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Ollie
Nov 19, 2014
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The Athletes
Jimmy Chitwood may be the one who gets the votes here on the Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame, but it was the pint sized Ollie who may have had the most memorable scene in the film where he sank two free throws to win a pivotal game. Watching his nerves in a hostile environment (shooting underhand no less) stuck out far more than any shot Chitwood made. He couldn’t have been more than 5’5’’ but he was proof of the team dynamic and focus on fundamentals that Coach Norman Dale taught small Hickory High.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Hoosiers (1986)
Actor:
Wade Schenck
Position Played:
Benchwarmer
Played for:
Hickory High
Why You Should Vote For Him:
Those might have been the most dramatic Free Throws in Fictional film history.
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
How much does a benchwarmer earn a Hall of Fame slot?
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Nanu
Nov 19, 2014
Published in
The Athletes
Tarzan meets Track and Field in the Disney tale of “The World’s Greatest Athlete”, which see sad sack College Coaches recruiting a jungle boy named Nanu from Africa (Jan Michael Vincent) when they watch him outrun a cheetah. Now, the real question is can they escape the witchdoctor! Actually, that was serious, that really is part of the plot! Anyway, this film may not hold a lot of traction now, but in 1973 this film was a hit.
The Bullet Points:
Movies Appeared:
The World’s Greatest Athlete (1973)
Actor:
Jan Michael Vincent
Why You Should Vote For Him:
Based on the film, he is faster than a cheetah. What other athlete can say that?
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
This was about as far fetched as it gets.
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Michael Bannon
Nov 19, 2014
Published in
The Athletes
Long before the Cannonball Run, the first inspired movie from the real “Sea to Shining Sea” race across the United States was the Gumball Rally, which may not have had the same all-star cast as Cannonball, but for many was a superior film.
From that film, the nominee we have is Michael Bannon (Michael Sarrazin) the main protagonist of the film and the man who really set the Gumball Rally in motion. We have not really seen auto racing do well here, but could this unique film be the exception?
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
The Gumball Rally (1976)
Actor:
Michael Sarrazin
Why You Should Vote For Him:
At present, he is the lone Gumball Rally participant on the ballot. For those who love this film, this is it.
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
Is reckless racing across the United States a sport?
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Michael Andropolis
Nov 19, 2014
Published in
The Athletes
From the 1979 film, Running, we are introduced to Michael Andropolis (Michael Douglas) an American marathon runner whose competitive drive has him race too fast in the beginning gassing him out before the end. He qualifies fourth for the Montreal Olympics and gets to compete due to an injury to one of the top three. At the Olympics, Andropolis does what he always did roaring to a huge lead, but slips on wet leaves injuring himself in the process. He finishes the race, proving he his no quitter to a great ovation. Funny, we could have easily seen Douglas in more athletic roles; it’s a shame he never did more.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Running (1979)
Actor:
Michael Douglas
Why You Should Vote For Him:
Douglas is a great actor, and it is a story of triumph over adversity.
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
Didn’t he finish last?
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