Not in Hall of Fame News
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…
May 8 Update: Notinhalloffame MLB Cup Standings.
May 08, 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: Vida Blue
May 07, 2023
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Committee Chairman
One of the most recognized southpaws of the 1970s, Vida Blue, passed away yesterday at the age of 73. Debuting in 1969, where in his 12 Games in Oakland, he was ineffective with a 6.64 ERA. His 1970 callup was different with a 2-0 record over six starts and a pair of Shutouts. 1971 was one of the best seasons ever for an Oakland A’s Pitcher. 1971 was the year where he went 24-8 with 301 Strikeouts and led the American League in ERA (1.82), FIP (2.20), and WHIP (0.952). Blue won both the MVP and the Cy Young, and he was part…
Mike Vrabel inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame
May 04, 2023
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Committee Chairman
Regular visitors of Notinhalloffame.com know that we are slowly working on the top 50 of every major team in the NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB. Once that is done, we intend to look at how each team honor their past players, coaches and executives. As such, it is important to us that the New England Patriots have chosen Mike Vrabel as their 34th inductee. A three-time Super Bowl Champion with the Patriots, the Linebacker began his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it was not until he joined New England in his fifth NFL campaign (2001), and joined Bill Belichick…
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2023 is announced
May 03, 2023
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Committee Chairman
The “Hall of Fame Season” has come to an end with the announcement of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class, and it is the largest class in recent memory. The Cleveland based institution elected Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Rage Against the Machine, Kate Bush, George Michael and The Spinners. Chaka Khan, Al Kooper and Bernie Taupin enter via the Musical Excellence Award. Link Wray and DJ Kool Herc will receive the Musical Influence Award and Don Cornelius will get the Ahmet Ertegun Award. Four of the elected members, Elliott, Nelson, Crow and Michael enter on their first…
May 1 Update: Notinhalloffame MLB Cup Standings.
May 01, 2023
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Committee Chairman
It is with great pleasure that we announce 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…
The 2022 Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class is announced!
Apr 30, 2023
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Committee Chairman
One of our pet projects, the Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the six new members of the Class of 2023, which will be the 8th full class. The inductees were decided by all of you, after being pared down from other 500 Preliminary Nominees. The new members will join previous inductees: The Fictitious Rock and Roll inductees are: Spinal Tap, The Monkees, The Blues Brothers, Gorillaz, Tenacious D, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, Wyld Stallyns, Alvin and the Chipmunks, The Wonders, Bleeding Gums Murphy, Otis Day and the Nights, Stillwater, Josie and the…
The 2022 Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame is announced!
Apr 30, 2023
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Committee Chairman
One of our pet projects, the Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the six new members comprising the Class of 2022, which is the 9th full class. There are three wings in the Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame: The Fictitious Athlete wing, whose members are: Rocky Balboa (The Rocky series), Roy Hobbs (The Natural), Crash Avis (Bull Durham), Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn (Major League), Happy Gilmore (Happy Gilmore), Reggie Dunlop (Slap Shot), The Hanson Brothers (Slap Shot), Charlie Conway (The Mighty Ducks) Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez (The Sandlot), Apollo Creed (Rocky), Willie “Mays” Hayes (Major League), Forrest Gump…
Connor McDavid wins our third annual Notinhalloffame NHL Regular Season Cup
Apr 29, 2023
Written by
Committee Chairman
It is with great pleasure that we announce the third annual Notinhalloffame NHL 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 NHL 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…