They are:

1. Kevin Garnett                                         

2. Karl-Anthony Towns

3. Kevin Love

4. Wally Szczerbiak 

5. Terrell Brandon

Our top five remains the same, but there has been tinkering throughout the rest of the list.

We welcome your input and commentsand as always, we thank you for your support.

Entertainment is a big part of modern life. People like being entertained and like entertaining others. Hence the parties, movies, TV shows, and other forms of entertainment. But sometimes people don’t know what to do in their free time. That’s why they need to get hobbies to make their lives more entertaining. The good news is that you have plenty of hobbies to pick from and most of them are entertaining. So, if you don’t know where to start then here are some suggestions:

Become a Sports Fan

If you’re looking to learn about team spirit and have a good time with your friends then becoming a sports fan is the hobby for you. You’ve got loads of sports to choose from. Baseball, hockey, basketball, MMA, e-sports, and more. Matches happen quite often and when they do you’ll have peak entertainment in your free time. Sports have huge fan bases so you’ll meet some new people as well.

Some sports fans also like to bet to make the match more interesting. They can do so online nowadays as there are plenty of sportsbooks sites available. One of them is Novibet and it covers a variety of sports including football, tennis, cricket, e-sports, and more. The important thing about visiting these sites is to bet responsibly.

Do Some Exercise

Some might argue that exercise has nothing to do with entertainment. But no one disputes the fact that you can make exercise entertaining. All you need to do is create the right atmosphere. Things can change with a bit of music or with the right workout podcast. It’s true that exercising can be hard at times but it’s great for your body. By exercising 2-3 times a week you keep yourself in shape and you’re fit to take on any challenges the day throws at you.

Do Some Reading

A good book can keep you entertained for hours. It can give your brain a proper workout and take you to a world you never knew existed. Just like the variety of sports, there’s a variety of books to choose from. You can find more than one selection of books online and pick out one or more that pique your interest. It can be crime, thriller, sports, or biographical books. If you’ve got a good book then you’ll dive into it and before you know it you’ve spent several hours with it.

Play a Game or Two

Gaming is probably one of the most popular hobbies of today. There are millions of gamers all over the world and some of your friends are gamers too. You’ve probably played one or two games in your life. If you’re looking to entertain yourself then gaming is the way to go.

You’ve got plenty of titles to choose from. If you’re feeling competitive then you can go for online titles regardless if they’re RPGs or shooters. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a good single-player game you can find them in abundance as well. All in all, you should pick a game that suits you.

We are in the preliminary process of reworking our Notinhalloffame.com Football List, which ranks the top 300 former players who should be considered for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  The top new entrant will be DeMarcus Ware, a nine-time Pro Bowl Linebacker, who played most of his career with the Dallas Cowboys.  Ware is expected to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first year of eligibility, but he was recently asked about his former teammate, Quarterback, Tony Romo.

He had this to say:

“From his resume, yes.  If it’s going off championships, no.  If it’s one of those things where you’re looking at a Hall of Fame quarterback according to how many titles they won, he won’t make it.  But from the way he played and the stats that he put up, all of that? Yes.  He’ll make it for sure.  Especially with his image now in the media, being a big-time guy on television.  So, here is the perfect candidate for it.  To also promote the Hall of Fame classes and stuff, so it makes sense.”  

We are not sure that we will be even ranking Romo in our top 300, but should we?

As always, we will be paying attention to Hall of Fame news, and look for our revised Football list next March.