The Buck Stops Here -- Hall of Fame News -- Season 1 Episode 3
Jan 25, 2020
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Season 1 Episode 3: Hall of Fame news: The Chairman and Evan Nolan, look at the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 and Eli Manning's retirement.
The Buck Stops Here -- Episode 7
Feb 10, 2019
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The Chairman brings back Evan Nolan to discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2019.
Homer Simpson to the Baseball HOF?
Feb 25, 2017
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We needed some time to let this one sink in.
Homer Simpson has twice been a Semi-Finalist for our Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame. By the way, you can vote for the Class of 2017 here! As it turns out, Homer Simpson will be “inducted” into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Now for all of the purists out there, don’t get too concerned. This is not an actual induction, but more of a celebration of 25th Anniversary of one of the most famous episodes of The Simpsons; “Homer at the Bat”. The event will take place on May 27, where in the morning a round table discussion featuring the program’s executive producers Al Jean and Mike Reiss, director Jim Reardon, executive story editor Jeff Martin and casting director Bonnie Pietila. That round table is impressive enough, but two of Homer’s “teammates”, Wade Boggs and Ozzie Smith will also be present for the discussion.
Following the discussion, Simpson will be mock inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Simpsons exhibit in Cooperstown will open.
To recap, the episode saw Springfield Power Plan owner, Montgomery Burns, stack his team with the best ringers for his company softball team. In addition to Boggs and Smith, Burns procured the services of Steve Sax, Don Mattingly, Ken Griffey Jr., Jose Canseco, Roger Clemens, Mike Scioscia and Darryl Strawberry so that his team could defeat their rivals, the Shelbyville Nuclear Power Plant team.
“Home Run” Simpson was benched in favor of slugger, Darryl Strawberry, but pinch hit for Strawberry as Burns was “playing the percentages” as Simpson batted left. Simpson drove in the winning run, albeit by being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded.
Admittedly, this is one of the favorite episodes amongst those of us at Notinhalloffame.com.
As always, the Hall of Fame news remains interesting.
Homer Simpson has twice been a Semi-Finalist for our Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame. By the way, you can vote for the Class of 2017 here! As it turns out, Homer Simpson will be “inducted” into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Now for all of the purists out there, don’t get too concerned. This is not an actual induction, but more of a celebration of 25th Anniversary of one of the most famous episodes of The Simpsons; “Homer at the Bat”. The event will take place on May 27, where in the morning a round table discussion featuring the program’s executive producers Al Jean and Mike Reiss, director Jim Reardon, executive story editor Jeff Martin and casting director Bonnie Pietila. That round table is impressive enough, but two of Homer’s “teammates”, Wade Boggs and Ozzie Smith will also be present for the discussion.
Following the discussion, Simpson will be mock inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Simpsons exhibit in Cooperstown will open.
To recap, the episode saw Springfield Power Plan owner, Montgomery Burns, stack his team with the best ringers for his company softball team. In addition to Boggs and Smith, Burns procured the services of Steve Sax, Don Mattingly, Ken Griffey Jr., Jose Canseco, Roger Clemens, Mike Scioscia and Darryl Strawberry so that his team could defeat their rivals, the Shelbyville Nuclear Power Plant team.
“Home Run” Simpson was benched in favor of slugger, Darryl Strawberry, but pinch hit for Strawberry as Burns was “playing the percentages” as Simpson batted left. Simpson drove in the winning run, albeit by being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded.
Admittedly, this is one of the favorite episodes amongst those of us at Notinhalloffame.com.
As always, the Hall of Fame news remains interesting.
The 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame Class is inducted!
Sep 10, 2016
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It is Basketball Hall of Fame weekend and dare we say that this is perhaps our favorite group since we started our site six years ago.
How can it not be as the top three players on our list, Shaquille O’Neal, Allen Iverson and Yao Ming, were all selected, and it is hard to think of a triumvirate as different as those three.
Despite there being three first ballot Hall of Famers, there shouldn’t be a question as to which one is the headliner; it is the man who is also the biggest.
Shaquille O’Neal came into the NBA as the first overall draft pick in 1992, and the LSU Tiger did not disappoint. Instantly, the new Center for the Orlando Magic was a worldwide phenomenon and he took the Magic to the NBA Finals in 1995. O’Neal would sign with the Los Angeles Lakers later as a free agent and lead them to three NBA Championships, and would later help the Miami Heat win their first title. Shaq’s trophy chest contains an MVP, 15 All Star Game appearances, 8 First Team All NBA Selections, 2 Second Team All NBA Selections, 4 Third Team All NBA Selections and 2 Scoring Titles.
O’Neal currently is 7th all time in Points, 7th in Blocks and 13th in Rebounds. He remains a public figure on television most notably with his work on TNT’s Basketball broadcasts.
During the ceremony, O’Neal had the line of the night, thanking Kobe Bryant; “A guy that would push me and help me win three titles in a row (and) he would also help me get pushed off the team and traded to Miami”
While O’Neal was the headliner, Allen Iverson was clearly had the most entertaining speech of the evening.
In a 31 minute monologue, “A.I” covered everything from Michael Jordan, Biggie Smalls, Tupac and Dave Chapelle and reminded everyone why he was not just a basketball superstar but also an urban icon.
Known mostly for his exploits with the Philadelphia 76ers, “The Answer” took the Sixers to the 2001 NBA Finals, the same season he won the MVP. The former Georgetown Hoya won four scoring titles and was named to seven All NBA Teams (three First, three Second and one Third) and was an 11 Time All Star. Iverson also led the NBA in steals three times.
Yao Ming, from China, becomes the first Chinese player to enter the Hall of Fame. Largely considered responsible for the basketball boom in China, Ming starred for the Houston Rockets and was chosen an All NBA Second Team member twice and went to eight All Star Games. The 7’ 6’’ Ming remains a basketball ambassador in China. Ming took China to three FIBA Asian Championships.
While there was no doubt that these three were the stars of the show, the Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed many more to Springfield, Massachusetts.
Current Michigan State Men’s Basketball Coach, Tom Izzo was also inducted. Izzo currently has a 524-205 record and took the Spartans to the 2000 NCAA Title. He is also a former AP College Coach of the Year.
Sheryl Swoopes is this year’s female entrant. Swoopes was the first WNBA signee, and won three WNBA MVPS and three Olympic Gold Medals.
Chicago Bulls owner, Jerry Reinsdorf who presided over the Bulls dynasty of the 1990’s was also officially inducted.
The remaining inductees of this years class were 27 year veteran referee, Darrel Garretson, Early African-American Selection, Cumberland Posey, John McLendon, who is entering for the second time as a coach (he was previously inducted as a contributor) and Zelmo Beaty, who is a member of the all-time ABA Team.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this class and we look forward to continuing the debate as to who should go in next!
