Not in Hall of Fame News

Many of our regular visitors are aware that in our Hockey section, we put up active players who are on the downside of their career.  The reason we do this is that for the Hockey Hall of Fame, retired players are eligible after only three years and the “HOF Clock” begins much sooner. As such, we have added additional active players to our TBD (to be determined) list. They are as follows: Chris Kunitz, a former First Team NHL Star and three time Stanley Cup Champion. Daniel Sedin, a former Art Ross Trophy Winner. Dany Heatley, a former Calder Trophy…

The Philadelphia Eagles announced this week two new members, a former player and an announcer to their franchise Hall of Fame. Middle Linebacker, Jeremiah Trotter will be entering the Eagles Hall of Fame this autumn. Trotter was a 3rd Round Draft Pick in 1998, from Stephen F. Austin and was used sparingly in his rookie season.  Trotter would become a starter in his sophomore season under new Head Coach, Andy Reid, and would proceed to lead Philadelphia in Tackles in three seasons in a row.  In 2000, Trotter would be named to the First Team All Pro and make his…

It was a very big day in terms of the FIBA Hall of Fame as their latest class has become official at their headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.  As this is the FIBA Hall of Fame, this is a truly international group of basketball personalities, some of which are household names in the United States, some of which are not known at all. The biggest name for most people is Hakeem Olajuwon, the Nigerian born American who has been growing basketball in Africa and was part of the American team that dominated at the 1996 Olympics.  “The Dream” is also a…

This week, the San Diego State University Aztecs announced their latest Hall of Fame class adding five new members from the world of Basketball, Football and Track & Field. The biggest name of the group is Kawhi Leonard, the star player for the San Antonio Spurs who professionally has won the Defensive Player of the Year twice and a NBA Championship Ring.  As an Aztec, Leonard was a two time First Team Mountain West Conference Selection and averaged 14.1 Points and 10.2 Rebounds per Game over two seasons.  He would be drafted 15th overall in 2011. The Aztec Football Team…

It’s official. Former Outfielder, Andruw Jones and Executive, John Schuerholz are now members of the acclaimed Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame.  Jones made his Major League debut a month and a half after his 19th birthday and the Atlanta scouts were correct in that they had a bona fide star on their hands.  In his third season, Jones would win his first of ten consecutive Gold Gloves and cement himself as one of the greatest defensive outfielders if his generation.  While Jones was a spectacular fielder, he was equally adept at offensive production.  Jones would smack 368 of his 434…