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One of the most influential and successful professional wrestlers in WWE history has left us with the passing of “Superstar” Billy Graham.  He was 79 years old.  Graham had been dealing with a myriad of health issues in recent months, most notably organ failure, and had been on life support for the last few days. Born Wayne Coleman, Graham got into bodybuilding in the 1960s, and would train to be a pro wrestler in 1969 under Stu Hart in Calgary, Adopting the name of Billy Graham, (after his friend, Dr. Jerry Graham), he would add the more colorful moniker of “Superstar”, based…

Doyle Brunson, who was considered by many to have been the greatest poker player of all-time, passed away at the age of 89. A ten-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner (tied for second), and 26-time WSOP final table participant won over six million dollars in earnings. Nicknamed “Texas Dolly”, Brunson was one of the most popular figures of the game, known for his big smile, cowboy hat, and affable personality. Brunson was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988. We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the fans, friends and family of Doyle…

Two months ago, The Country Music Hall of Fame announced their 2023 Class, which inducted Patti Loveless, Tanya Tucker and Bob McDill in the Songwriter’s category.  This necessitated a revision of our Notinhalloffame.com Country lists. We need to acknowledge the work of Aaron James Freeman, who is the curator of this list, and without such, would not be possible.  The effort involved is appreciated more than we can articulate. When you can, please take a look at Aaron’s work, in honoring those worthy of consideration for the Country Music Hall of Fame. Please check out the links here: Modern List Veteran List…

One of the most recognized southpaws of the 1970s, Vida Blue, passed away yesterday at the age of 73. Debuting in 1969, where in his 12 Games in Oakland, he was ineffective with a 6.64 ERA.  His 1970 callup was different with a 2-0 record over six starts and a pair of Shutouts.  1971 was one of the best seasons ever for an Oakland A’s Pitcher. 1971 was the year where he went 24-8 with 301 Strikeouts and led the American League in ERA (1.82), FIP (2.20), and WHIP (0.952).  Blue won both the MVP and the Cy Young, and he was part…

The “Hall of Fame Season” has come to an end with the announcement of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class, and it is the largest class in recent memory. The Cleveland based institution elected Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Rage Against the Machine, Kate Bush, George Michael and The Spinners. Chaka Khan, Al Kooper and Bernie Taupin enter via the Musical Excellence Award. Link Wray and DJ Kool Herc will receive the Musical Influence Award and Don Cornelius will get the Ahmet Ertegun Award. Four of the elected members, Elliott, Nelson, Crow and Michael enter on their first…