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RIP: Fuzzy Thurston

Dec 16, 2014

It was announced yesterday that former Green Bay Packer and member of the team’s Hall of Fame, Fuzzy Thurston, passed away at the age of 80.

Thurston first joined the Packers in 1959 after a brief stint in Baltimore. He would play under the legendary Vince Lombardi and was part of the legendary “Packer Sweep” and the great Offensive Line. He was named a First Team All Pro in 1961 and would help the Packers win five NFL Championships. In 1975, he was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Fuzzy Thurston at this time.

Dick Enberg to the Baseball HOF

Dec 11, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

Today the Baseball Hall of Fame has announced that Dick Enberg won the Ford C. Frick Award, which automatically gains entry to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Enberg was known for his signature “Oh my” call and his multi faceted ability calling baseball, football, tennis and horse racing. He would first become a fixture in baseball in 1968 as the radio and television voice of the California Angels, and would gain national attention a decade later doing the play by play of the NBC Game of the Week from 1978 to 1982, and would later do the in studio duties from 1983 to 1989.

He would later return to baseball in 2010 where he would become the San Diego Padres play-by-play announcer, a position he still holds today at the age of 80.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Dick Enberg on receiving this accolade, and “Oh My” we’ll see him in Cooperstown.

Writer Tom Gage to the Baseball HOF

Dec 10, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

It was announced on Tuesday that long time writer; Tom Gage will be entering the Baseball Hall of Fame in the writer’s wing. Gage, who has been the beat writer for the Detroit News since 1979, has covered the Detroit Tigers, and multiple Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, though this time from a different perspective, the podium.

Gage is this year’s recipient of the J.G. Taylor Spink Award, the highest honor that be given to Baseball writer. That annual winner automatically enters the Baseball Hall of Fame and it has been given annually since 1962.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Tom Gage, the Detroit News, the Detroit Tigers and baseball fans of Detroit at this time.

Marshawn Lynch claims media might keep him out of the HOF

Dec 09, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

Marshawn Lynch recently talked to NFL Gameday about his legacy and his belief that he might not enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame because of the media, and the relationship that he has with them:

“You know who votes for that, they don’t seem to see eye to eye with me – which is cool. And if I’m not, (expletive), I’ll still live.”

While it may be a little early to talk about the Pro Football Hall of Fame in regards to Lynch he is on a path that should put him in the conversation. With four Pro Bowls (and a likely fifth this year) and a First Team All Pro selection already in his resume he already has some serious credentials.

Statistically speaking he has over 8,000 Rushing Yards and is closing on 2,000 Receiving Yards. Last season he led the NFL in Rushing Touchdowns and is leading in that category currently. These are good numbers, and he adds to that, a Super Bowl Ring with the Seahawks last year and a touchdown in the big dance.

Realistically, Marshawn Lynch still has some stat padding to do as in this era, 10,000 Rushing Yards just doesn’t cut it, though four more above seasons should put him in the chase.

As for the media keeping him out, unlike other Halls of Fame there have not been as many perceived snubs as others. If Lynch earns a place in the Football Hall of Fame, and like we said, we think he is on the right path for it, hopefully his suspicions are not correct.