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Mike Martz upset that T.O. is a HOF Finalist
Jan 31, 2016
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Terrell Owens is a Football Hall of Fame Finalist, but not everybody is happy about that.
Former St. Louis Rams Head Coach, Mike Martz, spoke with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and was very candid about he felt about Owens being a Finalist, while his former receivers, Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt were not.
"You can't print how I felt when T.O. leapfrogged those two. That's just plain out-and-out ridiculous. If they big-timed it and did all that dumb stuff, they'd get in probably earlier. I think they'll eventually get in. I don't think that's an issue, but it's tragic that people think of them like that. If Marvin Harrison gets in, how could they not get in?
Look at their production. More importantly, look at their yards per catch. And then look at it consistently over a long period of time -- it'll compare to anybody. In some cases, nobody comes close. I mean nobody's even come close to what Torry did."
Along with Owens, Marvin Harrison is one of two Wide Receivers who made the Finalists for the Hall of Fame. Bruce and Holt did not make that cut this year.
For reference here are the key statistics for all four players:
While T.O. does seem to have the greater overall statistics, all four are Hall of Fame caliber and it is worth noting however that Owens is the only one without a Super Bowl Ring.
Martz might be upset over the perceived snub of his Wide Receivers, he does have two players, Quarterback, Kurt Warner and Offensive Lineman, Orlando Pace have made the final round.
On Saturday, the next class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be announced, and you can believe we will be watching intensely!
Former St. Louis Rams Head Coach, Mike Martz, spoke with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and was very candid about he felt about Owens being a Finalist, while his former receivers, Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt were not.
"You can't print how I felt when T.O. leapfrogged those two. That's just plain out-and-out ridiculous. If they big-timed it and did all that dumb stuff, they'd get in probably earlier. I think they'll eventually get in. I don't think that's an issue, but it's tragic that people think of them like that. If Marvin Harrison gets in, how could they not get in?
Look at their production. More importantly, look at their yards per catch. And then look at it consistently over a long period of time -- it'll compare to anybody. In some cases, nobody comes close. I mean nobody's even come close to what Torry did."
Along with Owens, Marvin Harrison is one of two Wide Receivers who made the Finalists for the Hall of Fame. Bruce and Holt did not make that cut this year.
For reference here are the key statistics for all four players:
| Receptions |
Receiving Yards |
Touchdowns |
Yards/Rec |
All-Purpose Yards |
|
| Owens |
1,087 |
15,934 |
156 |
14.8 |
16,276 |
| Harrison |
1,102 |
14,580 |
128 |
13.2 |
14,805 |
| Bruce |
1,024 |
15,208 |
91 |
14.9 |
15,347 |
| Holt |
920 |
13,382 |
74 |
14.5 |
13,456 |
While T.O. does seem to have the greater overall statistics, all four are Hall of Fame caliber and it is worth noting however that Owens is the only one without a Super Bowl Ring.
Martz might be upset over the perceived snub of his Wide Receivers, he does have two players, Quarterback, Kurt Warner and Offensive Lineman, Orlando Pace have made the final round.
On Saturday, the next class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be announced, and you can believe we will be watching intensely!
The RRHOF have a Beastie Boys exhibit this weekend
Jan 30, 2016
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be having an exhibit this weekend devoted to the 2012 inductee, The Beastie Boys.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame curator, Meredith Rutledge-Bolger told Cleveland.co that they had “a rich, deep collection of stuff” from when the Beastie Boys were inducted in 2012.
This includes hand written lyrics to “Brass Monkey” the Volkswagon medallion that belonged to Mike D, and their outfits from the “Intergalactic” video.
Perhaps we have another reason to visit Cleveland?
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame curator, Meredith Rutledge-Bolger told Cleveland.co that they had “a rich, deep collection of stuff” from when the Beastie Boys were inducted in 2012.
This includes hand written lyrics to “Brass Monkey” the Volkswagon medallion that belonged to Mike D, and their outfits from the “Intergalactic” video.
Perhaps we have another reason to visit Cleveland?
Torii Hunter to the Minnesota Twins HOF
Jan 30, 2016
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Last fall, the Minnesota Twins announced that the two year waiting period following retirement to be eligible had been lifted. This paces way for today’s announcement that Torii Hunter will be entering the organization’s Hall of Fame following his retirement last year.
Torii Hunter sent twelve of his nineteen seasons with Minnesota; his first eleven and the final one of his career. As a Twin, he was an All Star twice and a Gold Glove winner seven times. His overall numbers in Minnesota saw him accumulate 1,323 Hits, 214 Home Runs, a .268/.321/.462 Slash Line and a bWAR of 26.2.
Hunter will not be entering alone as he will be joined by John Gordon, who broadcasted Minnesota games from 1987 to 2011.
To enter the Twins Hall of Fame, a player needs to receive 60 percent of the 66 member committee, which consists of media members, former players and Twins officials. Hunter received all 66 votes. Gordon’s path to election came through the 23 member Veteran’s Committee.
