New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Step 2 - Read local news sources: If you're unable to find information about a With Jason Kidd the only other player with more than six over that same stretch, Hill was doing things as a playmaker that nobody else his size could match. Each member is worthy of the distinction, and adding four former members of the Phoenix Suns (Grant Hill, Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, and Charlie Scott, is hugely important to our beloved franchise. 8:00 AM on Jan 20, 2023 CST. And he never played a day in the Minors, going straight to the big leagues in 1973 after he was drafted by the Padres. It wasnt all bad, if that makes sense. Fair or not, its part of his legacy. All-and-all, Hills suddenly healthy body coupled with the blessing of playing with Steve Nash, both resurrected a once seemingly lost career, while also allowing him to both play long enough and compile enough statistics to impress Hall of Fame voters in a first-ballot selection. Johnson, the leading receiver in Detroit Lions history, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in voting that was announced Saturday at the NFL Honors show. It doesnt seem like I just started playing varsity at [South Lakes High in Reston, Va.] over 30 years ago. I dont know, Hill recently told Sekou Smith of NBA.com. That was the most important thing for me. Even with the injured years, you lasted 19 years. In fact, the only question surrounding his candidacy was whether the legendary Yankees shortstop would be a unanimous selection -- but he ultimately fell one vote shy of that distinction. And I dont remember it the same way. Hill: You really dont have that time when youre in the middle of it. 01 May 2023 03:58:09 MC5, a six-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee, revs up for first album in 51 years and new tour Guitarist Wayne Kramer, who leads the new edition of the band, likens its mission to Paul Reveres. Robin YountClass of 1999Yount spent only a few months in the Minors before reaching the big leagues as a teenager. Ernie BanksClass of 1977As the nickname suggests, "Mr. Cub" holds a special place in Cubs history, finishing as the NL Rookie of the Year Award runner-up in 1954 before playing in 11 straight All-Star Games, winning back-to-back NL MVP Awards and the Cubs' first Gold Glove Award. Top first-time candidate(s): Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina Pujols reunited with Molina for one last run on the 2022 Cardinals, and now the good friends just might be first-ballot Hall of Famers together in 2028. He went on to play more games at first base (2,413) than any player in history, winning three Gold Glove Awards there. I remember the end. Frank ThomasClass of 2014For all of his power, "The Big Hurt" honed it with precision. After the 1999-00 season, Grant Hill and Detroit were both ready to go in a different direction. Through individual accomplishments, and critically, elevating their teams, the players below each had a career that was deemed to be significant enough that the Selection Committee moved them to the front of the line. Mickey MantleClass of 1974The longtime center fielder set a high bar for switch-hitters, winning three AL MVP Awards, a Triple Crown and seven World Series during the Yankees' dynasty in the 1950s and '60s. Willie McCoveyClass of 1986McCovey terrorized the NL for the majority of 22 seasons, leading the Senior Circuit in homers three times and winning the 1969 NL MVP Award. Micah Adams is an Assistant Managing Editor at The Sporting News. And we had just bought a Betamax and the first thing we taped was that Final Four, so I watched that game so many times I know the entire call, I memorized that game and was obsessed with it. This is all from a player who picked up baseball as a summertime hobby, and who nearly opted for a career in basketball. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onPhoenix Suns and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. WebErected high on a hill above the Gunpowder River Valley, Perry Hall Mansion dominated life in northeastern Baltimore County in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. 7/2/2021 12:30:00 PM. Brooks RobinsonClass of 1983Robinson won an AL MVP Award in 1964 and was an 18-time All-Star, but was best known for setting the defensive standard at third base, where he became known as "The Human Vacuum Cleaner" and won 16 consecutive Gold Glove Awards. Youre just so focused and the direction is forward. When you talk about 6-8 guys with a handle, we see a lot of those guys now, but Grant Hill was the first guy who came into the NBA that I remember being 6-8 with a killer crossover. Additionally, Grant has substantial on-site responsibilities during the TNT broadcast of the NCAA March to the Final Four and their coverage of the NBA Playoffs. Pujols is a lock in that respect, with his magical run late in '22 (including reaching the 700-homer mark) just the icing on the