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RIP: Nick Bockwinkel
Nov 15, 2015
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It is a sad day in the world of professional wrestling as former AWA World Heavyweight Champion and WWE Hall of Famer, Nick Bockwinkel passed away today at the age of 80.
The former world champion got his start as far back as 1955 and would win regional titles in the Pacific Northwwest, Hawaii, San Francisco and Los Angeles but it was a move to Minnesota to the American Wrestling Association, which was where he would become a star.
With Bobby “The Brain” Heenan as his manager, Bockwinkel was paired with Ray “The Crippler” Stevens and the duo would win the AWA World Tag Team Championship three times and would be the hottest tag team in the North. After the team’s breakup, Bockwinkel remained heel and with Heenan still in tow he would win the AWA World Heavyweight Title in 1975 at the age of 40 and would hold that for five years until he was defeated by Verne Gagne, the man he beat for the belt.
Bockwinkel would remain the company’s main star through the bulk of the 1980’s, even though he would was their champion well into his 50’s. While Bockwinkel was older, he didn’t look his age and was one of the top promo men in the business where he would use articulate dialogue in a calm voice, very different from his peers.
Following his departure from the AWA, he would work as a road agent with the then named WWF and would be an occasional color commentator. Bockwinkel would become known to a new generation when he served as the on screen commissioner of WCW in the mid-90’s. He would later be the President of the Cauliflower Alley Club, from 2007 until last year when his ailments began to catch up to him.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Nick Bockwinkel at this time.
The former world champion got his start as far back as 1955 and would win regional titles in the Pacific Northwwest, Hawaii, San Francisco and Los Angeles but it was a move to Minnesota to the American Wrestling Association, which was where he would become a star.
With Bobby “The Brain” Heenan as his manager, Bockwinkel was paired with Ray “The Crippler” Stevens and the duo would win the AWA World Tag Team Championship three times and would be the hottest tag team in the North. After the team’s breakup, Bockwinkel remained heel and with Heenan still in tow he would win the AWA World Heavyweight Title in 1975 at the age of 40 and would hold that for five years until he was defeated by Verne Gagne, the man he beat for the belt.
Bockwinkel would remain the company’s main star through the bulk of the 1980’s, even though he would was their champion well into his 50’s. While Bockwinkel was older, he didn’t look his age and was one of the top promo men in the business where he would use articulate dialogue in a calm voice, very different from his peers.
Following his departure from the AWA, he would work as a road agent with the then named WWF and would be an occasional color commentator. Bockwinkel would become known to a new generation when he served as the on screen commissioner of WCW in the mid-90’s. He would later be the President of the Cauliflower Alley Club, from 2007 until last year when his ailments began to catch up to him.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Nick Bockwinkel at this time.
Hedo Turkoglu Retires
Nov 14, 2015
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Yesterday, Turkish born basketball star, Hedo Turkoglu officially announced his retirement from the game after a fifteen year career in the NBA.
The 36 year old entered the NBA after being drafted sixteenth overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2000. Prior to the NBA, he played for Efes Pilsen in the Turkish League and helped the squad reach the Euroleague Final Four in 2000. Turkoglu would make history by becoming the first Turkish born player to play in the NBA.
With the Kings, Turkoglu was used coming off of the bench and following a three team trade to San Antonio he had the opportunity to gain more playing time, but it was with the Orlando Magic, the team he signed with as a free agent following his fourth year in the NBA, which was where he really blossomed.
In Orlando, Turkoglu would become the full time starting Small Forward in his second season there and in the 2007-08 season he would be named the NBA’s Most Improved Player after posting what would be his career high in Points per Game (19.5), Rebounds per Game (5.7) and PER (17.3). The following season, he helped his team reach the NBA Finals, although the Los Angeles Lakers soundly defeated them.
Turkoglu would later play for the Toronto Raptors, Phoenix Suns, have a second stint with the Orlando and would finish his career with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Internationally, Turkoglu helped Turkey win the Silver Medal in the 2001 European Championship and the Silver Medal in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, which was held in Turkey.
On December 18, the Magic will honor Turkoglu in a special ceremony.
The question we here at Notinhalloffame.com always ask after a retirement is, is that respective player a Hall of Famer, and honestly he isn’t.
With a career PER under 15 and his overall statistical line as a professional doesn’t put him in the conversation. Although the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame recognizes International accomplishments, it isn’t likely that what he did for the Turkish National Team is enough to move the needle that much.
