Not in Hall of Fame News
RIP: Tina Turner
May 24, 2023
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Committee Chairman
Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Tina Turner, has passed away. She was 83 years old. Born Anna Mae Bullock in Tennessee, Turner joined Ike Turner’s Kins of Rhythm in 1957, and would soon be in a relationship with Ike, who she would marry. Tina would soon front the group, which would be renamed simply as Ike & Tina, and they had multiple hits while growing in international prominence. Individually, Tina would have solo success while part of the group. Behind the scenes, the Turner marriage was tumultuous, with Ike abusing Tina. She left Ike in 1976, and…
May 23 Update: Notinhalloffame MLB Cup Standings.
May 23, 2023
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Committee Chairman
It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works: With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1. We knew the following: - The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can…
Carmelo Anthony Retires: HOF in 2026?
May 22, 2023
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Committee Chairman
One of the most exciting basketball players of the last 20 years is calling it a career, as Carmelo Anthony, 39, announced his retirement. Anthony was born in New York City, and would play one year collegiately for Syracuse in 2002-03, where he led the Orange to a National Championship. He was taken third overall that year in the NBA Draft (the most loaded class of all-time that also included LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh) by the Denver Nuggets. Melo did not take long to become a scoring machine in the Mile High City, averaging over 20 Points per…
The R&B Hall of Fame names the 2023 Class
May 21, 2023
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Committee Chairman
The R&B Hall of Fame Class of 2023 has been announced, and it is one loaded group. The Class comprises: Aaliyah: The late Aaliyah (who died from a plane crash at the age of 22 in 2001) was on the cusp of mega-stardom, having already crossed over to films. “The Queen of Urban Pop” went to the top of the Mainstream Chart in 2001 “Try Again”, and had 11 Top Ten songs on the R&B Charts. Gerald Alston: Alston was already inducted into the R&B Hall as the lead singer of the Manhattans in 2015, and this is for his solo career, which…
RIP: Jim Brown
May 19, 2023
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Committee Chairman
A legend has left us, and while he was 87 years old, it could have been 1,000 and still felt too soon. The man considered by many to be the finest football player that ever lived, Jim Brown, peacefully passed away last night. Brown was a multi-sport superstar at the University of Syracuse, excelling not only on the gridiron, but in basketball, track and lacrosse. A Unanimous All-American in 1956, the Cleveland Browns selected the Fullback with the sixth overall pick, and it is with the Browns where he spent the entirety of his nine-year career. There had never been a…
RIP: Superstar Billy Graham
May 18, 2023
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Committee Chairman
One of the most influential and successful professional wrestlers in WWE history has left us with the passing of “Superstar” Billy Graham. He was 79 years old. Graham had been dealing with a myriad of health issues in recent months, most notably organ failure, and had been on life support for the last few days. Born Wayne Coleman, Graham got into bodybuilding in the 1960s, and would train to be a pro wrestler in 1969 under Stu Hart in Calgary, Adopting the name of Billy Graham, (after his friend, Dr. Jerry Graham), he would add the more colorful moniker of “Superstar”, based…
May 15 Update: Notinhalloffame MLB Cup Standings.
May 15, 2023
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Committee Chairman
It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works: With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1. We knew the following: - The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can…
RIP: Doyle Brunson
May 15, 2023
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Committee Chairman
Doyle Brunson, who was considered by many to have been the greatest poker player of all-time, passed away at the age of 89. A ten-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner (tied for second), and 26-time WSOP final table participant won over six million dollars in earnings. Nicknamed “Texas Dolly”, Brunson was one of the most popular figures of the game, known for his big smile, cowboy hat, and affable personality. Brunson was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988. We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the fans, friends and family of Doyle…
Who do the All-NBA Selections help most for the Hall of Fame?
May 11, 2023
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Committee Chairman
It is award season in the NBA, and while we have a section (that we are in the process of updating) where we look at every award and its impact in Hall of Fame induction, we have felt that post-season All-NBA honors are colossal. If you can, indulge us as we look at all 15 All-NBA spots, and offer a quick speculation on what it means for a Springfield spot. First Team: Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers. (Ranked #21 on Notinhalloffame’s Active HOF Monitor). The Sixers superstar won the MVP, and is a First Team All-NBA player this year. No player…
Our Notinhalloffame Country Lists have been updated
May 08, 2023
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Committee Chairman
Two months ago, The Country Music Hall of Fame announced their 2023 Class, which inducted Patti Loveless, Tanya Tucker and Bob McDill in the Songwriter’s category. This necessitated a revision of our Notinhalloffame.com Country lists. We need to acknowledge the work of Aaron James Freeman, who is the curator of this list, and without such, would not be possible. The effort involved is appreciated more than we can articulate. When you can, please take a look at Aaron’s work, in honoring those worthy of consideration for the Country Music Hall of Fame. Please check out the links here: Modern List Veteran List…