cake. The Bad Boys era was done, and as Michael Jordan had just stepped away from the game the first time after the Bulls three-peat, the Pistons had their new face. 2018 Hall of Fame: How good was Grant Hill. The Suns, needing depth, Hill needing a change of scenery, and Phoenix with the widely-believed best training staff in the NBA, was the perfect destination, and thus the third chapter of his career began. Peak ability comparable to Kobe, the pre-cursor to LeBron and a likely Hall of Famer just six seasons in Grant Hill, take a bow. One of Basketball-Reference.coms most unique features is a Hall of Fame probability calculator which considers the statistics, accolades and awards most correlated with getting selected into the Hall of Fame. Newest class of hoops legends reflect on lesser-known people who inspired them, Q&A: Heat guard Goran Dragic on his charmed basketball life. Mr. Nice Guy, as I referred to him even then, was in town. Thomas was a back-to-back AL MVP Award winner from 1993-94 for the White Sox, with whom he played for 16 of his 19 big league seasons. Not just overall accomplishment, but also simply ability. Copyright 2020-2023 FutureFootballLegends.com. And he was going to Georgetown, so my mom ending up getting season tickets and my mom and I, we had two tickets, and we would go to all these games at the [Capital] Center and she became a huge Georgetown fan. Seaver's 98.8 percent Hall vote is the highest for a starting pitcher. The Magic welcomed Grant with open arms, and exchanged Chucky Atkins and Ben Wallace for the All-Star. Grant and young Tracy McGrady were supposed to be the new Jordan and Pippen in Disneyworld, but it didnt quite work out that way. At 68", he could play the shooting guard or small forward spot, and be a match-up problem for any team in the league. Cal Ripken Jr.Class of 2007Ripken was revered as the bridge between the schools of old and new. You just dont. This season has seen a record 7 female referees officiate at least one game in the NBA. When I was in Phoenix, my daughter Myla would go on YouTube and look at old highlights and she said, oh dad, you werent always a scrub. And you repair your ego a little bit, you look at it and go, oh yeah, I was pretty good at one time. Ive had more of those sort of moments now that reflect and get a chance to look back over the years to see some of the things I was fortunate enough to do. Ozzie SmithClass of 2002Smith's acrobatics at shortstop made him arguably the greatest at the position that requires such skill. By comparison, Anthony Davis just finished his sixth season and if his career ended today, would have a 53% chance of making it based solely on this model. Congratulations to him, and the entire 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame class. Though the MVP voting for the 1996-97 season is most remembered for Karl Malone controversially edging Michael Jordan, Hill quietly finished third while averaging 21.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game. He and Pete Rose are the only members of the 4,000-hit club, and Cobb's 897 steals are fourth in MLB history. Grant also serves as an occasional studio analyst on TNT's Inside the NBA. I dont know, some of these kids were born after I was healthy in Detroit, and its crazy. After 12 successful seasons in Baltimore, Murray helped Cleveland to its first World Series in 41 years in '95, then returned to the Orioles for a postseason run in '96. During those broadcasts, Grant opines on issues of the past week in the NBA and provides contemporaneous commentary on that night's 10-12 NBA games while in progress. Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame. But at that point you are measuring yourself against the so-called best in the country and not just in your neighborhood or your neck of the woods. Ive said this before, but if he and Penny Hardaway hadnt gotten hurt and had to deal with the injuries they did during their careers, the bar for imagery, in terms of the player you wanted to be like if you were 6-7 or 6-8, it would have been those two guys, Thomas said. Hill, a Basketball Hall of Famer and seven-time NBA All-Star, made $2.75 million in 1994, his rookie year with the Detroit Pistons. CANTON, Ohio (WJW) The one and only Joe Thomas has officially made the Pro Football Hall of Fame vote for 2023, his first year of eligibility. Jackie RobinsonClass of 1962Robinson's place in baseball history was already secure after he broke MLB's color barrier in 1947, but he also excelled on the diamond, winning the Rookie of the Year Award in 1947 and an NL MVP Award in '49 and earning six All-Star nods through a 10-year Major League career. All Grant Hill is in the Hall of Fame because of the Phoenix Suns. The following is a list of players who immediately made the semifinals and their current Hall of Fame status. Carl YastrzemskiClass of 1989A young Yastrzemski had huge shoes to fill, stepping into left field as a 21-year-old rookie the season after Ted