Not in Hall of Fame News
RIP: Ritchie Havens
Apr 24, 2013
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Committee Chairman
Ritchie Havens, passed away today at the age of 72 due to a heart attack. Havens is best known for his outstanding opening set at the Woodstock festival in 1969. He blended Soul and Folk and played the acoustic guitar with a fervent style, atypical of other Folk singers. Havens was atypical of other Folk acts, as he was an African American in what was predominantly a Caucasian genre. Although Havens would have many acclaimed albums, it was that Woodstock performance that he will always be remembered for. In what could have been just an answer to a trivia question,…
Rasheed Wallace: HOF or not?
Apr 21, 2013
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Committee Chairman
Amidst our excitement of the beginning of the NBA Playoffs, we almost forgot (Okay, we did for a bit), the retirement of Rasheed Wallace, who is retiring for the second time after a comeback this season with the New York Knicks. The Knicks will be entering the playoffs as the second seed in the East, but injuries have taken Wallace out of the game, and he has chosen to retire instead of join New York as they go after an NBA Championship.This brings us to our favourite question: Hall of Fame or Not? For the record we actually thought Rasheed…
The 1973 Hockey HOF Class is up
Apr 16, 2013
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Committee Chairman
Our work on the existing Hockey Hall of Fame Classes continue. We have now made our way to the year of 1973. It may not be as spectacular as the previous Class (really how could it be), but with Doug Harvey headlining it, at least we have a great name on the top. The complete Class of 1973 was:Chuck RaynerDoug HarveyHartland MolsonTommy SmithGang you know the drill. Check it out, and cast your votes and let us know whether you think they deserved their Hall of Fame induction. Look for upcoming classes soon!
Roy Halladay to 200 wins
Apr 15, 2013
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Committee Chairman
As we get older, we are desperately trying to convince ourselves that “40 is the new 30”. Perhaps we should transfer that thinking to Baseball, where 200 is the new 300.The number we are referring to is “Wins”, and the 200 came to mind when likely Hall of Fame pitcher, Roy Halladay hit that milestone today. The pitching win in Baseball might very well be the most antiquated stat in the game. Even before the sabremetrical revolution, fans often looked at a pitching win as a stat that could easily be dissected. As there are anywhere from thirteen to fifteen…
The 1972 Hockey HOF Class is up
Apr 13, 2013
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Committee Chairman
Our work on the existing Hockey Hall of Fame Classes continue. We have now made our way to the year of 1972. This comprised an amazing triumvirate of superstars in Gordie Howe, Jean Beliveau and Bernie Geoffrion. Seriously, does it get much better than that? The complete Class of 1972 was:Bernie GeofrrionGordie HoweHap HolmesHooley SmithJean BeliveauWeston AdamsGang you know the drill. Check it out, and cast your votes and let us know whether you think they deserved their Hall of Fame induction. Look for upcoming classes soon!
Kenny Rogers to the Country Music HOF
Apr 11, 2013
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Committee Chairman
Although we do not (though we may plan to add it in the future) a Notinhalloffame.com list on those who are not in the Country Music Hall of Fame, we would like to extend congratulations to Kenny Rogers who has been selected to join the prestigious Hall. Rogers was a major star in the Country-Pop genre in the late 70’s and 1980’s and achieved high levels of popularity. Rogers is joined by Bobby Bare, a member of the “Outlaw” Country Movement and “Cowboy” Jack Clement who was an early producer of the genre at Sun Records.We would like to congratulate…
Nominees set for the NASCAR HOF
Apr 11, 2013
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Committee Chairman
The NASCAR Hall of Fame has officially announced its nominees for their fifth Class, and our top eight (Thanks Spheniscus) are on the list. The complete list of 25 nominees is below, listed beside their ranking if applicable:#1 Tim Flock#2 Joe Weatherly#3 Dale Jarrett#4 Bobby Isaac#5 Rex White#6 Fireball Roberts#7 Benny Parsons#8 Fred Lorenzen#17 Curtis Turner#30 Red Byron#36 Wendel ScottRichard Childress: 11 Time Car Owner ChampionJerry Cook: Six Time NASCAR Modified ChampionH. Clay Earles: Founder of Martinsville SpeedwayRay Fox: Legendary engine builderAnne Bledsoe France: Helped build the sport with her husband, Bill France Sr.Rick Hendrick: 13 Time Car Owner ChampionJack…
Spencer Haywood snubbed
Apr 09, 2013
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Committee Chairman
So much for that leak that Spencer Haywood was going into Basketball Hall of Fame. Haywood claimed that he was told by “someone in the NBA” that he was HOF bound; though that information appeared to be erroneous. Based on that information, media outlets (including us) reported that Haywood would be in. Unfortunately, the joke is not on us, but on Haywood who was clearly crushed by the confusion.The four time All Star found out on Friday that he was not in, though reports had already began to sprout that he was selected. “This is so embarrassing” stated Haywood. “My…
Baseball List Revised!!!!!
Apr 07, 2013
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Committee Chairman
It was not that long ago that we unveiled the latest revisions on the Notinhalloffame Rock and Roll Hall of Fame list of 500 acts worthy of consideration to the Hall. For us, that is one down, and many to go! We are proud to announce the revised list for the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.As North American sports fans know, the Baseball Hall is not only the most known of the major Halls of Fame, but is easily the most controversial. Months ago, headlines were made when Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens failed to get inducted.…
The 1971 Hockey HOF Class is up
Apr 06, 2013
Written by
Committee Chairman
Our work on the existing Hockey Hall of Fame Classes continue. We have now made our way to the year of 1971. This was a very good Class, led by Terry Sawchuk, one of the greatest Goaltenders of all time. The complete class includes:Arthur WirtzBusher JacksonCooney WeilandGordon Roberts Terry SawchukGang you know the drill. Check it out, and cast your votes and let us know whether you think they deserved their Hall of Fame induction. Look for upcoming classes soon!