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Scott Reynolds
Sep 28, 2013
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The Athletes
At no point have we ever understood the appeal of Ryan O’Neal, and after re-watching “The Games” when he was young and about to become a star, we are even more confused. Frankly we wonder if Americans watching this movie were cheering against their country in this one. We know that we did.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
The Games (1970)
Actor:
Ryan O’Neal
Ran for:
The United States
Why you should vote for him:
Hmmmmm. All we got is “U.S.A.! U.S.A.!”
Why you should not vote for him:
Like we said, the American hero was….not much of one.
Santiago Munez
Sep 28, 2013
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The Athletes
We are a bit torn with this one. First off, we loved the participation from FIFA, which lent the trilogy of Goal! Series a brilliant look with its cameos and overall cinematography. Still, to believe a kid out of the Los Angeles barrios could come out of nowhere to become an international soccer superstar is a little far-fetched. Still, we loved the look of the films and if we say that, we have to nominate its star.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Goal! (2005)
Goal II: Living the Dream (2007)
Goal III: Taking on the World (2009)
Actor:
Kuno Becker
Position Portrayed:
Striker
Played for:
Newcastle/Real Madrid
Why you should vote for him:
This was a decent trilogy. Should we not honor its star?
Why you should not vote for him:
This may have been an International success, but was not so in North America. That should matter.
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Sanka Coffee
Sep 28, 2013
Published in
The Athletes
Okay, we know that Disney completely put their own spin on the Jamaican Bobsled Team, because if there really was a competitor named Sanka Coffee, he might have had a bigger run than Eddie “The Eagle Edwards in 1988. Played by Doug E. Doug, Coffee was the comedic star of the group, and the teams brake man based on his prowess in Push Cart races in Jamaica. Most importantly, most of the laughs in this film came from him, which might be worth something in our Hall of Fame.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Cool Runnings (1993)
Actor
Doug E. Doug
Played for:
Jamaican Bobsled Team
Why you should vote for him:
He was not the star of the bobsled team, but was the star of the film.
Why you should not vote for him:
His egg may be worth more votes.
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Sam Malone
Sep 28, 2013
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The 2021 Fictitious Athlete Inductees
The former relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, Sam “Mayday” Malone was your typical womanizing (though not always the swiftest) ex-jock. Malone was one of the top leading sitcom men in the 80’s and early 90’s and his show, Cheers, was one of the highest rated shows of its day.
We saw a lot of Sam’s athletic past, as the company ringer for the softball team, striking out playmates in a charity game, a commercial with Luis Tiant and an unfulfilled comeback. As much was made of Malone’s baseball career, we love that fact and could champion him for the Hall. Hell, Sports Illustrated even ran an article that detailed his career stats (an impressive feat for any fictitious athlete). The only thing we can’t understand was his attraction to Shelley Long; we’ll call that one a blown save.
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Cheers (1983-1992)
Actor:
Ted Danson
Position Portrayed:
Relief Pitcher
Played for:
Boston Red Sox
Why you should vote for him:
He remains one of the great characters of Sitcom history
Why you should not vote for him:
Diane Chambers…..the Sondra Locke of 80’s Sitcoms.
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