How can it not be as the top three players on our list, Shaquille O’Neal, Allen Iverson and Yao Ming, were all selected, and it is hard to think of a triumvirate as different as those three.
Despite there being three first ballot Hall of Famers, there shouldn’t be a question as to which one is the headliner; it is the man who is also the biggest.
Shaquille O’Neal came into the NBA as the first overall draft pick in 1992, and the LSU Tiger did not disappoint. Instantly, the new Center for the Orlando Magic was a worldwide phenomenon and he took the Magic to the NBA Finals in 1995. O’Neal would sign with the Los Angeles Lakers later as a free agent and lead them to three NBA Championships, and would later help the Miami Heat win their first title. Shaq’s trophy chest contains an MVP, 15 All Star Game appearances, 8 First Team All NBA Selections, 2 Second Team All NBA Selections, 4 Third Team All NBA Selections and 2 Scoring Titles.
O’Neal currently is 7th all time in Points, 7th in Blocks and 13th in Rebounds. He remains a public figure on television most notably with his work on TNT’s Basketball broadcasts.
During the ceremony, O’Neal had the line of the night, thanking Kobe Bryant; “A guy that would push me and help me win three titles in a row (and) he would also help me get pushed off the team and traded to Miami”
While O’Neal was the headliner, Allen Iverson was clearly had the most entertaining speech of the evening.
In a 31 minute monologue, “A.I” covered everything from Michael Jordan, Biggie Smalls, Tupac and Dave Chapelle and reminded everyone why he was not just a basketball superstar but also an urban icon.
Known mostly for his exploits with the Philadelphia 76ers, “The Answer” took the Sixers to the 2001 NBA Finals, the same season he won the MVP. The former Georgetown Hoya won four scoring titles and was named to seven All NBA Teams (three First, three Second and one Third) and was an 11 Time All Star. Iverson also led the NBA in steals three times.
Yao Ming, from China, becomes the first Chinese player to enter the Hall of Fame. Largely considered responsible for the basketball boom in China, Ming starred for the Houston Rockets and was chosen an All NBA Second Team member twice and went to eight All Star Games. The 7’ 6’’ Ming remains a basketball ambassador in China. Ming took China to three FIBA Asian Championships.
While there was no doubt that these three were the stars of the show, the Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed many more to Springfield, Massachusetts.
Current Michigan State Men’s Basketball Coach, Tom Izzo was also inducted. Izzo currently has a 524-205 record and took the Spartans to the 2000 NCAA Title. He is also a former AP College Coach of the Year.
Sheryl Swoopes is this year’s female entrant. Swoopes was the first WNBA signee, and won three WNBA MVPS and three Olympic Gold Medals.
Chicago Bulls owner, Jerry Reinsdorf who presided over the Bulls dynasty of the 1990’s was also officially inducted.
The remaining inductees of this years class were 27 year veteran referee, Darrel Garretson, Early African-American Selection, Cumberland Posey, John McLendon, who is entering for the second time as a coach (he was previously inducted as a contributor) and Zelmo Beaty, who is a member of the all-time ABA Team.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this class and we look forward to continuing the debate as to who should go in next!
Amar'e Stoudemire Retires. HOFer?
Jul 30, 2016
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We waited a little bit before we decided to discuss the retirement of Amar’e Stoudemire from the National Basketball Association at the age of 33. Perhaps it was because it is not know at this time if he will continue to play overseas or because we are not even certain that this will hold. Regardless, we are going to do that now and ask the question we always ask when we have a retirement of this magnitude; is Amar’e Stoudemire a Hall of Famer?
Coming out of High School as the 9th overall pick in the 2002 Draft, The Phoenix Suns had an immediate star as the big man won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. He helped elevate Phoenix to an NBA Championship contender, pairing with Steve Nash forming one of the most devastating pairings in professional basketball.
Five times with the Suns, Stoudemire would make the All-Star Team and he was named a Second Team All-NBA selection three times and a First Team Selection once. In 2007, he would finish second in MVP voting to the eventual winner, Kobe Bryant.
Opting out of his contract with Suns, Amar’e Stoudemire joined Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks and was still in superstar form, earning another All Star Game appearance and a Second Team All-NBA nod. Injuries would however pile up and season after season the 6’ 10’’ Stoudemire would become a shell of what he once was. He would finish his career with stints with Dallas and Miami.
On Tuesday, Stoudemire signed with the Knicks and announced his NBA retirement, proudly stating “Once a Knick, Always a Knick” (though his run in Phoenix was far superior).
Although Amar’e has no college resume (which can factor in the to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame) his five All-NBA selections put him on the black side of the Springfield ledger. He has good career number with a PER of 21.8 and 92.5 Win Shares, though his relatively low VORP (16.81) might raise a few eyebrows and his career Rebounds/Game are not huge for a man his size.
Stating that, Amar’e Stoudemire is a player who competed in the NBA All-Star Game six times; a number that equates to many as a Hall of Famer, though we aren’t ready to usher him in just yet.
He will be eligible for the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021 and will likely be placed on the lower end of our top ten of our Notinhalloffame.com Basketball List. With Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan eligible the same year, Amar’e won’t get in immediately, and this is one case where if he got inducted in his second year or never, the result would yield equal surprise.
Still, we would like to thank Amar’e for the wonderful run and the memories he gave fans in Phoenix, New York and the NBA fans world over. It was a great career!
Coming out of High School as the 9th overall pick in the 2002 Draft, The Phoenix Suns had an immediate star as the big man won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. He helped elevate Phoenix to an NBA Championship contender, pairing with Steve Nash forming one of the most devastating pairings in professional basketball.
Five times with the Suns, Stoudemire would make the All-Star Team and he was named a Second Team All-NBA selection three times and a First Team Selection once. In 2007, he would finish second in MVP voting to the eventual winner, Kobe Bryant.
Opting out of his contract with Suns, Amar’e Stoudemire joined Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks and was still in superstar form, earning another All Star Game appearance and a Second Team All-NBA nod. Injuries would however pile up and season after season the 6’ 10’’ Stoudemire would become a shell of what he once was. He would finish his career with stints with Dallas and Miami.
On Tuesday, Stoudemire signed with the Knicks and announced his NBA retirement, proudly stating “Once a Knick, Always a Knick” (though his run in Phoenix was far superior).
Although Amar’e has no college resume (which can factor in the to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame) his five All-NBA selections put him on the black side of the Springfield ledger. He has good career number with a PER of 21.8 and 92.5 Win Shares, though his relatively low VORP (16.81) might raise a few eyebrows and his career Rebounds/Game are not huge for a man his size.
