The Professional Sports Hall of Shame

SirFozzie · 01-17-2023, 09:49 AM

Got this idea from a discussion on reddit's NBA forum. If you had the ability to induct people into the Hall of Shame, who would be there?

(It's a lifetime achievement thing, so while Isiah Thomas the GM would definitely be there, his play ON the court would keep him out) The ideal player candidate would be a bust on the field and a yutz off the field. Owner/GM wise it's more open)

If I had a ballot for this hall of shame...

Basketball:

Ted Stepien: Any time they make a rule to prevent folks from running a team into the ground and name it after you, you're likely a candidate.

Donald Sterling: Bad owner, bad views.

"Fast Eddie" Johnson:Eddie Johnson (basketball, born 1955) - Wikipedia) Flamed out, drug addition, sentenced to life in prison for sex crimes. died in prison (got this one from the NBA discussion. Probably could put 5-10 guys from the cocaine era of the NBA here)

Football:

Ryan Leaf

JaMarcus Russell

Hockey:

Marty McSorley

Ulf Samuelsson (my one protest pick. Fuck him.)

Baseball: (my first impression was to throw Pete Rose in here, but he gets by with the Isiah Thomas rule. Steinbrenner had a tendency to be a yutz, but the Yankees won a lot under his ownership, so.. *shrug*)

Marge Schott

Who's on your ballot?

NobodyHere · 01-17-2023, 09:57 AM

Art Schlicter? Former NFL 4th overall pick with paltry on field performance and gambling problems off the field.

Atocep · 01-17-2023, 10:36 AM

Stepien shared some of Sterlings views so he's a lock

panerd · 01-17-2023, 10:38 AM

Rae Curruth

SirFozzie · 01-17-2023, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panerd

Rae Curruth

Oh yeah. First Ballot.

Atocep · 01-17-2023, 11:01 AM

Aaron Hernandez

Dan Snyder

Lathum · 01-17-2023, 11:52 AM

Zack Wilson is on the cusp.

molson · 01-17-2023, 11:59 AM

I haven't listened to much of it but there's a "Crime in Sports" podcast that is pretty hilarious. Deep dives into all of these guys and their exploits.

Last year for my birthday a friend (who is always trying to get me to listen to that podcast) got me a framed collection of autographed baseball cards of various criminal athletes. Like 30 of them. It's pretty amazing. I'm always trying to decide whether I should hang it up at work.

NobodyHere · 01-17-2023, 01:14 PM

Looks like we have a new candidate:

Ex-NFL Player Kidnapped Man, â€˜Forcedâ€™ Him to Withdraw Money From ATM: Police

JonInMiddleGA · 01-17-2023, 02:40 PM

First name that came to my mind was Mike Vick.

Whomever is "credited" with the NASCAR "Chase" feels worthy to me.

I'll just omit the glaringly obvious group that came to mind second, it's a "hall" not a warehouse.

bhlloy · 01-17-2023, 03:13 PM

McSorely doesn’t belong IMO. Long career as an enforcer including being a solid enough player to play on the same line protecting the greatest ever to play the game in an era where everyone was trying to take his head off. One awful moment where he lost his mind which you can’t condone. Not aware of any major issues off the ice I know of and seems to be a family man?

Now if you are talking about moment of madness on the ice that drew an assault charge and resulted in bringing the game into dispute Bertuzzi fits way more IMO. By all accounts a total asshole off the ice, even if he was a better player. Recent DUI charge and his kid is a douche too.

flere-imsaho · 01-17-2023, 10:26 PM

Every other owner of a soccer/football club worldwide probably qualifies.

Solecismic · 01-17-2023, 10:43 PM

I see I didn't read the item fully. Harder than it seems. Maybe Delmon Young. Brian Bosworth comes to mind as a high NFL draft pick who roided out of the game. Sean Avery from the NHL. Josh Jackson is a recent example from the NBA (had a connection to Michigan - not as a player, so his name came up a bit).

stevew · 01-18-2023, 02:37 AM

Lawrence Phillips

Brian Swartz · 01-18-2023, 04:25 AM

The Ford Family.