Williams' retirement. Wir verwenden Cookies um Inhalte und Anzeigen zu personalisieren, um Social-Media-Funktionen zur Verfgung zu stellen und unseren Traffic zu analysieren. Once frustrated by injuries, Hill's focus is now on the good of his career. Bob GibsonClass of 1981Gibson's legendary 1968, during which he recorded a 1.12 ERA and struck out 268 batters, is often cited as one of the reasons why MLB lowered the mound and reduced the size of the strike zone before the following season. But perhaps his most prominent milestone was helping the Red Sox snap the 86-year Curse of the Bambino with their World Series title in 2004. Three batting titles, a Triple Crown, an AL MVP Award and 18 All-Star appearances helped Yaz earn a place beside Williams in Red Sox lore. In my case, it was an interesting journey and everyones story is unique. Instead, his 19-year career which included stops with the Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers is celebrated as much for his early brilliance as it was the perseverance he showed in his post-injury years. Unfortunately he never again made it out of the first round, and only made one more playoff appearance, one game with the Los Angeles Clipper in 2013. Thome is one of just three hitters -- along with Barry Bonds and Babe Ruth -- to have amassed at least 600 home runs and 1,500 walks in his career. Wade BoggsClass of 2005Boggs wasn't the most athletic, didn't have the strongest arm and was never a threat on the basepaths, but during his peak, a 12-year stretch from 1985-96 during which he was an All-Star 12 times, Boggs was arguably the game's best hitter. Johnny BenchClass of 1989Bench anchored Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine" of the 1970s behind the plate en route to back-to-back World Series titles, winning the NL Rookie of the Year Award in '68 and a pair of NL MVP Awards in '70 and '72 after leading the Senior Circuit in homers both years. Jones, who spent his entire 19-year career in Atlanta, was the cornerstone player in its run to a record 14 straight division titles. Grant Hill was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2018 . Hill was instrumental in replacing Shawn Marion after Marion was traded for Shaquille ONeal, and a key figure in Phoenixs surprising run to the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was enshrined to the Hall with a 98.5 percent vote. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA, its clubs or Turner Broadcasting. He only enjoyed rare flashes of the elite athleticism that marked his early years. Ive tended to focus on the struggle. But as far as were concerned, in the Michael Jordan vs Is Grant Hill in the Hall of Fame? Sekou Smith is a veteran NBA reporter and NBA TV analyst. Reggie JacksonClass of 1993Dubbed "Mr. October" for his postseason heroics, Jackson not only enjoyed immense personal success -- he's a 14-time All-Star, the 1973 AL MVP Award winner and a four-time home run leader -- but contributed to some stellar A's, Yankees and Angels teams, including five World Series champions and 10 first-place finishers. The two-time Cy Young Award winner and the '68 NL MVP Award winner quite literally changed the game. He also earned National Defensive Player of the Year, ACC Player of the Year and first-team All-American honors as a Blue Devil. NBA.com: You were supposed to be the heir apparent to Michael Jordan. A winner of four straight Cy Young Awards and a finalist three other times, Maddux was the No. How might we remember Hill? Hill also served as his teams primary scorer, leading the Pistons in each of his first six seasons while topping out at 25.8 points per game his final season in Detroit. Then Nos. Ichiro will be a first-ballot guy, too. Enshrinees from the Direct Elect Committees are also recognized at the NCAA Mens Final Four and include Early African-American Pioneers, International, Contributors and Veterans. The Magic welcomed Grant with open arms, and exchanged Chucky The promise and optimism that surrounded Hill when he arrived in the league 14-years ago is gone, and even if he does win a NBA title this season, Grant will come up just short of a Hall of Fame career. The fine results from Brooks failure to participate in team postgame media availability during the first round. I was elite, for a period of time, you know. The people who vote for the HoF fill in what are called ballots, where they decide who they think should be He spent his entire 19-year career with the Orioles and won the AL Cy Young Award three times. (The seventh season of Hills contract was a $16,901,500 player-option, which he exercised, after only playing in 21 games the season before. A typical Hall of Famer was dominant at their position during their playing career, but First Ballot Hall of Famers separated themselves into the conversation for the best of all-time. He spent four years playing for the Blue Devils and was inducted into the Duke Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2016 for his contributions to the program. 