Stating that, Amar’e Stoudemire is a player who competed in the NBA All-Star Game six times; a number that equates to many as a Hall of Famer, though we aren’t ready to usher him in just yet.
He will be eligible for the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021 and will likely be placed on the lower end of our top ten of our Notinhalloffame.com Basketball List. With Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan eligible the same year, Amar’e won’t get in immediately, and this is one case where if he got inducted in his second year or never, the result would yield equal surprise.
Still, we would like to thank Amar’e for the wonderful run and the memories he gave fans in Phoenix, New York and the NBA fans world over. It was a great career!
RIP: Nate Thurmond
Jul 18, 2016
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It was announced today by the Golden State Warriors that their former Center, Nate Thurmond died at the age of 74 after a bout with leukemia.
Thurmond, a member of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players list, played collegiately at Bowling Green before being drafted third overall in 1963 by the Warriors. Thurmond was an All Star by his sophomore season and made the mid-season festivity seven times. Thurmond was not known for his offense, a little surprising considering he exceeded 20 Points per Game per season. Rather, he was known for his rebounding prowess finishing in the top five in boards per game six times.
Thurmond would be traded to the Chicago Bulls however thirteen games later he would be moved to the Cleveland Cavaliers, close to his hometown of Akron, Ohio. The big man was a vital part of the Cavs miracle run to the Eastern Championship.
His number would be retired by both the Warriors and the Cavaliers.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Nate Thurmond at this time.
Thurmond, a member of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players list, played collegiately at Bowling Green before being drafted third overall in 1963 by the Warriors. Thurmond was an All Star by his sophomore season and made the mid-season festivity seven times. Thurmond was not known for his offense, a little surprising considering he exceeded 20 Points per Game per season. Rather, he was known for his rebounding prowess finishing in the top five in boards per game six times.
Thurmond would be traded to the Chicago Bulls however thirteen games later he would be moved to the Cleveland Cavaliers, close to his hometown of Akron, Ohio. The big man was a vital part of the Cavs miracle run to the Eastern Championship.
His number would be retired by both the Warriors and the Cavaliers.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Nate Thurmond at this time.
Shaq headlines this years Basketball HOF Class!
Apr 04, 2016
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Lock it in.
As is tradition, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced this year’s class hours before the NCAA Championship Game.
As previously reported, Yao Ming is in and there is no surprise that he will joined by two major former stars.
Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson, who hold the numbers one and two spots respectively on our Notinhalloffame.com Basketball List got in on their first try.
Shaq is a former four time NBA Champion, a former MVP, two time scoring champion and a fifteen time All Star. O’Neal is without question the most dominant center of his day and one of the top Centers ever.
Iverson, who while he was not a former NBA Champion is also a former NBA MVP and won four scoring titles and went to 11 All Star Games. In terms of excitement on the court, Iverson had few peers.
While O’Neal, Iverson and Ming are easily the top draws there are still big names who have been selected for this year.
Current Michigan State Head Coach, Tom Izzo enters Springfield and is a former NCAA Champion Coach. His current record is 524 and 205.
This years female inductee is Sheryl Swoopes, a four time WNBA Champion and three time WNBA MVP.
The remaining inductees this year are former three time ABA All Star, and two time NBA All Star, Zelmo Beaty, Chicago Bulls owner, Jerry Reinsdorf, official, Darrell Garretson, African-American Pioneer, Cumberland Posey and the late African-American Coach, John McLendon.
We will be working on our new Basketball list and it should be unveiled next month.
We would like to congratulate this year’s class and as always we love this time of the year!
As is tradition, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced this year’s class hours before the NCAA Championship Game.
As previously reported, Yao Ming is in and there is no surprise that he will joined by two major former stars.
Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson, who hold the numbers one and two spots respectively on our Notinhalloffame.com Basketball List got in on their first try.
Shaq is a former four time NBA Champion, a former MVP, two time scoring champion and a fifteen time All Star. O’Neal is without question the most dominant center of his day and one of the top Centers ever.
Iverson, who while he was not a former NBA Champion is also a former NBA MVP and won four scoring titles and went to 11 All Star Games. In terms of excitement on the court, Iverson had few peers.
While O’Neal, Iverson and Ming are easily the top draws there are still big names who have been selected for this year.
Current Michigan State Head Coach, Tom Izzo enters Springfield and is a former NCAA Champion Coach. His current record is 524 and 205.
This years female inductee is Sheryl Swoopes, a four time WNBA Champion and three time WNBA MVP.
The remaining inductees this year are former three time ABA All Star, and two time NBA All Star, Zelmo Beaty, Chicago Bulls owner, Jerry Reinsdorf, official, Darrell Garretson, African-American Pioneer, Cumberland Posey and the late African-American Coach, John McLendon.
We will be working on our new Basketball list and it should be unveiled next month.
We would like to congratulate this year’s class and as always we love this time of the year!
Yao Ming to the Basketball HOF
Mar 31, 2016
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It has been reported by multiple sources that Yao Ming will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
The greatest star in the history of Chinese Basketball, Ming began his career in the Chinese league and was the first pick in the 2002 NBA Draft. Ming was an eight time All Star who averaged 19 Points and 9.2 Rebounds per year. Ming retired in 2011 following a series of injuries his feet and ankles.
Ming, who was ranked #3 by us at Notinhalloffame.com, will be the International representative and is almost single handedly responsible for elevating the game in China.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Yao Ming and will be watching intensely to see who will join him.
The greatest star in the history of Chinese Basketball, Ming began his career in the Chinese league and was the first pick in the 2002 NBA Draft. Ming was an eight time All Star who averaged 19 Points and 9.2 Rebounds per year. Ming retired in 2011 following a series of injuries his feet and ankles.
Ming, who was ranked #3 by us at Notinhalloffame.com, will be the International representative and is almost single handedly responsible for elevating the game in China.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Yao Ming and will be watching intensely to see who will join him.
RIP: Clyde Lovellette
Mar 12, 2016
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It is another sad day in the basketball world as Clyde Lovellette has passed away at age 86 from cancer.
Lovellette was a star player for the Kansas Jayhawks and would take his team to the NCAA Championship in 1952 and was named the Most Outstanding Player in the tournament. That year he would also be part of the United States win at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
He would join the Minneapolis Lakers in 1953 and in his rookie season was an NBA Champion, making him one of the few players in history to win the NCAA, NBA and Olympic Championships. The big man would be a four time All Star and late in his career with the Boston Celtics would win two more NBA titles.
Lovellette would be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Clyde Lovellette at this time.
