Not in Hall of Fame News
Will Ferrell enshrined in Cooperstown?
Sep 07, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Is this an induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame? Not really…but it is noteworthy at least in our eyes. During this year’s spring training campaign, comedic actor Will Ferrell played ten positions for ten spring training teams in one day. While it was a stunt, it was an incredible one at that and one that resulted in a mock plaque from the Baseball Hall of Fame commemorating that accomplishment; though we should mention that on the plaque that there was an HBO logo and a date indicating when his special took place…that being when he where did that task.…
1999-2001 Hockey HOF Inductees are up
Sep 06, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Over the last few months, we here at Notinhalloffame.com have been so focused on other endeavors at the site, that we neglected to tell you about the continuing opportunity fro you to cast your opinion on existing Hockey Hall of Famers.With that in mind, we here at Notinhhalloffame.com have expended greatly to allow you to vote on Hockey Hall of Fame inductees from 1999-2001.The Players/Builders from that existing time frame include:The 1999 Hockey Hall of Fame Class:Scott Morrison, the former President and the CEO of the Hockey Hall of Fame.Wayne Gretzky, “The Great One” who is considered to be the…
The Atlanta Hawks to retire Dikembe Mutombo's number
Sep 07, 2015
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Committee Chairman
The intention here at Notinhalloffame.com is to take a look at every franchise from the four main North American Sports and who the best fifty is for each team. It will be a daunting task for sure, but it will also include a look at how each team handles retiring numbers, franchise hall of fames and other post career accolades. As such, we here are Notinhalloffame.com are acknowledging the Atlanta Hawks’ decision to retire the number of Dikembe Mutombo, the finger wagging shot-blocker who just entered the Basketball Hall of Fame. Mutombo, who wore #55 throughout his entire professional career,…
Bret Hart hopes Owen Hart will get into the WWE HOF next year
Sep 05, 2015
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Committee Chairman
On a recent TSN periscope chat with former multi-time WWE Heavyweight Champion, Bret Hart, a lot of candid comments were made, which included his opinions on his youngest brother, Owen Hart and the fact that he is not in the WWE Hall of Fame. I’m hoping next year at WrestleMania that he’ll be inducted and I’ll be really sorely disappointed if he’s not. It’s really overdue.” Many have speculated that the omission of Owen to the Hall is largely due t his widow, Martha, who has been very vocal about her dislike of the WWE and has previously been in…
Eddie DeBartolo named a Contributor Finalist for the PFHOF
Sep 04, 2015
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Committee Chairman
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced that Eddie DeBartolo Jr. has been announced as the contributor nominee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. DeBartolo Jr. is the former owner of the San Francisco 49ers and is regarded as the grand architect for the Niners past success. He owned the franchise for a twenty-three year period and oversaw an organization that won five Super Bowls in that time frame. Under the new format, Contributor nominees are automatically forwarded to the Final round. Last year, there were two Contributor nominees (Bill Polian and Ron Wolf), both of whom were…
RIP: Al Arbour
Aug 28, 2015
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Committee Chairman
It is a sad day for the New York Islanders and the National Hockey League as it was announced that Al Arbour passed away at his home in Sarasota, Florida from complications of Parkinson’s and Dementia. He was 82 years old. Arbour was best known as the Head Coach of the Islanders dynasty that won four consecutive Stanley Cups (1980, 1981, 1982 & 1983) and won nineteen playoff series. He would coach an even 1,500 games for the Islanders, and would be selected for the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996. Al Arbour may have been best known for building…
RIP: Darryl Dawkins
Aug 28, 2015
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Committee Chairman
One of the best dunkers ever is no more. Former fourteen-year NBA veteran, Darryl Dawkins passed away yesterday at the age of 58 from a heart attack. Dawkins, a Center, was known for his powerful dunks that shattered glass twice in the 1979 season. The Pennsylvania native spent the majority of his career with the Philadelphia 76ers and is currently fourteenth all-time in True Shooting Percentage and seventh in Field Goal Percentage. Dawkins was a very popular figure on very good Sixers teams. While he was never an All Star, Dawkins had a 12.0 Points per Game average and a…
Osi Umenyiora Retires
Aug 28, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Perhaps it did not get the attention it should have but former New York Giant and two-time Super Bowl Champion, Osi Umenyiora retired this week. Umenyiora, a former second round draft choice out of Troy, would shine the brightest when the pressure was on and Umenyiora would make two Pro Bowl Teams along with a pair of All Pro Selections. The Linebacker would record 85 Quarterback Sacks, including three seasons where he recorded two digit Sack campaigns. The Nigerian born player was a major force in the G-Men’s last Super Bowl win and while he is unlikely to be honored…
The Hockey TBD Futures have been Updated
Aug 27, 2015
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Committee Chairman
The Hockey Hall of Fame works a little faster than other North American sports hall doesn’t it? With only a three year waiting period after retirement from the game (playing in Europe still counts as being active), we have decided some time ago that active players over the age of thirty-five would be profiled and made available for your vote. Rather than only mention the new entries, we are listing all of the “TBD” players who are currently in that section. The players listed are as follows: Alex Tanguay, a member of the 2001 Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche and…
Steve Nash joins the Suns Ring of Honor
Aug 27, 2015
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Committee Chairman
The Phoenix Suns announced that Steve Nash will become the 14th man to enter their Ring of Honor. That will take place at halftime of this season’s home game with the Portland Trail Blazers on October 30th. The Canadian raised Point Guard had his best seasons with Phoenix where he would become a two time MVP winner and earned six of his eight All Star Appearances. He is currently the franchise’s leader in Assists, Three Pointers and Free Throw Percentage and as a Sun he had an average of 14.5 Points and 9.4 Assist per Game along with a PER…