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New England Patriots HOF Finalists announced
Apr 20, 2015
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Committee Chairman
The New England Patriots have put a lot of work into their Hall of Fame and should be applauded for how they have made their Hall matter. The Patriots HOF have announced the three men who are finalists for this year’s class and because of the organization’s stature, this is news that matters. The three Finalists for the New England Patriots Hall of Fame are as follows: Raymond Clayborn: Cornerback, 1977-89 Clayborn had a lengthy career with New England and was a three time Pro Bowl Selection with 36 Interceptions over his career in the Northeast. Leon Gray: Offensive…
The 2015 RRHOF Ceremony
Apr 19, 2015
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Committee Chairman
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony should be a time when we here at Notinhalloffame.com look forward to annually. It is, but we are site for debate, we far more enjoy the day when they make the decisions of who got in (so we can tell them why they are wrong). Regardless of our motives, this is an evening to celebrate the new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, though yes…forgive us if a few snide comments emerge. As per tradition, Jann Wenner, the chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and publisher of Rolling…
Ike Taylor Retires
Apr 15, 2015
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Committee Chairman
Another week, and another major player from the Pittsburgh Steelers defense retired. Ike Taylor was a fourth round draft pick in 2003 from the Rajin’ Cajuns of Louisiana-Lafayette and the Cornerback would play his entire professional league with the Steelers. Taylor was a member of the Steelers Super Bowl Championships in the 2000’s and would play 174 Games, staring 140 of them. Over his career, Taylor would record 636 Tackles with 14 Interceptions and though he was never a Pro Bowl player, he was an integral part of the Steelers defense. We here at Notinhalloffame.com wish Ike Taylor a prosperous…
RIP: Percy Sledge
Apr 15, 2015
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Committee Chairman
It was announced today that Percy Sledge passed away in his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana following complications from liver cancer. He was 73 years old. Sledge is best known for his massive hit, “When A Man Loves A Woman”, a song that went to #1 in 1966 and remains one of the most recognizable soul ballads of all time. While he did have other hits, “When A Man Loves A Woman” was his first and far more known than the rest of his catalogue combined. The song came directly from his heart as he wrote it based on the…
Coming Soon this spring!
Apr 14, 2015
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Committee Chairman
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…
Troy Polamalu Retires
Apr 10, 2015
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Committee Chairman
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 wants more women in the RRHOF
Apr 09, 2015
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Committee Chairman
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. …
2015 Basketball HOF Class Announced
Apr 06, 2015
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Committee Chairman
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
Apr 06, 2015
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Committee Chairman
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
Apr 05, 2015
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Committee Chairman
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,…