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Bootney Farnsworth
Nov 17, 2014
Published in
The Athletes
We could vote for him just on the name alone. Played by Jimmie Walker, Bootney Farnsworth is a boxer who through the scamming of two fraternal lodge brothers (played by Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby) they use hypnosis to convince him that he is a much better fighter than he is, and you know the power of persuasion don’t you? Farnsworth becomes a local champion, and Poitier and Cosby make substantial loot in the process.
Taking away the absurdity of the plot (and even bigger absurdity that Jimmie Walker could knock over a broom, let alone another man), this all black cast gave us a mobster named “Biggie Smalls”, the influence for the name of legendary rapper, “The Notorious B.I.G.”. That alone can make you forget that Walker allegedly had a great right hook!
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Let’s Do it Again (1975)
Actor:
Jimmie Walker
Why You Should Vote For Him:
Because he’s Dy-no-mite!
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
We loved Jimmie Walker in the 70’s, but did you believe that he was capable of beating anybody up?
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Bo Callahan
Nov 17, 2014
Published in
The Athletes
We all know that just because you win the Heisman Trophy, it does not mean that you will be a certifiable star in the National Football League. We have seen flops, stars, Heisman winners go undrafted and everything in between. In Draft Day, we have Bo Callahan, the Wisconsin Quarterback who was the reigning Heisman winner, and the expected number one pick. It didn’t happen, and we watch him plummet in a similar fashion that Aaron Rodgers did years ago. It is implied by the Cleveland Browns General Manager (played by Kevin Costner) that there are character issues with Callahan, but all we saw was draft day. Whether Bo Callahan was the next Aaron Rodgers or Ryan Leaf will remain a mystery.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Draft Day (2013)
Actor:
Josh Pence
Position Played:
Quarterback
Played for:
University of Wisconsin
Why You Should Vote For Him:
How many Heisman Trophy winners do we have on this ballot?
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
He was painted as a chump and a likely NFL Draft bust. Matt Leinart anyone?
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Billy Young
Nov 17, 2014
Published in
The Athletes
Forgetting that Roy Scheider was way too old to be playing a baseball player, even in the last year of his career, a lot of people enjoyed watching the Disney Channel film, Tiger Town. He was linked with a young super fan who when he closed his eyes and wished hard enough, would result in a Home Run. Sure, it was as far fetched as Scheider being a baseball player, but it was a decent family film and we enjoyed the cameos from actual Detroit Tigers, though we doubt that Sparky Anderson ever legitimately thought about playing him in the Outfield.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Tiger Town (1983)
Actor:
Roy Scheider
Position Played:
Outfield
Played For:
Detroit Tigers
Why You Should Vote For Him:
It was an early Disney Channel favorite, and a nice story to boot.
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
Even for his last season, Scheider looked ten years to old for the role.
Billy "The Kid" McDonnen
Nov 17, 2014
Published in
The Athletes
Grudge Match may not have been a fan favorite of the critics, but for many this was a fun throwback remembering two of their past favorite actors, at least that is how we viewed it. In this film, Robert DeNiro plays former Light Heavyweight Champion, Billy “The Kid” McDonnen, a braggadocios though successful man living in the past. DeNiro is able to flex his comedic chops, though not necessarily his muscles, as he physically just did not look up to this. Still, this is Robert DeNiro so we will give him a pass!
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Grudge Match (2013)
Actor:
Robert DeNiro
Why You Should Vote For Him:
DeNiro is a legend, even in roles that are beneath him.
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
With all due respect to DeNiro, there are more iconic fictional boxers than this.
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