Regular contributor Spheniscus has brought us something that we are very excited to share with all of you. It won’t be long before the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces who their Finalist for the next class and our friend from Chicago by way of Boston has put together his top 40 acts in terms of their chances who enter eligibility this year.

The Honolulu based Polynesian Football Hall of Fame has announced their nominees for their Class of 2018. This group consists of 15 former players and 3 contributors.

The nominees are as follows:

Players:

Tony Banks (Samoan Ancestry), Quarterback: Michigan State, St. Louis Rams, Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Houston Texans.

A three sport letterman in high school, Banks threw for 4,129 Yards at Michigan State and was the first Quarterback chosen in the 1996 Draft. As a pro, he was a backup for the Super Bowl XXXV winning Baltimore Ravens and would tally 15,315 Yards with 77 Touchdown Passes.

Herman “Buddy” Pi’ikei Clark (Hawaiian Ancestry), Offensive Lineman: Oregon State, Chicago Bears.

From Honolulu, Herman Clark played four seasons with the Bears in the 1950’s.

David Dixon (Maori Ancestry), Offensive Guard: Arizona State, Minnesota Vikings.

Born in New Zealand, Dixon was a member of the Vikings for eleven seasons. He started 134 Games.

Malcolm Floyd (Samoan Ancestry), Wide Receiver: Wyoming, San Diego Chargers.

A ten year veteran with the Chargers, Floyd would catch 321 passes for 5,550 Yards.

Chris Kemoeatu (Tongan Ancestry), Offensive Guard: Utah, Pittsburgh Steelers.

Playing seven seasons with the Steelers, Kemoeatu would win two Super Bowls.

Ma’ake Tu’amelie Kemoeatu (Tongan Ancestry), Defensive Tackle: Utah, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins.

The older of brother of Chris Kemoeatu, Ma’ake was a Super Bowl Champion with Baltimore.

Alapati “Al” Noga (Samoan Ancestry), Defensive Tackle: Hawai’i, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, Indianapolis Colts.

Noga was a former Outland Trophy nominee and was a seven year NFL veteran. He recorded 34.5 Sacks in the NFL.

Falaniki “Niko” Noga, Linebacker (Samoan Ancestry), Linebacker: Hawai’i, Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions.

Noga played eight seasons in the NGL and had 7 Sacks.

Joe Fagaone Salave’a, (Samoan Ancestry), Defensive Lineman: Arizona, Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens, San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins.

Salave’a played eight years in the NFL mostly as a backup.

Dan Saleaumua, (Samoan Ancestry), Defensive Tackle: Arizona State, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks.

Saleaumua had 33.5 Sacks and was a Pro Bowl Selection in 1995.

Mosiula Mea’alofa Lofa” Tatupu, (Samoan Ancestry), Linebacker: USC, Seattle Seahawks.

Tatupu was an All-American in 2004 and went to three Pro Bowls (2005-07).  

Apusaloma “Pisa” Tinoisamoa, (Samoan Ancestry), Linebacker: Hawai’i, St. Louis Rams, Chicago Bears.

Tinoisamoa was First Team All-WAC in 2001 and had 486 Tackles as a pro.

Manu’ula “Manu” Asovalu Tuiasosopo (Samoan Ancestry), Defensive Lineman: UCLA, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers.

Tuiasosopo is a Super Bowl winner with San Francisco in Super Bowl XIX.

Marques Tavita Tuiasosopo (Samoan Ancestry), Quarterback: Washington, Oakland Raiders, New York Jets.

The son of Manu Tuiasosopo, Marques was the Rose Bowl MVP in 2001.

Kimo von Oelhoffen (Hawaiian Ancestry). Defensive Lineman: Boise State, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles.

The Defensive Lineman was a fourteen year NFL pro and is a Super Bowl Champion with the Steelers.

Contributors:

Bob Apisa (Samoan Ancestry), Fullback: Michigan State: Apisa was the first Samoan to be named an All-American.

Thomas Ka’auwai Ka’ulukukai (Hawaiian Ancestry): Former coach at

the University of Hawai’i.

Charlie Wedemeyer (Hawaiian Ancestry): Former High School Coach.

Five inductees (four players and one contributor) will be announced on October 10, 2017.

It’s that time again!

Last December, our Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame announced it’s third full class as voted by a one year long vote by the public.

That class comprised Apollo Creed (Rocky), Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez (The Sandlot) and Charlie Conway (The Mighty Ducks) and they joined previous inductees; The Hanson Brothers (Slap Shot), Reggie Dunlop (Slap Shot), Happy Gilmore (Happy Gilmore), Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn (Major League), Crash Davis (Bull Durham), Roy Hobbs (The Natural) and Rocky Balboa, the inaugural inductee.