Lovellette was a star player for the Kansas Jayhawks and would take his team to the NCAA Championship in 1952 and was named the Most Outstanding Player in the tournament. That year he would also be part of the United States win at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
He would join the Minneapolis Lakers in 1953 and in his rookie season was an NBA Champion, making him one of the few players in history to win the NCAA, NBA and Olympic Championships. The big man would be a four time All Star and late in his career with the Boston Celtics would win two more NBA titles.
Lovellette would be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Clyde Lovellette at this time.
Shaq and Allen Iverson headline the list of Finalists for the Basketball HOF
Feb 12, 2016
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It is All Star Game Weekend and as is customary, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced their Finalists for the 2016 Class, which as expected includes two major names who re now eligible following the decrease by one year of the waiting time following retirement.
Here are the Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists for this year:
Charles “Lefty” Driesell (Coach): The only coach in NCAA history to take four programs to 100 wins and the only coach to be Conference Coach of the Year in four different conferences. He has a record of 786 and 394 and is already a member of the College Basketball Hall of Fame.
Darrell Garretson (Referee): A veteran of 27 years as an official in the NBA, refereeing 1,798 Regular Season Games and 269 NBA Playoff Games.
Robert Hughes (Coach): A high school basketball in Texas for 47 years with 35 district championships and five state championships. His overall record is 1,333 and 247.
Allen Iverson (Player): A former MVP and three time First Team All Pro, who carried the Philadelphia 76ers to an NBA Final. He is also a four time Scoring Champion and three time Steals Champion.
Tom Izzo (Coach): A former NCAA Coach of the Year, Izzo took Michigan State to the NCAA Title in 2000 and seven Final Fours.
Kevin Johnson (Player): A four time Second Team All-Star and three time All Star, Johnson is primarily responsible for keeping the Sacramento Kings in California’s capital.
John McLendon (Coach): The first head coach to win three consecutive NAIA Championships when he did so with Tennessee State. He is a African-American pioneer in coaching.
Shaquille O’Neal (Player): A four time NBA Champion, O’Neal is a fifteen time All Star and former NBA MVP.
Bo Ryan (Coach): A four time NCAA Division III Champion (Wisconsin-Platteville) and has taken the University of Wisconsin to two Final Fours.
Eddie Sutton (Coach): A four time National Coach of the Year and is the first Head Coach to take four teams to the NCAA Tournament.
Leta Andrews, Muffet McGraw, Sheryl Swoopes and the Wayland Baptist University Team are the women’s Finalists.
This year’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class will be announced at this year’s Final Four in April.
Here are the Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists for this year:
Charles “Lefty” Driesell (Coach): The only coach in NCAA history to take four programs to 100 wins and the only coach to be Conference Coach of the Year in four different conferences. He has a record of 786 and 394 and is already a member of the College Basketball Hall of Fame.
Darrell Garretson (Referee): A veteran of 27 years as an official in the NBA, refereeing 1,798 Regular Season Games and 269 NBA Playoff Games.
Robert Hughes (Coach): A high school basketball in Texas for 47 years with 35 district championships and five state championships. His overall record is 1,333 and 247.
Allen Iverson (Player): A former MVP and three time First Team All Pro, who carried the Philadelphia 76ers to an NBA Final. He is also a four time Scoring Champion and three time Steals Champion.
Tom Izzo (Coach): A former NCAA Coach of the Year, Izzo took Michigan State to the NCAA Title in 2000 and seven Final Fours.
Kevin Johnson (Player): A four time Second Team All-Star and three time All Star, Johnson is primarily responsible for keeping the Sacramento Kings in California’s capital.
John McLendon (Coach): The first head coach to win three consecutive NAIA Championships when he did so with Tennessee State. He is a African-American pioneer in coaching.
Shaquille O’Neal (Player): A four time NBA Champion, O’Neal is a fifteen time All Star and former NBA MVP.
Bo Ryan (Coach): A four time NCAA Division III Champion (Wisconsin-Platteville) and has taken the University of Wisconsin to two Final Fours.
Eddie Sutton (Coach): A four time National Coach of the Year and is the first Head Coach to take four teams to the NCAA Tournament.
Leta Andrews, Muffet McGraw, Sheryl Swoopes and the Wayland Baptist University Team are the women’s Finalists.
This year’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class will be announced at this year’s Final Four in April.
Awards = HOF? Part Thirteen: The NBA All Star Game MVP
Jan 28, 2016
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We here at Notinhalloffame.com thought it would be fun to take a look at the major awards in North American team sports and see how it translates into Hall of Fame potential.
Needless to say, different awards in different sports yield hall of fame potential. In basketball, the team sport with the least amount of players on a roster, the dividend for greatness much higher. In baseball, it is not as much as a great individual season does not have the same impact.
Needless to say, different awards in different sports yield hall of fame potential. In basketball, the team sport with the least amount of players on a roster, the dividend for greatness much higher. In baseball, it is not as much as a great individual season does not have the same impact.
Preliminary Nominees Announced for the Basketball HOF
Dec 22, 2015
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The Basketball Hall of Fame has announced their preliminary candidates for the 2016 Class. As announced earlier, the Hall has reduced the amount of wait time from five years to four years after retirement.
Here is the complete list of nominated players/coaches/contributors:
North American Committee Nominations
Mark Aguirre: Ranked #7 on Notinhalloffame.com
Geese Ausbie
Bill Bertka
Junior Bridgeman
Irv Brown
Maurice Cheeks: Ranked #18 on Notinhalloffame.com
Terry Cummings: Ranked #19 on Notinhalloffame.com
Lefty Driesell
Hugh Evans
Bill Fitch
Cotton Fitzsimmons
Darell Garretson
A.C. Green: Ranked #54 on Notinhalloffame.com
Tim Hardaway: Ranked #8 on Notinhalloffame.com
Del Harris
Robert Hughes
Allen Iverson: Ranked #1 on Notinhalloffame.com
Tom Izzo
Kevin Johnson: Ranked #12 on Notinhalloffame.com
Marques Johnson: Ranked #24 on Notinhalloffame.com
Bobby Jones: Ranked #31 on Notinhalloffame.com
Jerry “Tiger” Jones
Gene Keady
Rollie Massimino
George McGinnis: Ranked #14 on Notinhalloffame.com
Gary McKnight
John McLendon
Danny Miles
Sidney Moncrief: Ranked #4 on Notinhalloffame.com
Dick Motta
Swen Nater
Shaquille O’Neal: Ranked #1 on Notinhalloffame.com
Mark Price: Ranked #28 on Notinhalloffame.com
Glenn Robinson
Lee Rose
Bo Ryan
Jack Sikma: Ranked #5 on Notinhalloffame.com
Steve Smith
Fred Snowden
Eddie Sutton
Reggie Theus: Ranked #42 on Notinhalloffame.com
Rudy Tomjanovich: Ranked #37 on Notinhallofffame.com
Chris Webber: Ranked #4 on Notinhalloffame.com
Paul Westphal: Ranked #19 on Notinhalloffame.com
Women’s Committee Nominations
Leta Andrews
Jennifer Azzi
Rebecca Lobo
Muffet McGraw
Susie McConnell
Pearl Moore
Kim Mulkey
Harley Redin
Theresa Shank
Marianne Stanley
Barbara Stevens
Sheryl Swoopes
Wayland Baptist
Theresa Weatherspoon
DIRECT-ELECT CATEGORY
Early African-American Pioneers Committee Nominations
Clarence “Puggy” Bell
Sonny Boswell
Zack Clayton
Chuck Cooper
Bill Garrett
Inman Jackson
Clarence “Fats” Jenkins
Bucky Lew
Dave Minor
Hudson Oliver
Cumberland Posey Jr.