4.4 is not track speed. Pistons Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas sees the comparison as well and said as much back when Hill was announced as one of the members of the Class of 2018. The complete list of nine finalists from the North American Screening Committee includes: players Ray Allen, Maurice Cheeks, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash and Chris Webber; coaches Charles Lefty Driesell and Rudy Tomjanovich; and referee Hugh Evans. But I played varsity and spending that year on the varsity and that experience gave me a big boost of confidence. Chipper JonesClass of 2018Arguably the most decorated player in Braves history, and one who rivals Mickey Mantle as possibly the best switch-hitter ever, Jones became just the second No. LOS ANGELES - The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today, at NBA All-StarWeekend, eight phenomenal players, three standout coaches, one exceptional referee, and one record-setting team as finalists from the North American and Womens committees to be considered for election in 2018. The only other player under 25 to finish in the top 10 was Shaquille ONeal, positioning Hill to ride the post-Jordan wave on the horizon. Maybe not as a scorer, but in terms of overall value, the numbers suggest a peak player right on par with Bryant, even if that peak was substantially shorter. Still, Jeter's Hall of Fame career included 14 All-Star appearances and five World Series titles. One of the most accomplished NBA and college players of his generation, Grant Hill was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a first-ballot member of the 2018 class. The hoop dream was there, but it seems like its gotten bigger, if that makes sense, in the years since you were a McDonalds All-American and going along on your journey? Looking back, that looked like a one sided deal back then, but the Pistons wound up winning a title and went to the Finals twice due to Ben Wallaces play. Of course his scoring statistics were never as high as they were with the Pistons, and although lower than they were with Orlando, not that much lower (Hill averaged 19.9 points per-36 minutes for Detroit, 18.3 pp-36 with Orlando, and 14.5 pp-36 with Phoenix). I was just getting ready to come into the league and youre coming off your college stuff, and it just doesnt seem like college was 20 years ago or whatever it was. WebThe Hall of Valor is the worlds largest public database of American military award citations, collected by Doug Sterner, a Vietnam veteran and Military Times contributing editor. His .977 career OPS is second to Mike Trout among center fielders, and his 536 homers are third among center fielders behind Willie Mays and Ken Griffey Jr. Warren SpahnClass of 1973The majority of Spahn's career came after his service in World War II, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart. Youre only focused on what do I need to do to get healthy, to add value to this team, what do I need to do to be competitive in my late 30s and into my 40s? This will allow the Honors Committee to evaluate a larger body of work for thosecoaches nominated. Regardless of where you stand on Bryant, its undeniable that hes generally viewed higher on the pecking order than Hill when it comes to pure ability between the lines. He said he didnt compartmentalize his career while he was in the midst of it because he was working so hard to reach a certain level that he just didnt have or make the time to take a step back and really appreciate what hed accomplished. WebHill played college ball at Duke University where he was the NABC Defensive Player of the Year in 1993 as well as a Second Team All-America that same year, and a unanimous He only got 24.1 percent of the vote, but doubled that to 48.3 percent in 1970. In 2007, the same probably could have been said about Orlando Magic small forward Grant Hill. Herrin native Steve Fisher up for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame By Associated Press updated: 12/22/2017 2:39 PM Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, fellow star point guard Jason Kidd, Grant Hill and Ray Allen are among six first-year candidates for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. That validated the journey for me. Grant is also a studio analyst on NBA TV's GameTime. But then when this all came about and I got that call (from the Hall of Fame), you realize that you might have suppressed some things. With Jimmy Butler hobbled late by an ankle injury, Miami gets big performances from Kyle Lowry and Kevin Love to take the series opener in New York. WebCommon local election authorities include city clerk, clerk of courts, recorders, and election boards. His crossover wasnt like Allen Iversons, but for a 6-8 guy, it was like Iversons.. What made you split the middle and go with Duke? Ken Griffey Jr.Class of 2016As the son of a successful 19-year big leaguer, the No. Hill: Its crazy. When the