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Calvin Johnson Retires
Feb 01, 2016
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Committee Chairman
Unless he changes his mind, we have a major retirement on our hands. It was reported today that multiple sources have told ESPN that Calvin Johnson had informed the Detroit Lions and a close circle of family and friends that he will be retiring from the National Football League. Should this in fact be the case, the Wide Receiver known as “Megatron” has put up a stellar NFL career that includes the following: 3 First Team All Pro Selections 5 Pro Bowls 1 Receptions Title 2 Receiving Yards Title 731 Receptions 11,619 Receiving Yards 83 Receiving Touchdowns 15.9 Yards/Reception Calvin…
Mike Martz upset that T.O. is a HOF Finalist
Jan 31, 2016
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Committee Chairman
Terrell Owens is a Football Hall of Fame Finalist, but not everybody is happy about that. Former St. Louis Rams Head Coach, Mike Martz, spoke with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and was very candid about he felt about Owens being a Finalist, while his former receivers, Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt were not. "You can't print how I felt when T.O. leapfrogged those two. That's just plain out-and-out ridiculous. If they big-timed it and did all that dumb stuff, they'd get in probably earlier. I think they'll eventually get in. I don't think that's an issue, but it's tragic that…
The RRHOF have a Beastie Boys exhibit this weekend
Jan 30, 2016
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Committee Chairman
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be having an exhibit this weekend devoted to the 2012 inductee, The Beastie Boys. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame curator, Meredith Rutledge-Bolger told Cleveland.co that they had “a rich, deep collection of stuff” from when the Beastie Boys were inducted in 2012. This includes hand written lyrics to “Brass Monkey” the Volkswagon medallion that belonged to Mike D, and their outfits from the “Intergalactic” video. Perhaps we have another reason to visit Cleveland?
Torii Hunter to the Minnesota Twins HOF
Jan 30, 2016
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Committee Chairman
Last fall, the Minnesota Twins announced that the two year waiting period following retirement to be eligible had been lifted. This paces way for today’s announcement that Torii Hunter will be entering the organization’s Hall of Fame following his retirement last year. Torii Hunter sent twelve of his nineteen seasons with Minnesota; his first eleven and the final one of his career. As a Twin, he was an All Star twice and a Gold Glove winner seven times. His overall numbers in Minnesota saw him accumulate 1,323 Hits, 214 Home Runs, a .268/.321/.462 Slash Line and a bWAR of 26.2. …
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…