Not in Hall of Fame News
Kazushi Sakuraba to the UFC HOF
Jun 06, 2017
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Committee Chairman
We have a new member of the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2017 as it has been announced that Japanese legend Kazushi Sakuraba will be going into the Hall as a member of the Pioneer Wing. Sakuraba joins previously announced Maurice Smith, Joe Silva (Contributor) and Urijah Faber (Modern Era).While Sakuraba competed predominantly in Pride, he did win the UFC Ultimate Japan Tournament two decades ago. Sakuraba would truly establish his legend by defeating Royce Gracie in a ninety minute contest. He would be dubbed the “Gracie Hunter” and would defeat three other members of the famed jiu-jitsu clan.Sakuraba…
The College Football HOF announces their Finalists for the 2018 Class
Jun 03, 2017
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Committee Chairman
While we haven’t yet compiled a list of those worthy of those for the College Football Hall of Fame, it has always been an institution that we have respected.Today they have announced the nominees for the Class of 2018.They are:Morten Andersen, Michigan State, Place KickerMark Bavaro, Notre Dame, Tight EndMichael Bishop, Kansas State, QuarterbackLomas Brown, Florida, Offensive LineTerrell Buckley, Florida State, Defensive BackLarry Burton, Purdue, Wide ReceiverKeith Byars, Ohio State, Running BackGregg Carr, Auburn, LinebackerMark Carrier, USC, Defensive BackMatt Cavanaugh, Pittsburgh, QuarterbackTrevor Cobb, Rice, Running BackMarco Coleman, Georgia Tech, LinebackerKerry Collins, Penn State, QuarterbackTim Couch, Kentucky, QuarterbackEric Crouch, Nebraska, QuarterbackKenneth…
Jay-Z headlines the Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2017
Jun 01, 2017
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Committee Chairman
The Songwriters Hall of Fame not only made history by announcing their Hall of Fame Class of 2017, but did so by selecting their first rapper to enter the Hall.Jay-Z not only has many hits in the rap and hip hop genre but has garnered significant mainstream pop appeal. In terms of chart success, Jay Z has few equals and his induction is likely to usher in a significant amount of more rap artists in the upcoming classes. His signature hits include “Empire State of Mind”, “99 Problems”, “Dirt Off Your Shoulder” and “Bonnie & Clyde”. He has won 21…
Our Top 50 All-Time Colorado Rockies are now up
May 30, 2017
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Committee Chairman
Slow and steady wins the race?Ok, maybe we are trying to justify the slow pace of getting our Top 50 players of each franchise up, but we do have another one, and yes it is a return to the diamond.As we are doing all of the franchises by random, the Colorado Rockies are up next, because…why…well, why not?An expansion team in 1993, the Rockies have only made the playoffs three times, going as far as representing the National League in the World Series in 2007, though they were systematically destroyed in a four game sweep by the Boston Red Sox.…
RIP: Jim Bunning
May 28, 2017
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Committee Chairman
Hall of Fame Pitcher and former U.S. Senator, Jim Bunning died at the age of 85 today. A fearless hurler who toiled in the Majors for seventeen seasons, Bunning was a nine time All Star and one of the few to throw a perfect game. He retired from baseball with a 224 and 184 record with 2,855 Strikeouts. Historically speaking he was the second player in MLB history to record 100 Wins and 1,000 Strikeouts in each league, mostly through efforts with the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies respectively.Bunning would enter the Baseball Hall of Fame via the Veterans Committee…
RIP: Gregg Allman
May 27, 2017
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Committee Chairman
A great voice died today.Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Gregg Allman passed away peacefully today in his home in Savannah, Georgia. Allman was 69 years old and had been reportedly battling liver problems for the past five years.Considered by many to be one of the true fathers of Southern Rock, Allman formed the famed Allman Brothers Band with his older brother and acclaimed guitarist, Duane. Melting the Southern rock sound with the upcoming jamming scene from San Francisco, The Allman Brothers spoke to Americans coast to coast.The Allmans were influenced by the Blues, and Gregg’s whiskey soaked rasp…
Our Fictitious Rock & Roll HOF has announced the Semi-Finalists
May 25, 2017
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Committee Chairman
It is another big day for us at Notinhalloffame.com!Last December, The Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced it’s second full class as voted by a one year long vote by the public.That class comprised Gorillaz and Tenacious D who joined the inaugural (and controversial) inductees of Spinal Tap, The Blues Brothers and The Monkees.Like in previous years, the opening round began with over 500 Fictional Musicians which has been reduced to 40 Fictional Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Semi-Finalists.The 40 Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall Semi-Finalists are: Aldous Snow (Get Him to the Greek)Alice Bowie (Cheech &…
RIP: Cortez Kennedy
May 24, 2017
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Committee Chairman
It is a very sad day for the National Football League and specifically the Seattle Seahawks.Former Defensive Tackle Cortez Kennedy passed away today at the age of 48. There is no cause of death listed at this time.A ferocious run-stopper, Kennedy was the third overall pick out of the University of Miami. In a professional career that was spent entirely with the Seattle Seahawks, Kennedy was a seven time Pro Bowl Selection and a three time First Team All Pro, his best season coming in 1992 where he was named the Defensive Player of the Year. He would record 58…
Raymond Clayborn to the New England Patriots HOF
May 23, 2017
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Committee Chairman
As the result of a fan vote, Raymond Clayborn has been selected for the New England Patriots Hall of Fame.The former Cornerback enters the Hall on his fourth year on the ballot.Drafted 16th overall out of the University of Texas, Clayborn was used primarily as a Kick Returner in his rookie year and by his sophomore campaign was a starter, and would be for eleven more seasons in New England. Clayborn was not just a starter but was a three time Pro Bowl Selection, and a major part of the defensive corps that took the Patriots to a Super Bowl…
Calvin Johnson thinks T.O. is a Hall of Famer
May 22, 2017
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Committee Chairman
Let’s add Calvin Johnson to those who are championing Terrell Owens for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.In an interview with the Detroit Free Press, “Megatron” had the following to say:"Hands down. You can't name 10 receivers [better]. You got to at least name T.O. probably in there at some point.If he was a humble guy -- I'm not saying he's not a humble guy, but if he didn't have all the craziness in the media -- maybe he'd be a first ballot, I don't know. I'm not a voter, I don't know. But I just assume that maybe that…