Swaggs · 01-18-2023, 09:02 AM

I've actually enjoyed listening to interviews with Ryan Leaf over the past few years. He was pretty entertaining and seemed to have developed some good insight, but then I saw he got in trouble again in 2020 for domestic battery.

Also, may I present the board with OJ Simpson? Are his playing and media careers enough to overcome admission?

BYU 14 · 01-18-2023, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

Zack Wilson is on the cusp.

For illegally hunting Cougars?

Ksyrup · 01-20-2023, 06:24 PM

I saw this earlier today and immediately thought of this thread.

It appears we’ve located the corner of the bar to avoid … pic.twitter.com/imE1O1zUeL
— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) January 20, 2023

01-17-2023, 09:57 AM	#2
NobodyHere Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013	Art Schlicter? Former NFL 4th overall pick with paltry on field performance and gambling problems off the field. __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

01-17-2023, 11:59 AM	#8
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	I haven't listened to much of it but there's a "Crime in Sports" podcast that is pretty hilarious. Deep dives into all of these guys and their exploits. Last year for my birthday a friend (who is always trying to get me to listen to that podcast) got me a framed collection of autographed baseball cards of various criminal athletes. Like 30 of them. It's pretty amazing. I'm always trying to decide whether I should hang it up at work. Last edited by molson : 01-17-2023 at 12:00 PM.

01-17-2023, 01:14 PM	#9
NobodyHere Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013	Looks like we have a new candidate: Ex-NFL Player Kidnapped Man, â€˜Forcedâ€™ Him to Withdraw Money From ATM: Police __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

01-17-2023, 02:40 PM	#10
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	First name that came to my mind was Mike Vick. Whomever is "credited" with the NASCAR "Chase" feels worthy to me. I'll just omit the glaringly obvious group that came to mind second, it's a "hall" not a warehouse. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

01-17-2023, 10:43 PM	#13
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	I see I didn't read the item fully. Harder than it seems. Maybe Delmon Young. Brian Bosworth comes to mind as a high NFL draft pick who roided out of the game. Sean Avery from the NHL. Josh Jackson is a recent example from the NBA (had a connection to Michigan - not as a player, so his name came up a bit). Last edited by Solecismic : 01-17-2023 at 11:20 PM.

01-17-2023, 10:36 AM	#3
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	Stepien shared some of Sterlings views so he's a lock

01-17-2023, 10:38 AM	#4
panerd Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis	Rae Curruth

01-17-2023, 11:01 AM	#6
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	Aaron Hernandez Dan Snyder

01-17-2023, 11:52 AM	#7
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Zack Wilson is on the cusp.

01-17-2023, 03:13 PM	#11
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	McSorely doesn’t belong IMO. Long career as an enforcer including being a solid enough player to play on the same line protecting the greatest ever to play the game in an era where everyone was trying to take his head off. One awful moment where he lost his mind which you can’t condone. Not aware of any major issues off the ice I know of and seems to be a family man? Now if you are talking about moment of madness on the ice that drew an assault charge and resulted in bringing the game into dispute Bertuzzi fits way more IMO. By all accounts a total asshole off the ice, even if he was a better player. Recent DUI charge and his kid is a douche too.

01-17-2023, 10:26 PM	#12
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Every other owner of a soccer/football club worldwide probably qualifies.

01-18-2023, 02:37 AM	#14
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Lawrence Phillips

01-18-2023, 04:25 AM	#15
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	The Ford Family.

01-18-2023, 09:02 AM	#16
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I've actually enjoyed listening to interviews with Ryan Leaf over the past few years. He was pretty entertaining and seemed to have developed some good insight, but then I saw he got in trouble again in 2020 for domestic battery. Also, may I present the board with OJ Simpson? Are his playing and media careers enough to overcome admission? __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

01-20-2023, 06:24 PM	#18
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I saw this earlier today and immediately thought of this thread. It appears we’ve located the corner of the bar to avoid … pic.twitter.com/imE1O1zUeL — Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) January 20, 2023 __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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