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Jim Thome, Albert Belle and Frank Robinson to enter the Cleveland Indians HOF
Jan 29, 2016
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Committee Chairman
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…
The New York Mets Will Retire Mike Piazza's Number.
Jan 29, 2016
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Committee Chairman
Recently the Seattle Mariners announced that Ken Griffey Jr. will have his number retired by the organization; this following his selection to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ken Griffey Jr. was not the only 2016 inductee as former Major League Catcher, Mike Piazza will be joining him. Piazza will also enjoy a similar accolade, as the New York Mets have announced that they will be retiring his number. Piazza joined the New York Mets following a trade from the Florida Marlins in 1998 and over a nearly 1,000 Game Career with the Mets, Piazza earned six All Star nods and…
Burton Cummings to be Inducted into the Canadian Music HOF
Jan 26, 2016
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Committee Chairman
The Canadian Music Hall of Fame has announced the latest entry to their institution and it is a name who has already has been inducted. Burton Cummings, who was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame previously with the Guess Who in 1987, will now be inducted for his solo work, which began in 1976 after he left Guess Who. Cummings did not have the same success in the United States as he did with the Guess Who, though he did go to number ten with his first single, “Stand Tall”. In his native Canada, Cummings would have five…
Ice Cube says that N.W.A. will perform at the RRHOF
Jan 26, 2016
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Committee Chairman
Ice Cube and Kevin Hart were guests on the Graham Norton show, and while much of the attention resulting from it were on Ice Cube’s take on the Academy Awards only nominating white actors, we found something far more interesting for our purposes. “We are playing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and then there is Coachella, and I'm going to try and get all the guys together and do an amazing show” We don’t know about you, but considering that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame constantly has inducted acts fail to perform due to bickering or…
Are These People WWE HOF bound?
Jan 21, 2016
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Committee Chairman
The WWE Hall of Fame is fast approaching and with the headliner of Sting already announced as the headliner there has been much speculation as to who will the join the icon. The popular website, WhatCulture.com has stated that they have an exclusive as to who will be joining the former multi-time WCW Champion, and it includes names that have been long speculated and some names that have to be considered real headscratchers. The site has stated what many have long thought in that the Fabulous Freebirds will be selected. The influential triumvirate of Michael P.S. Hayes, Terry “Bamm Bamm”…
Reggie Wayne Officially Retires
Jan 21, 2016
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Committee Chairman
You will have to forgive us, as we are a little late on this one. Wide Receiver, Reggie Wayne, has announced that he will be officially retiring. Wayne had asked for his release at the end of pre-season from the New England Patriots this year, but not was able to latch on to any other team. With this official retirement, Reggie Wayne retires with some serious Hall of Fame credentials. A six time Pro Bowl Selection, Wayne caught 1,070 passes for 14,345 Yards and 82 Touchdowns, and is 7th, 8th and 23rd respectively in those categories, all-time. Those are good…
The Japanese Baseball HOF Announces Their New Class
Jan 19, 2016
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Committee Chairman
The Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame has announced that Pitchers, Masaki Saito and Kimiyasu Kudoh will be entering their institution. Kudoh is one of the most decorated pitchers in Japanese baseball history and becomes only the fourth player to enter the Hall on the first ballot. Kudoh is an eleven time Japan Series Champion, a two time MVP and would lead the league in ERA four times. Currently, Kimiyasu Kudoh is the Manager of the Fukuoka Hawks. Masaki Saito enters the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame on his ninth try. Saito played his entire nineteen year career with the Yomiyuri…
The Cincinnati Reds will induct Pete Rose into their Hall of Fame!
Jan 19, 2016
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Committee Chairman
Pete Rose may never get into the Baseball Hall of Fame. However the Cincinnati Reds, the team in which Rose spent the bulk of his career with, has decided to ignore the nearly three decade ban that was upheld by Major League Baseball Commissioner, Rob Manfred, as they will be inducting the Hit King into their franchise’s Baseball Hall of Fame. Rose, who is a native of Cincinnati, is still a revered man in that city, and this was where he led the “Big Red Machine” to two World Series Championships in the 1970’s. As a Cincinnati Red, Rose accumulated…
RIP: Glenn Frey
Jan 18, 2016
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Committee Chairman
It was announced today that Glenn Frey died at the age of 67. It is unknown at this time how he died but according to TMZ.com, he had been battling intestinal issues for the past few months. Frey was a founding member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, The Eagles, and wrote or co-wrote many of the band’s songs. Frey was also the lead singer for many of their hit songs, including “Take It Easy”, “Tequila Sunrise”, “Peaceful Easy Feeling”, “Lyin’ Eyes”, “Already Gone”, “Heartache Tonight” and “New Kid In Town”. Following the breakup of the Eagles…
The Detroit Pistons Retire Ben Wallace's Number 3
Jan 17, 2016
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Committee Chairman
Our long and arduous work in progress of ranking the top fifty players for every North American sports team is underway, but after that is completed we will then take a look how each franchise honors their own in terms of respective franchise halls of fame, ring of honors, retired numbers and statues. As such, it is important to us to make notice that the Detroit Pistons retired the number 3 of Ben Wallace last night in a ceremony during halftime of their home game against the Golden State Warriors. Wallace was a four time NBA Defensive Player of the…