Still, this was a very good career and one that put Turkish basketball on the map and we here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Hedo Turkoglu for finishing what has been a fine career, and we wish him the best in the next stage of his life.
The 36 year old entered the NBA after being drafted sixteenth overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2000. Prior to the NBA, he played for Efes Pilsen in the Turkish League and helped the squad reach the Euroleague Final Four in 2000. Turkoglu would make history by becoming the first Turkish born player to play in the NBA.
With the Kings, Turkoglu was used coming off of the bench and following a three team trade to San Antonio he had the opportunity to gain more playing time, but it was with the Orlando Magic, the team he signed with as a free agent following his fourth year in the NBA, which was where he really blossomed.
In Orlando, Turkoglu would become the full time starting Small Forward in his second season there and in the 2007-08 season he would be named the NBA’s Most Improved Player after posting what would be his career high in Points per Game (19.5), Rebounds per Game (5.7) and PER (17.3). The following season, he helped his team reach the NBA Finals, although the Los Angeles Lakers soundly defeated them.
Turkoglu would later play for the Toronto Raptors, Phoenix Suns, have a second stint with the Orlando and would finish his career with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Internationally, Turkoglu helped Turkey win the Silver Medal in the 2001 European Championship and the Silver Medal in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, which was held in Turkey.
On December 18, the Magic will honor Turkoglu in a special ceremony.
The question we here at Notinhalloffame.com always ask after a retirement is, is that respective player a Hall of Famer, and honestly he isn’t.
With a career PER under 15 and his overall statistical line as a professional doesn’t put him in the conversation. Although the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame recognizes International accomplishments, it isn’t likely that what he did for the Turkish National Team is enough to move the needle that much.
Still, this was a very good career and one that put Turkish basketball on the map and we here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Hedo Turkoglu for finishing what has been a fine career, and we wish him the best in the next stage of his life.
RIP: Phil Taylor
Nov 12, 2015
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It is a sad day in the world of heavy metal as it was announced that Motorhead drummer, Phil Taylor, known to his fans as the “Philthy Animal” passed away today at the age of 61.
Taylor was an original member of the group and played on all their signature hits, including Ace of Spades, and ten of their albums. He was with the band from 1975 to 1984 and 1987 to 1992, last leaving the band (fired, actually) during recording sessions for the March or Die album.
While he was not with the band for over twenty years, he is a beloved figure among fans of the band and he end another former member, guitarist, “Fast” Eddie Clarke, joined them on stage (but did not play) in a reunion of sorts in Birmingham, England, right before the “new” lineup broke out “Ace of Spades”.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Phil Taylor at this time.
Taylor was an original member of the group and played on all their signature hits, including Ace of Spades, and ten of their albums. He was with the band from 1975 to 1984 and 1987 to 1992, last leaving the band (fired, actually) during recording sessions for the March or Die album.
While he was not with the band for over twenty years, he is a beloved figure among fans of the band and he end another former member, guitarist, “Fast” Eddie Clarke, joined them on stage (but did not play) in a reunion of sorts in Birmingham, England, right before the “new” lineup broke out “Ace of Spades”.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Phil Taylor at this time.
The 2020 Football Futures are up!
Nov 11, 2015
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It is always onward and upward for us at Notinhalloffame.com, and as such we wanted to take the time to update our Football Futures section. This is the portion of the website where you have the opportunity to let us know your opinion as whether retired players who are not yet eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame should be enshrined in Canton. This process also helps us establish where these players should be ranked once eligible.
We already had the Football Futures from 2016, 2017 and 2018 up, and recently we have updated our 2017 Football Futures and our2018 Football Futures Section, and recently we unveiled the brand new 2019 Football Futures Section.
We have one more section in Football that we put up, and yes, you guessed correctly with the new 2020 Football Futures.
The 2019 Football Futures consist of:
Brandon Lloyd, a Wide Receiver who was a one time Pro Bowl Selection.
Brett Keisel, a Defensive End who won two Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers and was a one time Pro Bowler.
Chris Myers, a Center who chosen for two Pro Bowls.
Cortland Finnegan, a Cornerback who went on one Pro Bowl.
Darnell Dockett, a Defensive Tackle who was a three time Pro Bowl Selection and played his entire career with the Arizona Cardinals.
John Abraham, a Defensive End who was a five time Pro Bowler, a two Time First Team All Pro and a member of the 100 Sack club.
