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Tom Krasovic: Don Coryell's elusive Hall of Fame selection is near

Fans of the late San Diego Chargers deserve some cheerful news. They just might get it Thursday night, when the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 is announced.

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Is this the year Devin Hester makes the Hall of Fame?

The Bears star finished his career with an NFL-record 20 touchdown returns — 14 punts, five kicks and a ridiculous runback of a field goal left short.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bill Madden: We are making the selection of Hall of Famers way too complicated

NEW YORK — The Baseball Writers’ Association election of Scott Rolen to the Hall of Fame this week created a goodly share of controversy and consternation among the baseball populace, and once again it got me to wonder why it’s become so complicated.

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Baseball Hall of Fame Voting Winners and Losers

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Sports Illustrated

A force at third base, Scott Rolen leads Cardinals recent champs into the Hall of Fame

Whether he had to wait another year or he received the highest honor that echoes for every year to come, Scott Rolen promised his family Tuesday night he’d grill steaks.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Baseball Hall of Fame remains one of the silliest things in all of sports

It remains hard to take this museum all too seriously.

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Only one player won the writers' election this year for the Baseball Hall of Fame

Scott Rolen, a seven-time All-Star third baseman, played with the Philadelphia, St. Louis, Toronto and Cincinnati teams over a 17-season career. None of the 27 other players won enough votes.

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Scott Rolen elected to baseball's Hall of Fame

Slick-fielding third baseman Scott Rolen was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame with five votes to spare above the 75% needed

The Independent UK

Tom Verducci’s 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot

New inductee Scott Rolen is one of four players who received Verducci’s vote.

Sports Illustrated

Ron Cook: Here's why I submitted another blank ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame

The Baseball Writers Association of America will reveal its voting results Tuesday night for the 2023 Hall of Fame class. There is a good chance that, for the second time in three years, no player will get the necessary 75% of the votes to be inducted. In 2022, only David…

Tribune News Service

Paul Sullivan: Another Baseball Hall of Fame ballot means another debate about whether cheaters deserve entrance

Last month in San Diego, the Contemporary Era committee of the Baseball Hall of Fame met to consider candidates overlooked by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Chicago Tribune

Here’s Who We Would Vote for to Make the Baseball Hall of Fame

Emma Baccellieri and Matt Martell reveal their hypothetical BBWAA ballots.

Sports Illustrated

Derrick Goold: Can Cardinals standout Scott Rolen help thaw the Hall of Fame for the Hot Corner?

As Nolan Arenado ranged toward the majors and started watching more video of the greats at third base and their footwork, there was something about Scott Rolen's highlights that could not be contained on a phone, a laptop, or even a widescreen TV, no matter its size.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Commentary: Could AI help decide Baseball Hall of Fame inductees?

On Tuesday, the new members of the Baseball Hall of Fame will be announced, and the debate will ensue as to who does or does not belong, who has been unjustifiably snubbed and how banned substances should be factored into the decision. Around 400 sports writers determine who will be…

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Why Stetson Bennett Isn’t Eligible for College Football Hall of Fame

A National Football Foundation rule could shut him out of enshrinement in Atlanta.

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Torii Hunter’s Hall of Fame Case Is Stronger Than You’d Think

He’s in danger of falling off the ballot, but he deserves more consideration.

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Six Questions That Will Decide Billy Wagner’s Hall of Fame Fate

He is a borderline candidate at the trickiest position to evaluate. Let’s take a look at his Cooperstown case.

Daily Mirror

NFL's 'Father of Instant Replay' Art McNally dies aged 97

Art McNally, the first official inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame following a 22-year career which remarkably spanned across multiple sports, has died aged 97

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Chicago Sun-Times

Art McNally, Hall of Fame NFL official, dies at age 97

McNally died less than five months after getting inducted into the Hall of Fame following more than a half-century working as an on-field official, the head of officiating for the NFL and an adviser to the league.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Steroid user Alex Rodridguez tops Hall of Fame ballot because Barry Bonds is out

So this is how it goes, I guess. Every year, the Thrill of Christmas will be followed by the Agony of the Vote.

Miami Herald

Miami legend, Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed to leave Canes to coach Bethune-Cookman

A University of Miami legend is leaving the U as its “Chief of Staff” to join Bethune-Cookman as its new football coach.

Sports Illustrated

Jimmy Rollins Belongs in the Hall of Fame—But He Has a Long Way to Go

Few players combined for power and speed like the longtime Phillies shortstop.

Chicago Sun-Times

Christmas isn’t complete without a visit from the Quizmaster

The night won’t be silent when your guests are shouting answers to these baseball trivia questions

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Football World Advocates for Mike Leach’s Inclusion in the Hall of Fame

Some say the stringent Hall of Fame standards should be relaxed for the legendary Mississippi State coach.

Tribune News Service

How did Atlanta become the center of the college football universe?

ATLANTA — Atlanta’s claim to being the center of the college football universe happened because of a series of events — some that took years, some that took mere moments — combined with the city’s proven history as one of the top convention sites in the U.S.

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