Like in previous years, the opening round began with over 300 Fictional Athletes and over 100 Contributors, which has now been been reduced to 20 Fictional Athletes, 10 Fictional Contributors and 3 Veterans for the Semi-Final Round.

The Finalists for each respective category are as follows:

The 20 Fictitious Athlete Semi-Finalists are:

Al Bundy (Married…With Children)

Al Czervik (Caddyshack)

Alex Moran (Blue Mountain State)

Bobby Boucher (The Waterboy)

Brian “Smash” Parker (Friday Night Lights)

Bud (Air Bud)

Bugs Bunny (Space Jam)

Clubber Lang (Rocky III)

Daniel LaRusso (The Karate Kid)

Dottie Hinson (A League of Their Own)

Forrest Gump (Forrest Gump)

Jackie Moon (Semi-Pro)

Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)

Paul “Wrecking” Crewe (The Longest Yard, 1974)

Peter LaFleur (Dodgeball)

Ricky Bobby (Talladega Nights)

Sam Malone (Cheers)

Shane Falco (The Replacements)

Tim Riggins (Friday Night Lights)

Willie “Mays” Hays (Major League)

The 10 Fictitious Contributors Semi-Finalists are:

Coach Klein (The Waterboy)

Hayden Fox (Coach)

Jimmy Dugan (A League of Their Own)

Lou Brown (Major League)

Mickey Goldmill (Rocky, Rocky II & Rocky III)

Morris Buttermaker (The Bad News Bears)

Norman Dale (Hoosiers)

Patches O’Houlihan (Dodgeball)

Ray Kinsella (Field of Dreams)

The Gopher (Caddyshack)

The 3 Fictitious Veterans are:

Guffy McGovern (Angels in the Outfield)

Huxley College (Horse Feathers)

Joe Boyd/Joe Hart (Damn! Yankees)

Online voting can be found here: http://www.notinhalloffame.com/the-voting/2017-fictitious-athlete-final-round

The Finalists for all three categories will be announced on December 20, 2017.

You know what we want you to do!

When you gave a chance cast your vote!

As always, we here at Notinhalloffame.com we thank you for your support!

Another sad day has taken place in the world of professional wrestling.

Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, considered the greatest manager in professional wrestling history passed away today at the age of 72. While the cause of death was not announced, Heenan suffered from various forms of cancer over the last fifteen years, most significantly in the throat area where his jaw was removed.

Like most wrestling managers, Heenan started off as a wrestler but it wasn’t long before he was managing and wrestling where he needed to. Despite the fact that Heenan was often on the losing end of most matches he performed in he was a very accomplished in-ring performer and many stated that Heenan was a better worker than most of the roster.

His first big exposure came in the American Wrestling Association where he was the heel manager of charges like the Blackjacks, Ray Stevens and Nick Bockwinkel. It was in the AWA where he would be dubbed the “weasel” by his foes, a nickname that would stick and draw heat with the fans.

Heenan was poached by Vince McMahon in early 1984 and was paired with Big John Studd who was feuding with both Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant. He would later acquire more clients such as “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff, Ken Patera, King Kong Bundy and Harley Race, all of which would challenge Hogan for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship.

Heenan was pure heat. If you were associated with the Brain, you were tops on the heel list. It was with Heenan where Andre the Giant turned heel and challenged (unsuccessfully) Hogan for the title at Wrestlemania III, a match that is still considered to be one of the most iconic bouts in history.

When he wasn’t managing, he was commentary gold as both an analyst (or broadcast journalist as he referred to himself) and as the co-host with his off screen best friend, Gorilla Monsoon on Prime Time Wrestling. The two’s banter made for great television and it arguably has not been replicated since.

In 1991, Heenan retired as a manager and would concentrate on broadcasting, a role he would hold until 1993 when he left the WWF to join WCW, which allowed him to be closer to his family. He was the main color commentator there for nearly seven years.

Heenan would make his first appearance in eight years when he called the Gimmick Battle Royal at Wrestlemania 17 and he would make sporadic appearances after, namely at the WWE Hall of Fame where he would become an inductee in 2004 and would induct Paul Orndorff (2005), The Blackjacks (2006) and Nick Bockwinkel (2007) in the years after.

As mentioned earlier, Heenan was already suffering from cancer but even until the end he was appearing at various wrestling conventions.

Rest in Peace Brain; this is one humanoid who will miss you.