Not in Hall of Fame News
RIP: Paul Silas
Dec 11, 2022
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Committee Chairman
Sad news emerged from the basketball world as Paul Silas passed away at the age of 79. One of the most respected players of his generation, Silas was never a superstar, but a workmanlike power forward that was at his best coming off the bench and bringing the muscle to the court. A great rebounder and defender, Silas was an integral part of three championship teams, two in Boston and one in Seattle, he was also a two-time All-Star. A long career highlighted by being on winners and collecting over 12,000 rebounds, and the rebounding title while at Creighton. Named to…
The Black College Hall of Fame announced the 2023 Class
Dec 09, 2022
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Committee Chairman
The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced the eight men who will comprise the 14th Class The ceremony will take place on June 10, but before that, they will be recognized at halftime during the second annual HBCU Legacy Bowl on February 25 in New Orleans. The 2023 Class are: Leslie Frazier (Alcorn State, Defensive Back, 1978-80) Henry Lawrence (Florida A&M, Offensive Tackle, 1970-73) Albert Lewis (Grambling State, Cornerback, 1980-83) Jim Marsalis (Tennessee State, Cornerback, 1965-68) Tyrone McGriff (Florida A&M, Offensive Guard, 1977-79) Elijah Pitts (Philander Smith College, Halfback,1958-60) Johnnie Walton (Elizabeth City State, Quarterback, 1966-69) Pete Richardson (Winston Salem…
Notinhalloffame NHL Cup Standings Update
Dec 08, 2022
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Committee Chairman
If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers. This is the second year that we have done this, and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid won the first one. To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at when the first player cracked 50 Points, and tell all of you the top ten. We will this going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward. Here…
Pat Hughes named the 2023 Ford C. Frick winner
Dec 07, 2022
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Committee Chairman
The Hall of Fame season continues, as Pat Hughes, became the 47th recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, which is given annually for excellence in broadcasting. Hughes began doing Cubs radio in 1996, and has been the voice for nine playoff teams. He beat out Dave Campbell, Joe Castiglione, Gary Cohen, Jacques Doucet, Tom Hamilton, Jerry Howarth, Ernie Johnson Sr., Duane Kuiper and Steve Stone, when the 15-member Committee chose him. Comprising the committee was Marty Brennaman, Bob Costas, David J. Halbertsam, Ken Harrelson, Barry Horn, Jaime Jarrin, Tony Kubek, Denny Matthews, Tim McCarver, Al Michaels, Eric Nadel, Curt Smith, Bob…
Notinhalloffame NBA Cup Standings Update
Dec 07, 2022
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Committee Chairman
If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers. This is the third year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic won the first two. To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at when the first player cracked 100 Points, and tell all of you the top ten. We will this going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward. Here…
Timothy Bradley headlines the 2023 International Boxing Hall of Fame Class
Dec 07, 2022
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Committee Chairman
The International Boxing Hall of Fame has announced the Class of 2023, which is headlined by a man who beat Manny Pacquiao, Timothy Bradley. Fighting in the Light Welterweight and Welterweight division, Bradley (33-2-1-1 13 KO) was a two-time WBO Light Welterweight Champion, WBO Welterweight Champion and WBO Light Welterweight Champion. Best known for his trilogy against Pacquiao (winning one, losing two), Bradley’s 2013 win over Ruslan Provodnikov was named the Fight of the Year, which he followed up by a statement win over Juan Manuel Marquez. He currently serves as an analyst for ESPN. Bradley is joined by Super Middleweight, Carl…
Fred McGriff elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
Dec 04, 2022
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Committee Chairman
Today the Contemporary Baseball Veterans Committee met and voted on, and elected Fred McGriff unanimously, receiving all sixteen votes. The committee was comprised of Hall of Fame platers, Greg Maddux, Jack Morris, Ryne Sandberg, Lee Smith, Frank Thomas, Alan Trammell, Executives, Paul Beeston, Theo Epstein, Derrick Hall, Arte Moreno, Kim Ng, Dave St. Peter, Ken Williams and Veteran Media Members/Historians Steve Hirdt, LaVelle Neal and Susan Slusser. McGriff, who played First Base, was a five-time All-Star, received 39.8 percent in 2019, his last year on the writer’s ballot, but this committee is more player driven. He had 493 Home Runs, and…
Notinhalloffame NBA Cup Standings Update
Dec 04, 2022
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Committee Chairman
If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers. This is the third year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic won the first two. To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at when the first player cracked 90 Points, and tell all of you the top ten. We will this going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward. Here…
Our Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces the 2022 Finalists
Dec 03, 2022
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Committee Chairman
One of our pet projects, the Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Finalists for the Class of 2022, which will be the 8th full class. The Semi-Finalists were decided by all of you, after being pared down from other 500 Preliminary Nominees. Whoever gets inducted this year, will join previous inductees: The Fictitious Rock and Roll inductees are: Spinal Tap, The Monkees, The Blues Brothers, Gorillaz, Tenacious D, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, Wyld Stallyns, Alvin and the Chipmunks, The Wonders, Bleeding Gums Murphy, Otis Day and the Nights, Stillwater, Josie and the Pussycats,…
Our Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame announces the 2022 Finalists
Dec 03, 2022
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Committee Chairman
One of our pet projects, the Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Finalists for the Class of 2022, which will be the 9th full class. The Semi-Finalists were decided by all of you, after being pared down from other 500 Preliminary Nominees. There are three wings in the Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame: The Fictitious Athlete wing, whose members are: Rocky Balboa (The Rocky series), Roy Hobbs (The Natural), Crash Avis (Bull Durham), Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn (Major League), Happy Gilmore (Happy Gilmore), Reggie Dunlop (Slap Shot), The Hanson Brothers (Slap Shot), Charlie Conway (The Mighty Ducks)…