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Toy Hall of Fame Class Announced

Nov 07, 2014

As we have mentioned before, we don’t have future plans to do a Notinhalloffame list for the Toy Hall of Fame, we can’t help but be intrigued by what they are doing and the memories they constantly invoke in us.

Today they have announced the three new toys that will be part of the Toy Hall of Fame and represent the Class of 2015.

The Rubik’s Cube, Bubbles, and Little Green Army Men have been named as the new toys that will be honored at the Hall of Fame. The 80’s fad of the Rubik’s Cube has been a finalist for the past five years.

Somehow, we feel the need to go through our basement and find those plastic army men; even the ones that look like they are surrendering. Incidentally, we never could solve that stupid cube!

Alfonso Soriano Retires

Nov 06, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

It was announced today that seven time All Star Alfonso Soriano has officially retired from Major League Baseball. The 38 year old Dominican born player spent sixteen seasons in the Majors, predominantly with the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs.

Soriano had a rough start to his professional career, electing to begin in Japan with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, only playing nine games and seeking an out to his distaste of the Japanese style of discipline and play. After legal red tape was cut through, he would sign as a Free Agent with the New York Yankees, where in 2001 he would win the starting Second Baseman’s job and finish third in American League Rookie of the Year voting.

The season after, Soriano would have what would be regarded as his best season, leading the American League in Runs Scored, Hits and Stolen Bases with a career high .300 Batting Average. This was the season that he finished third in AL MVP voting. Soriano, would execute significant power and speed numbers in his career, contributing a tally of 412 Home Runs with 289 Stolen Bases.

Soriano would be part of the trade for Alex Rodriguez and find a new home with the Texas Rangers where he would stay for two seasons remaining productive on the offense. He would be traded to Washington, and though he had another good season with his bat, Manager Frank Robinson inserted him into Left Field, a position he initially refused to go to.

As a Free Agent, Soriano signed with the Chicago Cubs where he continued to execute power and speed. In his second year with Chicago, he made his seventh consecutive All Star Game and he would play there another five years before returning to play for the Yankees in 2013.

Soriano would be released in July of this year and would not latch onto another team. Citing that his desire for the game was not the same, he announced his retirement.

Although the four time Silver Slugger put up good numbers, his lack of defensive skill gave him a career bWAR of 27.2, and overall it is unlikely that he will gain admission to the hallowed halls of Cooperstown. Still, this was a very good career and one that Yankees and Cubs fans likely have fond memories of.

Black College HOF announces 2015 Class

Nov 06, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

In 2010, the Black College Hall of Fame first came into fruition, honoring College Football players who plied their craft at historically Black Colleges in the United States. Today, they have announced the class of 2015, which we thought it would be fun to take a look at.

Richard Dent, Tennessee State: 1979-82. The Defensive Tackle helped the Tigers get to the Division 1AA Semi Finals. He would be a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bow Championship Team and enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

Roger Brown, East Maryland Shore: 1956-59. The Defensive Tackle would later star for the Detroit Lions in the 1960’s. East Maryland Shore no longer has a Football program.

L.C. Greenwood, Arkansas AMNM College: 1965-68. The Defensive End starred at what is now called Arkansas Pine Bluff. Greenwood would help the Pittsburgh Steelers win four Super Bowls in the 1970’s.

Ernie Ladd, Grambling State: 1957-60. The “Big Cat” terrorized opponents in the SWAC in College, the AFL with the Chargers and in the ring as a Professional Wrestler.

Ken Riley, Florida A&M: 1965-68. Played Quarterback at Florida A&M before shifting to Cornerback in the NFL in a career that saw him have a fifteen year career with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Donnie Shell, South Carolina State: 1970-73. Shell played Cornerback at SC State and went on to a pro career with the Pittsburgh Steelers winning four Super Bowls and recording 51 Interceptions.

W.C. Gorden, Jackson State: 1977-91. Gorden took Jackson State to 8 SWAC Championships and had a record of 118-47-5.

This group brings the total number of inductees to 58. This year’s induction ceremony will be on February 28, 2015.

The 2017 Football Futures are now up

Nov 05, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

A few days ago, we uploaded those who are eligible for the Football Hall of Fame in 2016. They are ready for you to cast a vote and give your opinions, and we will remain up until we pluck the top eligible for our Notinhalloffame.com Football list.

As such we are ready to present the former players who are eligible for Canton in 2017. The players chosen have at least had one Pro Bowl appearance or an All Pro Selection.

They are as follows:

Albert Haynesworth: 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 2 Pro Bowls, 1 Time NFL Alumni Defensive Back of the Year, 30.5 Quarterback Sacks. Titans 2002-08, Redskins 2009-10, Patriots 2011 & Buccaneers 2011.

Brian Dawkins: 4 First Team All Pro Selections, 9 Pro Bowls, 37 Interceptions, 26 Quarterback Sacks. Eagles 1996-2008 & Broncos 2009-11.

Chad Johnson: 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls, 11,059 Receiving Yards, 67 Touchdowns. Bengals 2001-10 & Patriots 2011.

Derrick Mason: 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 2 Pro Bowls, 12,061 Receiving Yards, 5,086 Return Yards, 69 Touchdowns. Oilers/Titans 1997-2005, Ravens 2006-10, Jets 2011 & Texans 2011.

Hines Ward: 2 Super Bowls Championships with Pittsburgh XL & XLIII, Super Bowl XL MVP, 4 Pro Bowls, 12,083 Receiving Yards, 86 Touchdowns. Steelers 1998-2011.

Jason Taylor: 1 Time AP Defensive Player of the Year, Walter Payton Man of the Year, 2 Time NFL Alumni Defensive Lineman of the Year, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls, 1 Time Sack Title, 139.5 Quarterback Sacks. Dolphins 1997-2007, Redskins 2008, Dolphins 2009, Jets 2010 & Dolphins 2011.

Jeremy Shockey: 2 Time Super Bowl Champion with New York XL!! & New Orleans XVIV, 1 Time NFL Alumni Tight End of the Year, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls, 6,143 Receiving Yards, 37 Touchdowns. Giants 2002-07, Saints 2008-10 & Panthers 2011.

Joey Porter: 1 Time Super Bowl Champion with Pittsburgh XL, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls, 98 Quarterback Sacks, 12 Interceptions. Steelers 1999-2006, Dolphins 2008-09 & Cardinals 2010-11.

Kris Dielman: 4 Pro Bowls. Chargers 2003-11.

LaDanian Tomlinson: 1 Time AP MVP, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls, 2 Rushing Titles, Walter Payton Man of the Year, 13,684 Rushing Yards, 4,772 Receiving Yards, 163 Touchdowns. Chargers 2001-09 & Jets 2010-11.

Olin Kreutz: 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 6 Pro Bowls. Bears 1998-2010 & Saints 2011.

Ricky Williams: 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 1 Pro Bowl, 1 Rushing Title, 10,009 Rushing Yards, 2,606 Receiving Yards, 74 Touchdowns. Saints 1999-2001, Dolphins 2002-03, 2005 & 2007-10 & Ravens 2011.

With all of the above, you can click on each individual player and go right to his page to vote. You can click here to go to the entire 2017 page.

As always, thank you for your support and we look forward to hearing your thoughts.