Phoenix Suns signed Grant Hill, he was washed up, broken down, and fading away. NBA.com: The environment then seems so much different than what it is for the elite high school players now. Yet Tarkenton was also a "quality" passer, as his 80.4 passing rating that placed him in the upper echelon in that category demonstrates. WebRT @CalFootball: In honor of this years NFL Draft in Kansas City, lets throw it back to 1997 when our first-ballot Hall of Famer @TonyGonzalez88 was selected 13th overall by the @Chiefs #ProBears . Johnson enjoyed Hall of Fame-worthy success over stints with both the Mariners (with whom he played 10 seasons) and D-backs (with whom he won four straight NL Cy Young Awards). Some prominent figures from South Carolina of Welsh descent included the governor from 1812 to 1814, David Rogerson Williams, and several members of the Welsh Neck Baptist Church who served in the General Assembly in the late 1700s. We see a lot of young players like that these days, guys who see LeBron James and Kevin Durant as the players they want to model their games after, the guys they want to play like. You are up and you cant run anymore and youre middle aged, and its like what happened? Duke was the team you loved to hate, but Hill was a special talent who you just knew would be an even better pro than he was college baller. Theres a decent chance hed in the Hall of Fame, anyways. The conversations werent about the NBA, it was always about making it to the college level and finding the best place for you on that level. If Hill had been healthy during his Orlando years, he and T-Mac could have won a championship or two. WebAdd his 3,674 yards rushing to his stunning passing totals and you have 50,677 yards almost 29 miles or 500 football fields of offensive progression. A typical Hall of Famer was dominant at their position during their playing career, but First Ballot Hall of Famers separated themselves into the conversation for the best of all-time. From that moment on I followed those two teams. So that was a huge confidence booster. Ty CobbClass of 1936Often described as the greatest hitter of all time, the ferociously competitive Cobb received the most Hall of Fame votes of the five enshrined in the inaugural ballot after winning 12 batting titles and hitting .366 in his career -- both still Major League records. Heres the thing, though: Hill was every bit as productive as Kobe. Hill: You know, thats a really good question. Metrics like Box Plus-Minus and Value Over Replacement Player also allude to Hill having a similar peak impact as Bryant with Hills career best in each of those superior to Bryant. Smoltz is the only player in MLB history with at least 200 wins and 150 saves. Jim PalmerClass of 1990Palmer became destined for greatness early on. Previous finalists included again this year for consideration are four-time NBA All-StarMaurice Cheeks, the only coach in NCAA history to be named Conference Coach of the Year in four different conferencesCharles Lefty Driesell, 28-year NBA refereeHugh Evans, two-time NCAA National Championship Coach of BaylorKim Mulkey, two-time NBA Champion coachRudy Tomjanovich, five-time NBA All-StarChris Webberand 10-time AAU National ChampionsWayland Baptist University. Things like All-Star selections, championships and league-wide finishes on various stat leaderboards all factor into the equation. Of course it helps that fellow future Hall of Famer Steve Nash was running the show, but in Phoenix, Hill, already 35-years-old when the 2007-08 season began, was able to stay healthy, and using his versatility with regained confidence in his ankle and body, stepped in as the rosters fourth best player, rebranding himself as a solid defender and consummate professional who accepted his status as a role player, scoring points only when Nash found him for a shot. Now you get to the mid-2000s and you fast forward realizing that Im old enough to be a parent of some of these guys now and the kids like Jayson Tatum and Harry Giles and even R.J. Barrett, they are all sort of aware of what I did and my career at Duke, and certainly the ups and the downs of my professional career and even the television work keeps me somewhat relevant in their eyes, but its the parents who know me better than the kids. Having made the playoffs six times prior (four with Detroit and one with both Orlando and Phoenix), 2010 was the only opportunity Hill ever had to perform both in the Semifinals and Conference Finals in his career. He was an eight-time All-Star, a 1995 World Series champion, the 2008 NL batting champion and the '99 NL MVP Award winner. