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Dani Santino
Nov 23, 2014
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The Contributors
There haven’t been many television series about sports focusing on a female character, and in Necessary Roughness, we have a unique one where we have Dani Santino, a divorcee who become a therapist for a professional football team. It would become a minor hit for the USA Network, though it was more about her drama than anything that occurred on the field. This wasn’t a bad show, but did it make enough of a dent to be considered a legit possibility to generate an inductee.
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Necessary Roughness (2011-13)
Actor:
Callie Thorne
Role Portrayed:
Sports Therapist
Why You Should Vote For Her:
We’ll say this. This was a very unique character and one we have never seen before.
Why You Should Not Vote For Her:
Was this a big enough show?
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Captain Peter Holly
Nov 23, 2014
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The Contributors
In 1976, Charlton Heston starred as Captain Peter Colby, where he leads the investigation to stop a sniper threatening the Super Bowl. This is not exactly a sports film, and really a Charlton Heston action vehicle, but we have far bigger stretches than this on the ballot. Besides, this is Moses!
Coach Bill Fuller
Nov 23, 2014
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The Contributors
We can say this about Hang Time, at least the Head Coach wasn’t presented as a moron, as usually adults were presented as inferior intellects on these teen sitcoms. We also liked that Coach Bill Fuller was played by former NBA star, Reggie Theus. Saying all that, this was about it as though this program lasted five years (Theus was only there for the forst three), it was a forgettable program overall with no real legacy. Incidentally, Theus left the show and was replaced by Dick Butkus, who we far preferred in Miller Lite commercials.
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Hang Time (1995-98)
Actor:
Reggie Theus
Role Portrayed:
High School Basketball Coach
Why You Should Vote For Him:
Yeah, he was a little wooden, but he was presented as an admirable character.
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
Were any of the people who was watching this show, watching for Theus?
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Coach Ben Fredricks
Nov 23, 2014
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The Contributors
From the brilliant “one and done” series, Freaks and Geeks, we have stereotypical gym teacher, Coach Fredricks, who we see a little more of when he starts to date the mom of one of the geeks; his worst athletic student. Just being on this show is enough to secure a nomination, but lets add to it that this guy was also Biff Tannen!
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)
Actor:
Thomas F. Wilson
Role Portrayed:
High School Gym Teacher
Why You Should Vote For Him:
If you don’t, you better make like a tree and get out of here.
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
It’s a gym teacher. Does it matter that this Biff Tannen?
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