Not in Hall of Fame News
Maurkice and Mike Pouncey retire
Feb 12, 2021
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Committee Chairman
We have another significant retirement in the NFL. Actually, two. The Pouncey twins, (Maurkice and Mike) are both retiring at the age of 31. The Pounceys played at the University of Florida, both on the offensive line. Winning the 2009 BCS National Championship with the Gators, the brothers were both taken in the first round in 2011, Mike 16thoverall by the Miami Dolphins, and Maurkice, 18thby the Pittsburgh Steelers. Both would play at Center in the NFL. Mike went to three Pro Bowls with Miami (2013-15), and went to a fourth in his first season with the Los Angeles Chargers, 2018. Maurkice was with…
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces the 2021 Finalists
Feb 10, 2021
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Committee Chairman
When you follow halls of fame as diligent as we do, it is a festive season when you have the Baseball Hall of Fame and Football Hall of Fame announce their classes a week about. Throw in the fact that the Rock and Roll Hall is now announcing their Finalists, we have an unprecedented time on our hands. Due to COVID-19, the nomination process for the Class of 2021 was delayed by several months, but until two days ago there was no set date as to when it we learn who would be on the ballot. The nominees are: Carole King: Ranked…
RIP: Mary Wilson
Feb 09, 2021
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Committee Chairman
Mary Wilson, founding member of the Supremes, passed away last night. She was 76 years old. No cause of death was given, only that she passed away suddenly. The Supremes, comprising of Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard first got together in their native Detroit, as the Primettes. Signed by Berry Gordy of Motown, they became the Supremes, and they emerged as the label’s most successful artists, with 12 number one songs. Gordy’s push of Ross led to a name change of the Supremes to Diana Ross and the Supremes, and Wilson was moved to the back for the duration of Ross’s stay. Ross…
RIP: Marty Schottenheimer
Feb 09, 2021
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Committee Chairman
It was announced today that former NFL Head Coach, Marty Schottenheimer passed away today following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was 77 years old. Schottenheimer played six years in pro football, four with Buffalo and two with the Boston Patriots. Schottenheimer went into coaching, and moved up to defensive coordinator by the Cleveland Browns in 1980. Five years later, he became their head coach. Under Schottenheimer, Cleveland went to the AFC Championship Game in 1986 and 1987, and to the playoffs four out of five years. Schottenheimer left Cleveland in 1988 for the Kansas City Chiefs after he and Browns owner, Art Modell,…
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Class
Feb 06, 2021
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Committee Chairman
For most people, the Super Bowl is one of their favorite days of the year. It is for us too, but we have one day on the football calendar that we like just a little bit more. It is the day before the Super Bowl, when they announce the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Class. The Pro Football Hall of Fame committee met virtually two weeks ago due to COVID-19. This is atypical, as they usually meet in person close to the Super Bowl. We expected that leaks would come out, but to the credit of those involved, the spilling of details were…
RIP: Leon Spinks
Feb 06, 2021
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Committee Chairman
Former Heavyweight Champion, Leon Spinks, passed away today following a long battle with cancer. He was 67. At the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Spinks represented the United States and won Gold in the Light Heavyweight division. Spinks turned pro, and in only his eighth fight, defeated the Muhammed Ali for the Heavyweight Championship. This was the highlight of his career, as Spinks lost the title back to Ali seven months later. Spinks challenged Larry Holmes for the Heavyweight Title in 1981, but lost via TKO in the 3rdround. He later dropped down in weight, and challenged for the WBA Cruiserweight Title but lost to the…
RIP: Butch Reed
Feb 05, 2021
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Committee Chairman
Butch Reed, who competed in many main events in professional wrestling during the 1980s, passed away today at age 66. He had suffered multiple heart attacks in recent weeks. Playing football at the University of Central Florida, Reed first competed in the Central States territory, before moving on to Florida where he and Sweet Brown Sugar won the North American Tag Team Titles by beating Dory Funk Jr. and David Von Erich. Reed would even receive title shots against NWA Heavyweight Champion, Ric Flair. Reed would continue to wrestle for various NWA promotions before joining Bill Watts’ promotion, Mid-South. Reed was used at…
Peyton Manning will be inducted into the PFHOF
Feb 04, 2021
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Committee Chairman
This was hardly a surprise. Allegedly at a party in Peyton Manning’s honor, Pro Football Hall of Fame president, David Baker, informed Manning that he will be entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first year of eligibility. Camera crews were on hand, so we can expect to see the footage on the official Hall of Fame broadcast this Saturday. At the time of Manning’s retirement, he was the all-time leader in every significant quarterback stat. Manning was a five-time MVP and two-time Super Bowl Champion. Last week, LeRoy Butler revealed on Twitter that he was not chosen. We are…
Dustin Pedroia Retires
Feb 01, 2021
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Committee Chairman
Dustin Pedroia, who last played in 2019, has announced his official retirement from baseball. Knee problems held Pedroia to only nine combined games in 2018 and 2019, and he did not play at all in the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, so while this announcement is not unexpected, it is impactful considering what he meant to the Boston Red Sox. Pedroia debuted in 2006 for Boston, two years after he was taken in the second round of the amateur draft, and the two years that followed for the Second Baseman was nothing short of magical. Pedroia won the 2007 Rookie of the…
RIP: John Chaney
Jan 29, 2021
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Committee Chairman
2021 seems so familiar to 2020. Another legendary figure in the sports world has passed away as Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee and College Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, John Chaney, passed away. He was 89. John Chaney led Cheyney State to a Division II Championship in 1978, and Temple University hired him as their men’s basketball coach in 1982. He held that position until 2006. Chaney’s Owls appeared in 17 NCAA Tournaments and while he was quick to lose his temper, he was even quicker to help those in need. A stickler for the defensive side of the ball, Chaney led…