Justin Smith, a Defensive End who was a former Defensive Player of the Year and a five time Pro Bowl Selection.
Lance Briggs, a Linebacker who was a seven time Pro Bowl choice, a one time First Team All Pro who spent his entire career with the Chicago Bears.
Mat McBriar, a Punter who was a two time Pro Bowler who twice led the NFL in Yards per Punt.
Maurice Jones-Drew, a Running Back who was a three time Pro Bowl Selection and was twice named the NFL Alumni Running Back of the Year.
Michael Roos, an Offensive Tackle who went to one Pro Bowl.
Nick Hardwick, a Center who went to one Pro Bowl and played his entire career with the San Diego Chargers.
Osi Umenyiora, a Defensive End who won the Super Bowl twice with the New York Giants and was also a two time Pro Bowl Selection.
Patrick Willis, a Linebacker who went to seven Pro Bowls and was chosen for five First Team All Pro teams.
Ryan Clark, a Safety who was a one time Pro Bowler and a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl XLIII Team.
Thomas DeCoud, a Strong Safety who went to one Pro Bowl.
Troy Polamalu, a Safety who anchored the Pittsburgh Steelers to Super Bowls and was a four time First Team All Pro Selection as well as being a former Defensive Player of the Year.
Wade Smith, an Offensive Lineman who went to one Pro Bowl.
Regular visitors to the website, you know what we want you to do!
Take a look at this new section and let your voice be heard. Cast a vote and offer your opinion on this group of gridiron greats.
At the end of this football season, we will add anyone else who should belong in the 2020 section, namely those who have not retired yet but have not suited up for an NFL team this season.
As always we here at Notinhalloffame.com thank you for your support and pledge to continue to bring you more Hall of Fame related content!
We already had the Football Futures from 2016, 2017 and 2018 up, and recently we have updated our 2017 Football Futures and our2018 Football Futures Section, and recently we unveiled the brand new 2019 Football Futures Section.
We have one more section in Football that we put up, and yes, you guessed correctly with the new 2020 Football Futures.
The 2019 Football Futures consist of:
Brandon Lloyd, a Wide Receiver who was a one time Pro Bowl Selection.
Brett Keisel, a Defensive End who won two Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers and was a one time Pro Bowler.
Chris Myers, a Center who chosen for two Pro Bowls.
Cortland Finnegan, a Cornerback who went on one Pro Bowl.
Darnell Dockett, a Defensive Tackle who was a three time Pro Bowl Selection and played his entire career with the Arizona Cardinals.
John Abraham, a Defensive End who was a five time Pro Bowler, a two Time First Team All Pro and a member of the 100 Sack club.
Justin Smith, a Defensive End who was a former Defensive Player of the Year and a five time Pro Bowl Selection.
Lance Briggs, a Linebacker who was a seven time Pro Bowl choice, a one time First Team All Pro who spent his entire career with the Chicago Bears.
Mat McBriar, a Punter who was a two time Pro Bowler who twice led the NFL in Yards per Punt.
Maurice Jones-Drew, a Running Back who was a three time Pro Bowl Selection and was twice named the NFL Alumni Running Back of the Year.
Michael Roos, an Offensive Tackle who went to one Pro Bowl.
Nick Hardwick, a Center who went to one Pro Bowl and played his entire career with the San Diego Chargers.
Osi Umenyiora, a Defensive End who won the Super Bowl twice with the New York Giants and was also a two time Pro Bowl Selection.
Patrick Willis, a Linebacker who went to seven Pro Bowls and was chosen for five First Team All Pro teams.
Ryan Clark, a Safety who was a one time Pro Bowler and a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl XLIII Team.
Thomas DeCoud, a Strong Safety who went to one Pro Bowl.
Troy Polamalu, a Safety who anchored the Pittsburgh Steelers to Super Bowls and was a four time First Team All Pro Selection as well as being a former Defensive Player of the Year.
Wade Smith, an Offensive Lineman who went to one Pro Bowl.
Regular visitors to the website, you know what we want you to do!
Take a look at this new section and let your voice be heard. Cast a vote and offer your opinion on this group of gridiron greats.
At the end of this football season, we will add anyone else who should belong in the 2020 section, namely those who have not retired yet but have not suited up for an NFL team this season.
As always we here at Notinhalloffame.com thank you for your support and pledge to continue to bring you more Hall of Fame related content!