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Pedro Martinez talks about the HOF

Feb 28, 2014

Pedro Martinez thinks he has “a shot” to make the Baseball Hall of Fame. In our opinion, he should have a lot more than that.

The former Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox talked with reporters yesterday about the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame (which he was selected for the 2014 Class) and the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

“It’s a great honor to actually go into the Red Sox Hall of Fame,” Martinez said. “I don’t (have) enough words to thank the organization. I’m extremely proud to have been chosen to go into the Hall of Fame, really happy. I think this once again makes me more of a Bostonian than ever. I keep saying I’m a Bostonian, and now, I can’t go away anymore”

Although the Red Sox have been criticized for seemingly inducted everybody into their Hall of Fame, when you become a part of any team’s Hall of Fame that is as well known as the Red Sox, it is an honor. Pedro was selected with Roger Clemens, Nomar Garciaparra and Radio Broadcaster Joe Castiolagone.

Martinez comments on the possibility of the Baseball Hall of Fame, indicated a lot of cautious optimism.

“I’m looking forward to that. There’s only so much I can do. As of now, I’m just like you, hoping and waiting to get another chance to make it in back-to-back years, Boston and then the Hall of Fame. I think I should have a shot, but like I said, it’s not up to me, and I can only hope and wait.”

Martinez should have more than “a shot”. He should be considered a top contender for the Baseball Hall of Fame, and by our accounts should get in. The question is whether or not he gets in on the first ballot or one after.

Javy Lopez to the Braves HOF

Feb 26, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

We have a lot that we are working on here at Notinhalloffame.com, one of which is a look at each major franchise’s respective Hall of Fame and Retired Numbers. That won’t be for a while but as you have seen, every time there is an addition to a team’s Hall or a new retired number, we will comment on it here.

Today, the Atlanta Braves have announced the 26^th, 27^th and 28^th members of their Hall of Fame. The biggest name is Javy Lopez, who was their Catcher for parts of twelve seasons playing 1,156 Games for the Atlanta Braves. In that time, the popular Puerto Rican was a three time All Star and in 1996 was the NLCS MVP. The year previously, Lopez was the Catcher on the World Series winning Atlanta Braves team.

Lopez only received 0.2 of the vote when he was first eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame, but he was well worthy of the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame. He hit 214 Home Runs for the Braves and had a huge 2003 where he won the Silver Slugger and had an OPS well over one. Career wise with Atlanta he has a more than respectable .839.

Lopez is joined Rabbit Maranville, who had two separate stints with the Boston Braves. He and was inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame in 1954 and was regarded as one of the finest defensive infielders in his era. Offensively he contributed 1,696 Hits for the Braves and would have 2,605 total in his career. This induction shows how Atlanta; unlike other relocated franchises honours its past.

The Braves have also selected Dave Pursely who became the team’s Assistant Trainer when the team was still in Milwaukee in 1961. He would soon be promoted to Head Trainer and serve in that capacity until 2002.

We would like to congratulate all three for entering the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame.

Jordan Gross Retires

Feb 26, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

Carolina Panthers Offensive Tackle, Jordan Gross has announced that his eleven year NFL career has come to an end. The 33 Year old made the announcement today at a press conference, and his departure will create a void in the Panthers Offensive Line.

Gross was named to three Pro Bowls in his career, including last season. In 2008 he was a First Team All Pro selection, which is our favourite metric to really judge the elite status of a Football player, regardless of their position. Gross currently has the most starts all time with the Carolina Panthers with 167, and as a rookie was part of the team that made it to the Super Bowl.

Realistically, Jordan Gross does not have a Pro Football Hall of Fame career, but he does deserve an accolade of some sorts by the Carolina Panthers organization.

We would like to thank him for his years of service in the NFL, and we wish him the best in the next stage of his career.

Football List revised: Junior Seau now #1

Feb 25, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

We have another major update to unveil here at Notinhalloffame.com as the Football List has been revised. A month ago, the Class of 2014 was unveiled over Super Bowl Weekend, and like last year the Baseball and Rock and Roll list have been unveiled much quicker than last year.

Last year, Derrick Brooks took over the top spot in his first year of eligibility, and was selected. This prompts the need for a new player at the top of the mountain and again we have another first year eligible player. Linebacker, Junior Seau, who sadly took his own life a couple of years ago, takes over the number one position. Seau may have tied tragically, possibly due to football related concussions, but his on field play necessitates his new spot. We wonder aloud if the potential reasons for his death, will be something that the Football Hall of Fame is looking to avoid.

Jerry Kramer, a former number one selection, and a previous interviewee on this website returns at number 2. You can bet that another 100 articles will be written this year extolling the virtues of the only member of the NFL 75^th Anniversary team not yet inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame.

Wide Receiver, Marvin Harrison is back at number 3. We were shocked last year when he did not get inducted, but it should only be a matter of time. Chuck Howley and Ken Stabler are back though both have moved up a spot to 4 and 5 respectively.

The second highest debut is that of Wide Receiver, Torry Holt, who takes over the number 8 spot, though there are other new entries in the top twenty-five. Offensive Linemen, Kevin Mawae and Orlando Pace enter at 15 and 18 respectively. Edgerrin James has also been receiving a lot of Hall of Fame buzz and cracks our top twenty at the number 19 slot.

Holt and Pace represent “The Greatest Show on Turf” St. Louis Rams, which won Super Bowl XXXIV in the 1999 season. They are joined by teammates Isaac Bruce (Wide Receiver at 22) and Kurt Warner (Quarterback at 31). The ranking of Warner was particularly difficult as the former NFL MVP has had phenomenal seasons and seasons of mediocrity, and nothing really in between.

There is one more former player now eligible, as Cornerback, Ty Law enters at 68.

You know what we are looking for! Your votes and comments drive up or down the rankings and we take great pride in being an interactive site.

As always, we thank you for all of the support we receive from all of you!