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It’s that time again where we here at Notinhalloffame.com have to tell you what is coming soon! With “Macho Man” Randy Savage and quite a few others entering the WWE Hall of Fame we will have a new list coming soon.  The sections have been made, and we will be updating that in a few weeks.  As Savage was one of the pictures we had in our main logo, he will be removed and a new wrestler will take its place. The Basketball Hall of Fame has also just announced their latest class and our new Notinhalloffame.com list will also…
As widely expected, Pittsburgh Steelers Safety, Troy Polamalu has announced his retirement from the National Football League.Polamalu was drafted 16th overall out of USC by the Steelers in 2003 and immediately with his flowing locks and style of play became one of the most recognized players in the league. He would be a starter in his sophomore year and would make his first of eight Pro Bowls and the following year would be named to the first of four First Team All Pro rosters. That season he would win the first of two Super Bowls with the Steelers, the second…
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this month and will be the only the female inducted into the Cleveland based institution. In an interview with Billboard, Jett wants to see more female rock stars inducted into the Rock Hall.  “There should be more women in the Hall of Fame, and more women in rock…They’re out there, they just don’t get the notice the pop girls do.  Go to any city and there’s an all-girl rock band.  It’s just a matter of society wanting to hear that kind of music. …
The Basketball Hall of Fame has announced their latest Class for 2015.As all of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com only rank players and have not yet branched out to coaches and administrators, thus there are no rankings associated with coaches, but let’s take a look at those who will be inducted into the Class of 2015! Dikembe Mutombo, who was eligible for the first time this year, rocketed to the top of our rankings. The four time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and master of the block will be this year’s headliner (in our eyes). Mutombo led the…

RIP: Elmer Lach

Follow my blog with BloglovinIt was announced yesterday that Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, Elmer Lach passed away at the age of 97.  Lach played all fourteen of his seasons in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadians and was a member of three Stanley Cup winning teams.  The former Centre would lead the NHL in scoring twice in Assists three times and retired as the all time leading scorer in the NHL with 623 Points.  Lach would also win the coveted Hart Trophy in 1945 and was a two time First Team and two time Second Team All…

A.J. Lee Retires

It was a bit of surprise (or maybe not really) that former WWE Diva’s Champion, A.J. Lee abruptly announced her decision to retire from professional wrestling.  Lee had teamed with Paige at last week’s Wrestlemania to defeat the Bella Twins and is a former three time WWE Divas Champion. A.J. signed with the WWE in 2009 after a successful indy run and would be assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling, the then developmental territory for the WWE.  Lee would win the “Queen of FCW” and FCW Divas title but would be called up to participate in the third season of NXT,…
Regular visitors to our website know that we will be launching in 2016 our fourth section which will discuss and rank the North American franchises from the four major leagues (MLB, NHL, NBA  & NFL) and how they honor their past players and contributors.  With that in mind, it was announced by the New England Patriots Hall of Fame that former player, Houston Antwine has been inducted into their Hall by the Senior Committee.  Antwine would join the Patriots in 1961 where the Defensive Lineman was an eight round pick out of Southern Illinois.  Antwine would make the All Star…
Ringo Starr told Entertainment Tonight that he will be entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because of Paul McCartney.“They were all surprised that I wasn’t in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and (Paul) talked to somebody and they’re going to put me in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and he’s going to give me away like I’m the bride and I will accept.With a little help from my friends, indeed.Starr will be inducted via the Award of Musical Excellence, and was not one of the nominees last year or any other year. This particular…

WWE HOF Weekend

The WWE Hall of Fame has come a long way hasn’t it? While they have yet to create a physical Hall of Fame, the profile has been raised immensely and has been a tool to mend fences with past performers.  As part of Wrestlemania weekend, the Hall of Fame ceremony has become not just a huge part of the festivities but a vital part of the Wrestlemania experience.  Seriously, can you imagine a Wrestlemania without it? Last night gave us another great Hall of Fame night, and considering that many felt (including us) that it was an underwhelming class, it…
Three time World Series Champion, David Ortiz was interviewed recently by The Player’s Tribune, and openly decreed that he is a Baseball Hall of Fame worthy inductee.  This made a few headlines, so we here at Notinhalloffame.com thought we would take a quick look at his Cooperstown credentials, but first let’s go over a few quotes from the piece: "I never knowingly took any steroids. And this, too: "I deserve to be in the Hall of Fame." The “knowingly” part refers to being named in the Mitchell Report where by in 2009 it was released that he was one of…