Al “Runt” Pullins
James “Pappy” Ricks
Paul Robeson
Eyre Saitch
William “Wee Willie” Smith
DIRECT-ELECT CATEGORY
International Committee Nominations
Tal Brody
Jackie Chazalon
Vlade Divac: Ranked #27 on Notinhalloffame.com
Nick Galis
Semen Khalipski
Vladimir Kondrashin
Toni Kukoc
Yao Ming: Ranked #3 on Notinhalloffame.com
Aldo Ossola
Amaury Pasos
Dino Radja
Manuel Sainz
Togo Soares
Ranko Zeravica
Marcos Leite
DIRECT-ELECT CATEGORY
Contributor Committee Nominations
Marv Albert
Al Attles
Dick Baumgartner
Marty Blake
Vic Bubas
Wayne Duke
Harry Glickman
Marty Glickman
Curt Gowdy
Tim Grgurich
Mannie Jackson
Tom Jernstedt
Johnny “Red” Kerr: Ranked 53 on Notinhalloffame.com
John Kline
Red Klotz
Jerry Krause
Jack McCloskey
Johnny Most
Dennis Murphy
Joe O’Toole
Billy Packer
Jerry Reinsdorf
Zelda Spoelstra
Jim Valvano
Donnie Walsh
Frank Walsh
DIRECT-ELECT CATEGORY
Veterans Committee Nominations
1936 US Olympic Team*
1964 State Dept Basketball Ambassadors
Zelmo Beaty: Ranked #18 on Notinhalloffame.com
Ron Boone: Ranked #99 on Notinhalloffame.com
Sid Borgia
Carl Braun
Frank Brian
Joe Caldwell
Mack Calvin
Charles Eckman
Leroy Edwards
Leo Ferris
Clarence “Bevo” Francis
Buck Freeman
Donnie Freeman
Travis Grant
Bob Grody
Joe Hammond
Robert Harrison
Flo Harvey
Cam Henderson
Robert Hopkins
Lou Hudson: Ranked #22 on Notinhalloffame.com
Warren Jabali
Jimmy Jones
Freddie Lewis
Jim Loscutoff
Loyola of Chicago
George McGinnis: Ranked #14 on Notinhalloffame.com
Ray Mears
Donald Moore
Willie Naulls: Ranked #92 on Notinhalloffame.com
John O’Brien
Philadelphia SPHAS
Mel Riebe
Glenn Roberts
Holcombe Rucker
Kenny Sailors
Fred Schaus
Charlie Scott: Ranked #44 on Notinhalloffame.com
Kenny Sears
Frank Selvy
George Senesky
Paul Seymour
Charles Siler
Talvin Skinner
Ken Suesens
Tennessee A&I
Dick Van Arsdale
Tom Van Arsdale
Willie Wise
Max Zaslofsky: Ranked #8 on Notinhalloffame.com
The Finalists will be announced during All Star Weekend in Toronto on February 12. The Class of 2016 will be announced at the Final Four in Houston on April 4.
Here is the complete list of nominated players/coaches/contributors:
North American Committee Nominations
Mark Aguirre: Ranked #7 on Notinhalloffame.com
Geese Ausbie
Bill Bertka
Junior Bridgeman
Irv Brown
Maurice Cheeks: Ranked #18 on Notinhalloffame.com
Terry Cummings: Ranked #19 on Notinhalloffame.com
Lefty Driesell
Hugh Evans
Bill Fitch
Cotton Fitzsimmons
Darell Garretson
A.C. Green: Ranked #54 on Notinhalloffame.com
Tim Hardaway: Ranked #8 on Notinhalloffame.com
Del Harris
Robert Hughes
Allen Iverson: Ranked #1 on Notinhalloffame.com
Tom Izzo
Kevin Johnson: Ranked #12 on Notinhalloffame.com
Marques Johnson: Ranked #24 on Notinhalloffame.com
Bobby Jones: Ranked #31 on Notinhalloffame.com
Jerry “Tiger” Jones
Gene Keady
Rollie Massimino
George McGinnis: Ranked #14 on Notinhalloffame.com
Gary McKnight
John McLendon
Danny Miles
Sidney Moncrief: Ranked #4 on Notinhalloffame.com
Dick Motta
Swen Nater
Shaquille O’Neal: Ranked #1 on Notinhalloffame.com
Mark Price: Ranked #28 on Notinhalloffame.com
Glenn Robinson
Lee Rose
Bo Ryan
Jack Sikma: Ranked #5 on Notinhalloffame.com
Steve Smith
Fred Snowden
Eddie Sutton
Reggie Theus: Ranked #42 on Notinhalloffame.com
Rudy Tomjanovich: Ranked #37 on Notinhallofffame.com
Chris Webber: Ranked #4 on Notinhalloffame.com
Paul Westphal: Ranked #19 on Notinhalloffame.com
Women’s Committee Nominations
Leta Andrews
Jennifer Azzi
Rebecca Lobo
Muffet McGraw
Susie McConnell
Pearl Moore
Kim Mulkey
Harley Redin
Theresa Shank
Marianne Stanley
Barbara Stevens
Sheryl Swoopes
Wayland Baptist
Theresa Weatherspoon
DIRECT-ELECT CATEGORY
Early African-American Pioneers Committee Nominations
Clarence “Puggy” Bell
Sonny Boswell
Zack Clayton
Chuck Cooper
Bill Garrett
Inman Jackson
Clarence “Fats” Jenkins
Bucky Lew
Dave Minor
Hudson Oliver
Cumberland Posey Jr.
