Not in Hall of Fame News
2013 Songwriters HOF Class Announced
Feb 24, 2013
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Committee Chairman
Although we focus musically on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we thought it would be pertinent to mention that the Songwriters Hall of Fame have announced their latest inductions. Many members of the Class of 2013 will be familiar to Rock fans.The class is headlined by Steve Tyler and Joe Perry from Aerosmith. We are trying to remember Tyler from the “Dream On” days, as opposed to the androgynous looking former judge of American Idol. Aerosmith was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. The two Aerosmith members are joined by Tony Hatch, the…
The 1964 Hockey HOF Class is up
Feb 24, 2013
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Committee Chairman
Well, you have seen us grow our site with the addition of existing Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. So far, we have tackled the stars inducted up until 1963, so we move to the Class of 1964 which foreshadows how future Classes would look like. The streamlined class of 1964 includes:Babe SiebertBill DurnanDoug BentleyFrank DilioJack StewartGang 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!
Matt Birk Retires
Feb 23, 2013
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Committee Chairman
Amidst the hoopla that surrounded Ray Lewis’ retirement with the Super Bowl Champion, Baltimore Ravens, another potential Hall of Fame entry has announced that he is calling it a career. Center, Matt Birk has ended his career at the age of 36, and has done so as a Champion. Birk was a six time Pro Bowl Selection, all of which occurred while he was a member of a Minnesota Vikings. Birk was also considered one of the “good guys” of the game, as he was named in 2011 as the Walter Payton Man of the Year, which honoured his community…
Carlos Baerga to the Cleveland Indians HOF
Feb 22, 2013
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Committee Chairman
The Cleveland Indians have announced that they will be adding two new members to their team’s Hall of Fame. The first is Carlos Baerga who was with the Tribe from 1990 to 1996 and for a second run in 1999. It was in his first run in Cleveland that Baerga was at his best, as he was an All Star three times. Twice he would have a 200 hit/100 RBI campaign and he would have a .300+ Batting Average four campaigns in a row. The Second Basemen played for many other teams, but he ever came close to the numbers…
Chipper Jones #10 Retired
Feb 20, 2013
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Committee Chairman
As many of you know, Chipper Jones ended his acclaimed career at the end of the 2012 Major League Baseball season, which essentially marked the countdown to his Cooperstown induction speech. The team that he spent his entire career with, the Atlanta Braves has decided to honor him right away.The Braves have announced that they will induct Chipper Jones into their Hall of Fame and bestow upon him the ultimate accolade of retiring his number 10. Jones will be joining Dale Murphy (3), Bobby Cox (6), Warren Spahn (21), John Smoltz (29), Greg Maddux (31), Phil Niekro (35), Eddie Mathews…
The 1963 Hockey HOF Class is up
Feb 19, 2013
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Committee Chairman
Well, you have seen us grow our site with the addition of existing Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. So far, we have tackled the stars inducted up until 1962, so we move to the Class of 1963 which boasted 23 players and three builders. This is the largest Class (and probably always will be) that was ever inducted. This group includes:Angus Daniel CampbellBarney StanleyBilly GilmourBilly McGimsieBouse HuttonBullet Joe SimpsonDidier PitreEarl SeibertEbbie GoodfellowFrederick WhitcroftHarry CameronHarry WatsonHarry WestwickJack DarraghJack LavioletteJimmy GardnerJoe PrimeauLeo DandurandMarty WalshPhat WilsonRiley HearnRusty CrawfordShorty GreenTom HooperTommy GormanGang you know the drill. Check it out, and cast your votes and…
Basketball HOF Finalists Announced
Feb 15, 2013
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Committee Chairman
As part of the launch of the NBA All Star festivities, The Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the twelve finalists for the Class of 2013. The Finalists include our top three selections, Gary Payton, Bernard King and Spencer Haywood, all of which we hope will be selected. They are joined by others on our list, including Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond and Maurice Cheeks who are ranked 11, 13 and 20 respectively.The others include four coaches which are Current Louisville Coach, Rick Pitino, former UNLV Coach, Jerry Tarkanian, former Houston Cougars Coach, Guy Lewis and Tom Heinsohn with the Boston…
The 1962 Hockey HOF Class is up
Feb 14, 2013
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Committee Chairman
Well, you have seen us grow our site with the addition of existing Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. So far, we have tackled the stars inducted up until 1961, so we move to the massive class of 1962 which includes:Alf SmithAmbrose O’BrienFrank AhearnFrank SmithFrederick HumeHarry HylandJames D. NorrisPunch BroadbentReg NobleSteamer MaxwellSweeney SchrinerWalter A. BrownGang 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!
What's Next!!!
Feb 14, 2013
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Committee Chairman
Now that the busiest season for us at notinhallofffame.com has ended, the question is what is next for us in the upcoming months!Why revisions of course!The Rock and Roll list is set to be revamped with a new number one. As our last year’s number one selection, Rush, has entered, a vacancy waits at the top. As always, we will be revamping the entire list based on votes and comments that you have all made throughout the year. Expect the revised list to be unveiled on March 1.Baseball will also go through revisions. Our top two (Barry Bonds and Roger…
The 1961 Hockey HOF Class is up
Feb 09, 2013
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Committee Chairman
Well, you have seen us grow our site with the addition of existing Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. So far, we have tackled the stars inducted up until 1960, so we move to the massive class of 1961 which includes:Bruce StuartCharlie ConacherFrank RankinFred WaghorneGeorge HainsworthGeorge V. BrownHap DayJoe HallMaurice RichardMilt SchmidtOliver SiebertPaul LoicqPercy LeSueurSyl AppsGang 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!