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Randy "The Ram" Robinson
Sep 23, 2013
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The Athletes
“The Wrestler” does not have that happy ending that most professional wrestling matches have. Actually, it has that ending that sadly mimicked the life of many pro wrestlers. It is not a film that appeals to only wrestling fans, but a dramatic masterpiece that was the most acclaimed of the year (2008) and justifiably gained a mass audience.
“The Wrestler” in question was Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke) whose best days were at least two decades behind him and was living a shell of existence to satisfy the only thing he really knows. If this Hall of Fame is to be based on great performances than it seems difficult to see “The Ram” out of this cyber-establishment for long.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
The Wrestler (2008)
Actor:
Mickey Rourke
Why you should vote for him:
If this Hall is based on acting, Rourke’s “Randy the Ram” should be a lock.
Why you should not vote for him:
Sad endings may not be for the Hall.
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Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy
Sep 23, 2013
Published in
The Athletes
Roy “Tin Cup” McAvoy should have been a golf superstar, but lacked the ambition; until he was pissed off by Don Johnson and wanted to beat him at the U.S. Open and land Rene Russo in the process. As always Kevin Costner (McAvoy) plays a fictitious athlete brilliantly and unlike Crash Davis, who had the drive but not the talent, McAvoy was talented but lacked the drive. What stood out the most in this film was his 12 on the 18th hole, where after attempt after attempt he tried to shoot the ball over the water hazard instead of playing it safe. He cost himself a chance at the Open, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process, yet it was far more memorable than had he won in a playoff. Could any other golf finish have been more memorable?
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Tin Cup (1996)
Actor:
Kevin Costner
Why you should vote for him:
Just for that 12 on the 18th hole alone.
Why you should not vote for him:
He didn’t win. Actually, on the scorecard, he finished pretty low.
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Ross "The Boss" Rhea
Sep 23, 2013
Published in
The Athletes
It may not have been a large role, but was not Leiv Schreiber effective as Ross “The Boss” Rhea” in his role as a hockey goon? We think so, and we thought he nailed the rile as a veteran goon to the ‘t’ thus leading to an effective contest against the hero at the end. He was a villain who was not exactly evil, but was motivated to win based on his athletic accomplishments. That in itself makes him a solid character for our purposes.
The Bullet Points:
Movie(s) Appeared:
Goon (2011)
Actor:
Leiv Schreiber
Position Portrayed:
Enforcer
Played for:
St. John’s Shamrocks
Why you should vote for him:
For a villain, it was more depth than you would expect for a sports role.
Why you should not vote for him:
It isn’t exactly the best representation of Minor Hockey.
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Rod Tidwell
Sep 23, 2013
Published in
The Athletes
How about an Academy Award winning performance for the Hall? Cuba Gooding Jr, won the best Supporting Actor Award for his performance as Rod Tidwell, the braggadocios Wide Receiver who is Jerry Maguire’s lone client. Although, Maguire is often credited with the “Show me the Money” line, it was Tidwell who actually said it first.
Tidwell was comedic gold when showcasing his swagger, but Gooding Jr. was given probably the best role in his life, and gave the character a depth that allowed us to care about him personally. Tidwell’s gridiron play was featured prominently; especially on a featured Monday Night Football game where he caught a touchdown while appearing to suffer a serious injury. Rod Tidwell was ok, and we could easily argue that up until that point, that catch was the top moment in the history of the Arizona Cardinals.
It would get better for Arizona, though not for Cuba Gooding Jr.’s acting career. His roles got smaller, movie choices got worse and he joined that strange place where his name is a “Wait, he won an Oscar?” category that is flattering and demeaning at the same time. However, should we punish Rod Tidwell for “Radio” and “Snow Dogs”?
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Jerry Maguire (1996)
Actor:
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Position Portrayed:
Wide Receiver
Played for:
Arizona Cardinals
Why you should vote for him:
This is a rare chance to award an Oscar performance in our Hall.
Why you should not vote for him:
Perhaps as penalty for every horrible career choice, Cuba Gooding Jr. made after this movie.
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