Al “Runt” Pullins
James “Pappy” Ricks
Paul Robeson
Eyre Saitch
William “Wee Willie” Smith
DIRECT-ELECT CATEGORY
International Committee Nominations
Tal Brody
Jackie Chazalon
Vlade Divac: Ranked #27 on Notinhalloffame.com
Nick Galis
Semen Khalipski
Vladimir Kondrashin
Toni Kukoc
Yao Ming: Ranked #3 on Notinhalloffame.com
Aldo Ossola
Amaury Pasos
Dino Radja
Manuel Sainz
Togo Soares
Ranko Zeravica
Marcos Leite
DIRECT-ELECT CATEGORY
Contributor Committee Nominations
Marv Albert
Al Attles
Dick Baumgartner
Marty Blake
Vic Bubas
Wayne Duke
Harry Glickman
Marty Glickman
Curt Gowdy
Tim Grgurich
Mannie Jackson
Tom Jernstedt
Johnny “Red” Kerr: Ranked 53 on Notinhalloffame.com
John Kline
Red Klotz
Jerry Krause
Jack McCloskey
Johnny Most
Dennis Murphy
Joe O’Toole
Billy Packer
Jerry Reinsdorf
Zelda Spoelstra
Jim Valvano
Donnie Walsh
Frank Walsh
DIRECT-ELECT CATEGORY
Veterans Committee Nominations
1936 US Olympic Team*
1964 State Dept Basketball Ambassadors
Zelmo Beaty: Ranked #18 on Notinhalloffame.com
Ron Boone: Ranked #99 on Notinhalloffame.com
Sid Borgia
Carl Braun
Frank Brian
Joe Caldwell
Mack Calvin
Charles Eckman
Leroy Edwards
Leo Ferris
Clarence “Bevo” Francis
Buck Freeman
Donnie Freeman
Travis Grant
Bob Grody
Joe Hammond
Robert Harrison
Flo Harvey
Cam Henderson
Robert Hopkins
Lou Hudson: Ranked #22 on Notinhalloffame.com
Warren Jabali
Jimmy Jones
Freddie Lewis
Jim Loscutoff
Loyola of Chicago
George McGinnis: Ranked #14 on Notinhalloffame.com
Ray Mears
Donald Moore
Willie Naulls: Ranked #92 on Notinhalloffame.com
John O’Brien
Philadelphia SPHAS
Mel Riebe
Glenn Roberts
Holcombe Rucker
Kenny Sailors
Fred Schaus
Charlie Scott: Ranked #44 on Notinhalloffame.com
Kenny Sears
Frank Selvy
George Senesky
Paul Seymour
Charles Siler
Talvin Skinner
Ken Suesens
Tennessee A&I
Dick Van Arsdale
Tom Van Arsdale
Willie Wise
Max Zaslofsky: Ranked #8 on Notinhalloffame.com
The Finalists will be announced during All Star Weekend in Toronto on February 12. The Class of 2016 will be announced at the Final Four in Houston on April 4.
Awards = HOF? Part One: The NBA MVP
Nov 01, 2015
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This isn’t meant to be scientific.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com thought it would be fun to take a look at the major awards in North American team sports and see how it translates into Hall of Fame potential.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com thought it would be fun to take a look at the major awards in North American team sports and see how it translates into Hall of Fame potential.
Barry Zito officially retires
Oct 22, 2015
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This week, Pitcher, Barry Zito announced his retirement through a statement in the Baseball Tribune. Below is a quote from his retirement speech that sums up his career perfectly:
"My baseball career has been a mirror to my life off the field, full of euphoric highs and devastating lows. I've been at the top of a rotation and the 25th man on a roster. I've started Game 1 of a World Series in one year, and I've been left off of a postseason roster in another. I've been labeled as both drastically underpaid and severely overpaid. I've been praised as a savior and deemed a curse."
Pretty self-aware wouldn’t you say?
Over his fourteen year career, Zito spent it all in the Bay Area dividing his time between the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. Zito was a three time All Star who won the American League Cy Young Award in 2002. He finishes his career with a 165 and 143 record with 1,885 Strikeouts and a bWAR of 33.5.
Early in his career, Zito seemed to be on a Hall of Fame path, but realistically he will struggle to get more than ten votes and will be a one and done player.
Still, anytime a former Cy Young winner announces his retirement it is big news and we here at Notinhalloffame.com wish Barry Zito the best in his post-baseball career.
"My baseball career has been a mirror to my life off the field, full of euphoric highs and devastating lows. I've been at the top of a rotation and the 25th man on a roster. I've started Game 1 of a World Series in one year, and I've been left off of a postseason roster in another. I've been labeled as both drastically underpaid and severely overpaid. I've been praised as a savior and deemed a curse."
Pretty self-aware wouldn’t you say?
Over his fourteen year career, Zito spent it all in the Bay Area dividing his time between the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. Zito was a three time All Star who won the American League Cy Young Award in 2002. He finishes his career with a 165 and 143 record with 1,885 Strikeouts and a bWAR of 33.5.
Early in his career, Zito seemed to be on a Hall of Fame path, but realistically he will struggle to get more than ten votes and will be a one and done player.
Still, anytime a former Cy Young winner announces his retirement it is big news and we here at Notinhalloffame.com wish Barry Zito the best in his post-baseball career.
Jason Richardson Retiring. HOF Credentials?
Sep 26, 2015
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Jason Richardson has announced on his Facebook page that he will be calling it a career in Professional Basketball citing that he was choosing “his family and health” over the game.
Richardson was a star at Michigan State and as a freshman was part of the Spartans 2000 NCAA Championship. He would receive far more playing time the year after and would take them to another Final Four appearance, though Michigan State would not repeat as champions, though Richardson would be named First Team Big Ten.
The Shooting Guard would declare for the draft shortly thereafter and was selected fifth overall by the Golden State Warriors, and would quickly become a fan favorite with his dunks, energetic play and positive attitude. He would become a two-time Slam Dunk Champion, though that would be as far as he would go on NBA All Star Weekend as he was never named to an All Star Team Still as a Warrior, Jason Richardson had his best seasons where he would twice exceed 21 Points per Game and a PER over 19.
Richardson would make his way to Charlotte in the 2007-08 season and would lead the National Basketball Association in three point field goals, a statistic he is currently ranked sixteenth overall all time. Richardson would continue to play for Phoenix, Orlando and Philadelphia.
While Richardson would have a productive career, the fact that he is was never an All Star and never really played for a good team on the professional level makes it unlikely for him to reach the Pro Hall of Fame, though we do see him making the Notinhalloffame.com list for Basketball in the lower half.
Richardson was a star at Michigan State and as a freshman was part of the Spartans 2000 NCAA Championship. He would receive far more playing time the year after and would take them to another Final Four appearance, though Michigan State would not repeat as champions, though Richardson would be named First Team Big Ten.
