Not in Hall of Fame News

There may not be an NHL season, but this weekend the Hockey Hall of Fame officially inducts its latest class into Toronto. The class is a solid one, headlined by Joe Sakic who enters on his first year of eligibility. The native of British Colombia won every accolade worth winning in hockey. He is a former Hart Trophy winner and Stanley Cup Champion. His trophy case also includes an Olympic Gold Medal, a World Junior Gold Medal, A Lady Byng and a First Team All Star Selection. Had Sakic not entered in his first year, it would have been considered…

Listening to the Dan Patrick Show today, former Home Run Slugger Mark McGwire declared that he would not vote for himself for the Baseball Hall of Fame. His rationale was simple; and though he did not exactly say it point blank, it was his belief that as a former PED user he did not meet the guidelines that are in place. He would go on to say that it was a perception that he would not fight and that he had the utmost respect or the Hall of Fame. It is not like this declaration is likely to change the…

Recently, we unveiled the 2015 Future List for the Baseball Hall of Fame. How about we take it one step further? We here at Notinhalloffame.com have now taken it to the year 2016. Here are the people who you can vote and give your opinions on for that class.  Bengie MolinaBilly WagnerBob HowryBrad AusmusChan Ho ParkChristian GuzmanDamaso MarteDavid EcksteinFernando TatisGarrett AndersonGary Matthews Jr.Jason KendallJay PaytonJeff WeaverJim EdmondsJose GuillenKen Griffey Jr.Luis CastilloMark GrudzielanekMike HamptonMike LowellMike SweeneyRandy WinnRuss OrtizRuss SpringerTrevor HoffmanTroy Glaus  You know what to do! Take a look and cast your vote!      

I feel like I just wrote about this. Former professional wrestler, Brad Armstrong passed away today at the age of 51. Only two weeks ago, Mike Graham died and the coincidences between the two are eerily similar. Both came from a successful wrestling family, were technical marvels in the ring, and were never able to really reach big time status to being poor on the microphone. At this time, the cause of death has not been released, though it was reported that Armstrong did see his physician last week. Our condolences go to the Armstrong family at this time.

The more I work on this site, the more I realize that once you hit the Hall of Fame generally the only time these beloved athletes get into the news is when they either: A: Die. Or B: Do something stupid. Hall of Fame Catcher, Carlton Fisk was best known for his baseball skill and specifically the Home Run he hit in Game 6 for Boston in the 1975 World Series (or maybe more so for the dance he did to will the ball fair). This week Fisk is known for a DUI arrest after being caught asleep behind the…