Torri Hunter becomes the 19th player to be inducted, and the selection of Hunter and Gordon marks the first inductees since 2013. Former Second Baseman, Chuck Knoblauch was scheduled to be inducted in 2014, but the Twins revoked that upon being charged with assaulting his ex-wife.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate the latest class of the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame.
Torii Hunter sent twelve of his nineteen seasons with Minnesota; his first eleven and the final one of his career. As a Twin, he was an All Star twice and a Gold Glove winner seven times. His overall numbers in Minnesota saw him accumulate 1,323 Hits, 214 Home Runs, a .268/.321/.462 Slash Line and a bWAR of 26.2.
Hunter will not be entering alone as he will be joined by John Gordon, who broadcasted Minnesota games from 1987 to 2011.
To enter the Twins Hall of Fame, a player needs to receive 60 percent of the 66 member committee, which consists of media members, former players and Twins officials. Hunter received all 66 votes. Gordon’s path to election came through the 23 member Veteran’s Committee.
Torri Hunter becomes the 19th player to be inducted, and the selection of Hunter and Gordon marks the first inductees since 2013. Former Second Baseman, Chuck Knoblauch was scheduled to be inducted in 2014, but the Twins revoked that upon being charged with assaulting his ex-wife.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate the latest class of the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame.
Jim Thome, Albert Belle and Frank Robinson to enter the Cleveland Indians HOF
Jan 29, 2016
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The Cleveland Indians have announced their latest class for their franchise’s Hall of Fame, which includes a current Baseball Hall of Fame and a future one.
The Class of 2016 consists of Jim Thome, Albert Belle, Frank Robinson and Charlie Jamieson, who will all be officially inducted a ceremony on July 30.
Jim Thome played for the Tribe for thirteen seasons, first coming up in the 1995 season and staying there until he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for the 2003 season. As an Indian, Thome would make three All Star Games, and won a Silver Slugger. Statistically, Thome accumulated 1,353 Hits, 337 Home Runs with a Slash Line of .287/.414/.566 and a bWAR of 47.9. Thome is a strong candidate for the Baseball Hall of Fame and is eligible for Cooperstown in 2018.
Albert Belle was a powerful slugger for Cleveland in the 1990’s where he was a four time All Star. Belle finished in the top three in American League MVP voting three times and was a Silver Slugger four times as an Indian. Belle would lead the AL in RBIS three times, Home Runs once, as well as winning the Slugging Title in 1995. Overall Albert Belle’s Cleveland numbers saw him tally 1,014 Hits, 242 Home Runs with a .295/.369./.580 Slash Line and a bWAR of 30.1.
Frank Robinson spent his last few years as a player as an Indian, but Robinson made history as the first African-American Manager in MLB history when he took over the helm in 1974, as a Player Manager. He would be the Indians Manager for two and a half years.
Charlie Jamieson was a member of Cleveland’s 1920 World Series Championship team. As an Indian, Jamieson would play fourteen seasons and led the league in Hits in 1923 and finished third MVP voting the following year. As a Cleveland Indian, Jamieson smacked 1,793 Hits with a Slash Line of .316/.388/.406 Slash Line with a bWAR of 21.8.
This new crop of inductees brings the total to 44 members of the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate the latest group to this Hall of Fame.
The Class of 2016 consists of Jim Thome, Albert Belle, Frank Robinson and Charlie Jamieson, who will all be officially inducted a ceremony on July 30.
Jim Thome played for the Tribe for thirteen seasons, first coming up in the 1995 season and staying there until he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for the 2003 season. As an Indian, Thome would make three All Star Games, and won a Silver Slugger. Statistically, Thome accumulated 1,353 Hits, 337 Home Runs with a Slash Line of .287/.414/.566 and a bWAR of 47.9. Thome is a strong candidate for the Baseball Hall of Fame and is eligible for Cooperstown in 2018.
Albert Belle was a powerful slugger for Cleveland in the 1990’s where he was a four time All Star. Belle finished in the top three in American League MVP voting three times and was a Silver Slugger four times as an Indian. Belle would lead the AL in RBIS three times, Home Runs once, as well as winning the Slugging Title in 1995. Overall Albert Belle’s Cleveland numbers saw him tally 1,014 Hits, 242 Home Runs with a .295/.369./.580 Slash Line and a bWAR of 30.1.
Frank Robinson spent his last few years as a player as an Indian, but Robinson made history as the first African-American Manager in MLB history when he took over the helm in 1974, as a Player Manager. He would be the Indians Manager for two and a half years.
Charlie Jamieson was a member of Cleveland’s 1920 World Series Championship team. As an Indian, Jamieson would play fourteen seasons and led the league in Hits in 1923 and finished third MVP voting the following year. As a Cleveland Indian, Jamieson smacked 1,793 Hits with a Slash Line of .316/.388/.406 Slash Line with a bWAR of 21.8.
This new crop of inductees brings the total to 44 members of the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate the latest group to this Hall of Fame.