The Shooting Guard would declare for the draft shortly thereafter and was selected fifth overall by the Golden State Warriors, and would quickly become a fan favorite with his dunks, energetic play and positive attitude. He would become a two-time Slam Dunk Champion, though that would be as far as he would go on NBA All Star Weekend as he was never named to an All Star Team Still as a Warrior, Jason Richardson had his best seasons where he would twice exceed 21 Points per Game and a PER over 19.
Richardson would make his way to Charlotte in the 2007-08 season and would lead the National Basketball Association in three point field goals, a statistic he is currently ranked sixteenth overall all time. Richardson would continue to play for Phoenix, Orlando and Philadelphia.
While Richardson would have a productive career, the fact that he is was never an All Star and never really played for a good team on the professional level makes it unlikely for him to reach the Pro Hall of Fame, though we do see him making the Notinhalloffame.com list for Basketball in the lower half.
Tim Hudson to retire. HOFer?
Sep 25, 2015
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Tim Hudson has quietly announced that he will be retiring at this year’s baseball season.
The 40 year old San Francisco Giants Pitcher cited that “it was time” and he is currently holds the most Wins (222) of any active Pitcher. Hudson balances that out with only 132 Losses and currently has well over 2,000 career Strikeouts with a healthy 57.4 career bWAR.
Hudson broke in with the Oakland Athletics in 1999 and would have a very productive year in 2000 where he went 20 and 6, leading the American League in Wins and was the runner up for the Cy Young. He would continue to be a large part of the A’s success for the next few years and while he was not necessarily considered the elite, he was considered consistent and a high level second tier Pitcher.
Following his run in Oakland, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves prior to the 2005 season. Hudson would have some injury issues, but would rebound in 2009 and make his third All Star game.
Two years ago, Hudson signed with the San Francisco Giants and would make history as the oldest Pitcher to start a game in the World Series. He would also earn his first and only World Series Ring.
The impending retirement of Hudson raises the usual Hall of Fame question and if he is to get inducted it would have to be based on his strong bWAR, which is currently 66th overall for Pitchers and is higher than many existing Hall of Famers.
Hudson will be eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2021 and will be added when he add that section on Notinhalloffame.com.
In our eyes, Tim Hudson is a borderline Hall of Famer (perhaps closer to the wrong side) but will likely be on the Notinhalloffame Baseball list.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com look forward to see what will be next in the career of Tim Hudson.
The 40 year old San Francisco Giants Pitcher cited that “it was time” and he is currently holds the most Wins (222) of any active Pitcher. Hudson balances that out with only 132 Losses and currently has well over 2,000 career Strikeouts with a healthy 57.4 career bWAR.
Hudson broke in with the Oakland Athletics in 1999 and would have a very productive year in 2000 where he went 20 and 6, leading the American League in Wins and was the runner up for the Cy Young. He would continue to be a large part of the A’s success for the next few years and while he was not necessarily considered the elite, he was considered consistent and a high level second tier Pitcher.
Following his run in Oakland, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves prior to the 2005 season. Hudson would have some injury issues, but would rebound in 2009 and make his third All Star game.
Two years ago, Hudson signed with the San Francisco Giants and would make history as the oldest Pitcher to start a game in the World Series. He would also earn his first and only World Series Ring.
The impending retirement of Hudson raises the usual Hall of Fame question and if he is to get inducted it would have to be based on his strong bWAR, which is currently 66th overall for Pitchers and is higher than many existing Hall of Famers.
Hudson will be eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2021 and will be added when he add that section on Notinhalloffame.com.
In our eyes, Tim Hudson is a borderline Hall of Famer (perhaps closer to the wrong side) but will likely be on the Notinhalloffame Baseball list.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com look forward to see what will be next in the career of Tim Hudson.
RIP: Moses Malone
Sep 13, 2015
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On the heels of the Basketball Hall of Fame induction, one of the standouts of the Springfield based institution has been taken as Moses Malone was found dead in his hotel room in Norfolk, VA. He was 60 years old.
Malone began his pro career right out of high school with the ABA’s Utah Stars and was immediately an All Star. He would join the Buffalo Braves following the ABA/NBA merger and would become a perennial All Star, namely with the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers, the latter he took to a Championship in 1983.
The well decorated Center would earn the MVP Award three times, was a four time First Team All NBA Selection and won the rebounding title six times. Malone retired with a double-double average of 20.3 Points and 12.3 Rebounds. He was also named one of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com offer our condolences to the friends and family of Moses Malone.
Malone began his pro career right out of high school with the ABA’s Utah Stars and was immediately an All Star. He would join the Buffalo Braves following the ABA/NBA merger and would become a perennial All Star, namely with the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers, the latter he took to a Championship in 1983.
The well decorated Center would earn the MVP Award three times, was a four time First Team All NBA Selection and won the rebounding title six times. Malone retired with a double-double average of 20.3 Points and 12.3 Rebounds. He was also named one of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com offer our condolences to the friends and family of Moses Malone.
Allen Iverson...Eligible!
Sep 13, 2015
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We kind of knew this already as many of you have seen that we have ranked Allen Iverson at the top of our revised rankings for the Notinhalloffame.com Basketball list. During this past Basketball Hall of Fame weekend, the institution made his eligibility official, a fact that was not made clear to many.
There were two sticking points that cluttered the opinion as to when his eligibility was.
There were two sticking points that cluttered the opinion as to when his eligibility was.
2015 Basketball HOF Weekend!
Sep 12, 2015
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While there can be a lot of valid criticism for the Basketball Hall of Fame and the way in which they induct candidates, there is still something special about having your name enshrined with the rest of the legends in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Yesterday, the class of 2015 took their place in a red carpet ceremony at the Hall, and let’s takes a final look at this group of inductees.
The headliner (in our eyes) is Dikembe Mutombo, one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history. The Congo born Mutombo won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year four times and was named to a post season All-Defensive team seven times. The Center was also named a Second Team All-NBA Selection once and made the Third Team twice. He would also lead the NBA in Rebounds four times and Blocks five times. Mutombo was ranked first on our Notinhalloffame countdown last year, his first and only time on the list.
A special induction in our eyes is that of Spencer Haywood, who not along ago was told he was inducted only to find that he wasn’t. Heywood, who was ranked as high as #2 on our list at one point notably challenged the reserve clause to enter the NBA after spending one year dominating the ABA and winning their MVP Award. As an NBA player, Haywood would make two First Team and two Second Team All NBA rosters and late in his career would win the title with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The actual headliner is John Calipari, the current coach of the University of Kentucky. Calipari has a .773 Winning Percentage in the NCAA and won the title with the Wildcats in 2012. He would take his teams to six Final Fours (though two have been vacated) and has been named the Naismith Coach of the Year three times.
