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Lightning Conlon
Nov 23, 2014
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Every boxing movie needs a trainer right? Following in the vein of Mickey Goldmill, Rocky…er…Razor Sharp’s trainer is a crusty old codger, though this one has a better sense of humor. What that means for this Hall isn’t a whole lot, as the film will likely struggle to get an inductee of any kind.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Grudge Match (2013)
Actor:
Alan Arkin
Role Portrayed:
Boxing Trainer
Why You Should Vote For Him:
Arkin was likable, and knows how to nail the curmudgeon with the heart of gold as well as anyone.
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
Arkin has playing this type of role for years.
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Jane Aubrey
Nov 23, 2014
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Generally, we don’t include girlfriends as potential Contributors, but since “For Love of the Game” is half RomCom and half sports films, we thought this was worth a nomination.
Although we personally far preferred the intricacies of Billy Chapel (Kevin Costner) on the mound, the relationship between Chapel and Jane Aubrey (Kelly Preston) was half of the movie, and since she was billed second in what was a respected sports film, she deserves a nomination. Also, we want to throw her a bone for being the beard for Travolta for so many years.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
For Love of the Game (1999)
Actor:
Kelly Preston
Role Portrayed:
Girlfriend
Why You Should Vote For Her:
We’ll say this; she was one of the better girlfriends, or at least one of the most multi-dimensional in terms of character.
Why You Should Not Vote For Her:
It’s a girlfriend role. That is probably not what a lot of people think that this Hall of Fame should be about.
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Harry Hogge
Nov 23, 2014
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Based (and can’t you also tell by the alliteration?) on Harry Hyde, the Crew Chief for NASCAR legend, Bobby Issac, Harry Hogge was the patient, vertebral mentor for the reckless and youthful Cole Trickle in Days of Thunder. Although Duvall was fine in what was a weak film, we still have to admire the way he was calm the way he taught Trickle what a carbonator was.
Bet that Harry Hyde never had to that for Issac!
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Days of Thunder (1990)
Actor:
Robert Duvall
Role Portrayed:
NASCAR Crew Chief
Why You Should Vote For Him:
Duvall is an acting legend, and had patience with Cruise (Trickle) on film, and probably off of it!
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
Days of Thunder may have made a lot of money, but it was not exactly a stellar flick.
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George Washington Duke
Nov 23, 2014
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In Rocky V, we are introduced to the first boxing promoter in the series in George Washington Duke, who with out the loud hair was basically a rip off of Don King. Duke manipulated the young and naïve protégé of Rocky Balboa, Tommy Gunn, and as such became the real de facto villain in the film, and fans (although they may have agreed it was by far the weakest film of the series) cheered louder when Duke got knocked out as opposed to Gunn.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Rocky V (1990)
Actor:
Richard Gant
Role Portrayed:
Boxing Promoter
Why You Should Vote For Him:
He was the true villain in Rocky V.
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
The real antagonist should be in the ring in a Rocky film.
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