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. He spoke with NBA.com about his journey from the Washington D.C. suburbs to his college and pro days and now Springfield, where the Hall of Fame class will be enshrined Sept. 7: NBA.com: Do you look back at your basketball life, from high school to Duke to the NBA and nearly two decades in the league, and feel like it went by in a flash? So I sat with J-Kidd recently and one of the amazing things his career was amazing and he solidified everything he was able to accomplish with the numbers and the championship and just a stellar, long career. What if rather than an All-American career at Duke which included a pair of national championships and an ACC Player of the Year award, Hill began his NBA career with a relatively blank slate in the form of Hall of Fame credentials. Tom SeaverClass of 1992Seaver played 20 seasons in the big leagues, with his most notable turn coming with the Mets from 1967-77, during which he won the NL Rookie of the Year Award, three Cy Young Awards and a World Series title ('69). You dont have time to dwell on what did or didnt happen in the past. Its like where did the time go. Then, in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Reds -- in his first career postseason start -- Halladay threw a no-hitter. I was an All-Star, I thought I should have been MVP but another guy on my team got it. Derek JeterClass of 2020There was never a doubt that Jeter was going to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Grant also has significant and important broadcasting roles with CBS Sports, Turner Sports and NBATV. 1 overall pick in the 1987 Draft and perhaps one of the most touted prospects ever, "The Kid" lived up to the hype and more. The former Red Sox slugger appeared on 77.9% of the Baseball Writers' Association of America's ballots, the results of which were revealed Tuesday night, live on MLB Network. In 2000, Hill had signed a seven-year, $93 million contract with the Magic as part of a sign-and-trade (he was to be paired up with Tracy McGrady who too signed a seven-year $93 million deal). The top 16 all-time rushers in NFL history who are Hall of Fame-eligible are already in the Hall of Fame. He joined Bill Raftery and Jim Nantz to call games together throughout the tournament. 28 Apr 2023 02:49:38 Mike SchmidtClass of 1995Schmidt excelled with both his bat -- he led the NL in home runs eight times -- and his glove -- he won 10 Gold Glove Awards -- during his Hall of Fame career. Like I said, my confidence prior to my freshman year of high school to after my freshman year was night and day. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. But it never happened. This years list includes six first-time finalists: two-time NBA ChampionRay Allen, two-time NCAA ChampionGrant Hill, 10-time NBA All-StarJason Kidd, two-time NBA MVPSteve Nash,three-time Olympic gold medalistKatie Smithand four-time WNBA ChampionTina Thompson. Martinez's .687 winning percentage trails Whitey Ford for the highest in the Modern Era (since 1900). Your mom wanted you to go to Georgetown and your dad wanted you to go to North Carolina. Hill: It does bother me that I was hurt, that I was on this trajectory early on in Detroit and things were coming together and then its an incomplete. You dreamed about it. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Babe RuthClass of 1936The Bambino's powerful left-handed swing and 714 homers ushered baseball out of the Dead Ball Era, and the former ace pitcher and home run king's larger-than-life persona transcended the limits of the baseball field and cemented his place not only in baseball lore, but also in American legend. Had it not been for the three seasons he spent overseas, Spahn -- the winningest left-handed pitcher of all time (363), a 17-time All-Star and a 13-time 20-game winner -- might have joined Cy Young and Walter Johnson in the 400-win club. When was that time or that moment for you when you realized basketball was going to be more than just a game for you? Tickets for the various Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2018 Enshrinement events are on sale atwww.hoophall.com. Joe MorganClass of 1990Morgan won his first NL MVP Award in 1975 after hitting .327 with 17 homers, 67 steals and 132 walks -- and only got better the following season, when he won the NL MVP Award again. Just the Quarterback and Running Back positions account for 35% of First Ballot inductees. The Class of 2018 will be enshrined during festivities in Springfield, Massachusetts, the birthplace of basketball, September 6-8, 2018. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. 19 (John Riggins), 21 (O.J. You had the dream, it was maybe always in the back of your mind, but the circumstances were so different a generation ago. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Grant managed to play in only 18 games total in his first two seasons in Orlando, and missed the entire 2003-04 season due to injury. And then he received a call from Phoenix Suns General Manager Steve Kerr. LOS ANGELES - The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today, at NBA All-StarWeekend, eight phenomenal players, three standout Tony GwynnClass of 2007In terms of pure hitting acumen and ability, Gwynn is recognized as perhaps the greatest ever.
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