Not in Hall of Fame News

In a recent article with the Associated Press, Ice Cube, who was in the influential Hip Hop Group, N.W.A., he was asked about his group’s failure to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first two year’s of eligibility. "It sucks. But it's understandable.  We really only had one album together. They had two albums as a group. I'm sure that groups that have been together longer can make a better argument.  This just lets you know how much we need a Hip-Hop Hall of Fame of our own." Realistically, this is not exactly a snub yet.  Unlike…

Barry Bonds has re-emerged in the world of Baseball, as he again donned a San Francisco Giants uniform as an Instructor in Spring Training.  Whether or not, this ushers in a full time return to the sport is up in the air, but considering how many tainted figures have returned to Baseball after the taint of PEDs (McGwire, Giambi, Pettitte), there is certainly enough room for Barry Bonds; especially one who seems “nicer”. As expected, Bonds was met with reporters and actually seemed to enjoy the interaction.  He showed vulnerability, by expressing his nerves at his new position; a component…

The College Football Hall of Fame has announced 75 former players and 6 former coaches who are on the ballot for the 2014 Class.  To qualify for the Hall, a player must be an All American at least once.  Below are the 75 players chosen for the ballot: Trev Alberts, LB, Nebraska Eric Bieniemy, RB, Colorado Dre Bly, DB, North Carolina Tony Boselli, OT, USC Brian Bosworth, LB, Oklahoma Bob Breunig, LB, Arizona State Jerome Brown, DT, Miami Ruben Brown, OT, Pitt Larry Burton, WR, Purdue Dave Butz, DT, Purdue Freddie Carr, LB, UTEP Mark Carrier, S, USC Wes Chandler,…

Professional Wrestling lost another legend today, as the British star, Billy Robinson passed away at the age of 74.  Robinson was a true International star, as he was successful in multiple continents, and he executed multiple styles that made him not just known as a “shooter” in the ring, but one who was comfortable with whatever style was presented for him. Robinson was a very successful amateur and professional wrestler in his native United Kingdom and planted his North American flag in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association, where he became a top star.  Robinson held titles in All Japan, the…

The 2014 International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced their latest class, and it is headlined by American Lindsay Davenport, who was ranked number one in the female ranks multiple times, first hitting that mark in 1998.  She would win 38 career tournaments, three of which were Grand Slams.  These were the French (1996), Wimbledon (1999) and the U.S. Open (1997).  Davenport also added the Olympic Gold Medal in Atlanta in 1996 and the WTA Championship in 1999. As good as Davenport was, she was often overlooked, even in her home country, as (ok, we’ll say it), smaller and prettier…