Jojo White, a seven time NBA All Star and two-time NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics, one of which earned him a Finals MVP. White was named to two Second Team All NBA squads.
Lisa Leslie, one of the best woman’s players ever and three time WNBA MVP. Leslie would also win two WNBA Titles with the Los Angeles Sparks and four Olympic Gold Medals with the United States. Leslie was named to eight First Team All-WNBA teams.
Dick Bavetta, who holds the record for the most games officiated in the NBA and never missed an assignment over his 39 year career.
Louie Dampier, who was with the ABA’s Kentucky Colonels during that league’s entire existence. Dampier was a seven time ABA All Star, helped the Colonels win the ABA Title in the league’s last year of existence and was a Second Team All-ABA member four times.
Tom Heinsohn, an eight time NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics and two time NBA Champion as the Head Coach of the same team. As a player, Heinsohn was the Rookie of the Year in 1957 and was the NBA Coach of the Year in 1973.
George Raveling, a former college coach who is Nike’s Global Basketball Marketing Director.
Lindsay Gaze, a former three time player for the Australian Olympic Team and a four time coach of the Australian Olympic Team at the Olympics.
John Issacs, an early African American Player who played for many African-American teams in the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.
The Notinhalloffame.com Basketball list has been updated since with Allen Iverson now as the top candidate for Springfield.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this year’s class and encourage all of you to vote on who you think should be in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Yesterday, the class of 2015 took their place in a red carpet ceremony at the Hall, and let’s takes a final look at this group of inductees.
The headliner (in our eyes) is Dikembe Mutombo, one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history. The Congo born Mutombo won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year four times and was named to a post season All-Defensive team seven times. The Center was also named a Second Team All-NBA Selection once and made the Third Team twice. He would also lead the NBA in Rebounds four times and Blocks five times. Mutombo was ranked first on our Notinhalloffame countdown last year, his first and only time on the list.
A special induction in our eyes is that of Spencer Haywood, who not along ago was told he was inducted only to find that he wasn’t. Heywood, who was ranked as high as #2 on our list at one point notably challenged the reserve clause to enter the NBA after spending one year dominating the ABA and winning their MVP Award. As an NBA player, Haywood would make two First Team and two Second Team All NBA rosters and late in his career would win the title with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The actual headliner is John Calipari, the current coach of the University of Kentucky. Calipari has a .773 Winning Percentage in the NCAA and won the title with the Wildcats in 2012. He would take his teams to six Final Fours (though two have been vacated) and has been named the Naismith Coach of the Year three times.
Jojo White, a seven time NBA All Star and two-time NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics, one of which earned him a Finals MVP. White was named to two Second Team All NBA squads.
Lisa Leslie, one of the best woman’s players ever and three time WNBA MVP. Leslie would also win two WNBA Titles with the Los Angeles Sparks and four Olympic Gold Medals with the United States. Leslie was named to eight First Team All-WNBA teams.
Dick Bavetta, who holds the record for the most games officiated in the NBA and never missed an assignment over his 39 year career.
Louie Dampier, who was with the ABA’s Kentucky Colonels during that league’s entire existence. Dampier was a seven time ABA All Star, helped the Colonels win the ABA Title in the league’s last year of existence and was a Second Team All-ABA member four times.
Tom Heinsohn, an eight time NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics and two time NBA Champion as the Head Coach of the same team. As a player, Heinsohn was the Rookie of the Year in 1957 and was the NBA Coach of the Year in 1973.
George Raveling, a former college coach who is Nike’s Global Basketball Marketing Director.
Lindsay Gaze, a former three time player for the Australian Olympic Team and a four time coach of the Australian Olympic Team at the Olympics.
John Issacs, an early African American Player who played for many African-American teams in the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.
The Notinhalloffame.com Basketball list has been updated since with Allen Iverson now as the top candidate for Springfield.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this year’s class and encourage all of you to vote on who you think should be in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Edgar Martinez endorses David Ortiz for the Baseball Hall
Aug 18, 2015
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We have watched year after year the plight of Edgar Martinez, the former Seattle Mariners Designated Hitter who has not gotten enough support for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
When asked about by the Boston Herald fellow DH, and Boston Red Sox superstar, David Ortiz, Martinez is emphatic about what he thinks of Ortiz in the Hall:
“No doubt. Ortiz definitely is a Hall of Famer.”
Martinez may have had an emphatic opinion on it, but will that matter? Many as the greatest DH of all time regard him, but that same designation is what many believe has kept him out. To date, he has only received as high as 36.5 percent of the vote (which was in his first year on the ballot), and with the reduction to ten years of eligibility from fifteen, the window is closing sooner.
Martinez finished his career with 2,247 Hits, 309 Home Runs, a .312/.418/.515 Slash Line and a bWAR of 68.3. At present, Ortiz is at 2,263 Hits, 491 Home Runs, .284/.378/.545 and a bWAR of 48.9, though even at the advanced age of 39, he still has some time left to pad those stats; though it can’t be ignored that he has three World Series rings, including an ALCS MVP and a World Series MVP.
This is not to say that is impossible for Ortiz or even Martinez for that matter to get in. Paul Molitor, who played close to 45 percent of his games at Designated Hitter got in and Frank Thomas played 56.4 percent at DH. Martinez was the DH 68.2 percent of his games and Ortiz is at 83.4, a number that is likely to climb.
As always, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are very curious to see how perception changes with the Baseball Hall of Fame.
When asked about by the Boston Herald fellow DH, and Boston Red Sox superstar, David Ortiz, Martinez is emphatic about what he thinks of Ortiz in the Hall:
“No doubt. Ortiz definitely is a Hall of Famer.”
Martinez may have had an emphatic opinion on it, but will that matter? Many as the greatest DH of all time regard him, but that same designation is what many believe has kept him out. To date, he has only received as high as 36.5 percent of the vote (which was in his first year on the ballot), and with the reduction to ten years of eligibility from fifteen, the window is closing sooner.
Martinez finished his career with 2,247 Hits, 309 Home Runs, a .312/.418/.515 Slash Line and a bWAR of 68.3. At present, Ortiz is at 2,263 Hits, 491 Home Runs, .284/.378/.545 and a bWAR of 48.9, though even at the advanced age of 39, he still has some time left to pad those stats; though it can’t be ignored that he has three World Series rings, including an ALCS MVP and a World Series MVP.
This is not to say that is impossible for Ortiz or even Martinez for that matter to get in. Paul Molitor, who played close to 45 percent of his games at Designated Hitter got in and Frank Thomas played 56.4 percent at DH. Martinez was the DH 68.2 percent of his games and Ortiz is at 83.4, a number that is likely to climb.
As always, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are very curious to see how perception changes with the Baseball Hall of Fame.