Not in Hall of Fame News
Randy Savage to enter the WWE
Jan 13, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Hell froze over again at the WWE Hall of Fame. Tonight on Monday Night Raw, the WWE Hall of Fame will announce that the first member of this year’s induction class will be Randy “Macho Man” Savage, who in the eyes of many was the greatest omission from their Hall. Savage left the WWE in 1994, as have many, but nearly all of the big names who departed World Wrestling Entertainment in 1994 was hopeful to continue more of an in ring career, jumped to rival World Championship Wrestling where he was used as more than a broadcaster. He would…
RIP: Roy Tarpley
Jan 10, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Former First Round draft pick, Roy Tarpley died today at the age of 50 to unknown causes. Tarpley was the 7th pick overall in 1986 from the University of Michigan and the Center was chosen by the Dallas Mavericks, where he was poised to become one of the top big men of the game, and for awhile he was on his way to accomplishing that very thing. In his rookie year, Tarpley would make the All Rookie Team and following that, though it was injury plagued, he would average a double double with the Dallas Mavericks. He wasn’t playing at…
D-Backs to retire Randy Johnson's Number
Jan 10, 2015
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Committee Chairman
It seems like we are meant to talk about Randy Johnson a lot this week. Following the announcement of Johnson’s induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team where he pitched eight seasons in two stints (1998 to 2004 & 2007 to 2008) and had his best statistical seasons with. Johnson would sign with the Diamondbacks as a Free Agent in 1999 and would immediately enter into the best baseball phase of his career. He would win the next four National League Cy Young Awards, this after winning his first Cy Young in the American League…
2015 College Football HOF Class Announced
Jan 09, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Damn, we love this time of year! The College Football Hall of Fame has announced their new class and although we here at Notinhalloffame.com do not rank those who are not in their Hall, we love their institution and always pay attention to their news. Let’s take a look at their latest group of inductees, which includes fifteen players and two coaches. Trev Alberts, Linebacker: Nebraska, 1990-93 Trev Alberts helped bring the Cornhuskers to three straight Orange Bowls (though they lost all three) and was named the Dick Butkus Award winner in 1993 as the top Linebacker in College Football. …
2015 Pro Football HOF Finalists Announced
Jan 09, 2015
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Committee Chairman
It is Hall of Fame Season isn’t it? The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced their 15 Pro Football Hall of Fame Finalists who are as follows: Morten Andersen, Place Kicker Jerome Bettis, Running Back Tim Brown, Wide Receiver/Returner Don Coryell, Head Coach Terrell Davis, Running Back Tony Dungy, Head Coach Kevin Greene, Linebacker/Defensive End Charles Haley, Linebacker/Defensive End Marvin Harrison, Wide Receiver Jimmy Johnson, Head Coach John Lynch, Safety Orlando Pace, Offensive Tackle Junior Seau, Linebacker Will Shields, Offensive Guard Kurt Warner, Quarterback: This group of fifteen is joined by three more Finalists, Senior Nominee and former Center,…
RIP: Jethro Pugh
Jan 09, 2015
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Committee Chairman
It did not receive the press that it probably deserved, but former Dallas Cowboys Defensive Tackle, Jethro Pugh died yesterday at the age of 70 of natural causes. Pugh was a member of the potent Dallas Cowboys’ Doomsday Defense and he was a part of the first four Cowboys Super Bowl appearances and their first two Super Bowl wins. He would become the first payer in team history to lead the team in Quarterback Sacks (1968-72) and would record 95.5 Sacks over his fourteen year career, all of which was as a Cowboy. Although Pugh was never named to a…
Randy Johnson endorses Edgar for the HOF
Jan 09, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Randy Johnson has been a Baseball Hall of Fame inductee for one day, but he is already pledging his support for his former Seattle Mariner teammate, Edgar Martinez. In a recent interview with ESPN, “The Big Unit” had the following to say about Martinez when asked who he would vote for. "The first person that comes to my mind was a teammate of mine for 9½ years and the greatest hitter I ever played with. I've faced a lot of Hall of Fame hitters, and my gosh, Edgar is the best hitter that I ever saw. I support him because…
First Team All Pros and the HOF
Jan 07, 2015
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Committee Chairman
It was not that long ago that we looked at Pro Bowl selections and how it may impact future Hall of Fame chances. Personally, we put a lot more stock in Associated Press All Pro Selections, as this is a true statement as to which players are elite in their position in a given NFL season. When a player is considered to be the best at their given skill, that is when a serious statement is being made to get a future bust in Canton, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the men who were chosen for the First Team…
Baseball HOF 2015 Class Announced
Jan 06, 2015
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Committee Chairman
It had long been speculated that Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz would enter the Baseball Hall of Fame on their first try. Not only did that happen, but they will be joined by Craig Biggio making this the largest Hall of Fame class in sixty years. Let’s take a look at who got in and who didn’t make the cut. Inductees: Randy Johnson, 1st Year, 97.3 percent. 15 voters did not choose Johnson. I would love to hear explanations from each of them as to why “The Big Unit” was not Hall of Fame worthy. Pedro Martinez, 1st…
Christian Retires
Dec 31, 2014
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Committee Chairman
Last night on Monday Night Raw, on commentary, Jerry “The King” Lawler inferred that WWE Superstar, Christian was retired. It was known that the former World Heavyweight Champion had issues with concussions and had not wrestled in six months, but there had never been any conversation about retiring from in ring competition. As it turns out, it would be reported that this was not a slip from Lawler and that the WWE does consider Christian to be retired. Now you know that with a site such as ours, the first thing we look at is the WWE Hall of Fame. …