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. Still, Jeter's Hall of Fame career included 14 All-Star appearances and five World Series titles. 01 May 2023 03:58:09 No other player had more than three. 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. Wisconsins Joe Thomas was 33 , but he stayed at left tackle and become a first-ballot Hall of Famer. And thats something that, if Im being honest with myself, it really, really bothered me. The top 16 all-time rushers in NFL history who are Hall of Fame-eligible are already in the Hall of Fame. And hes not necessarily wrong given LeBrons penchant for racking up triple-doubles and defending multiple positions. Upon his return, he had three more 20-win seasons and finished with a 3.25 career ERA. He was a 13-time All-Star and won five World Series with the Yankees. 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. ), (For fun: Hill earned $456,000 per regular season appearance in Orlando. 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). That's not to mention his stellar defense as a backstop, for which he won 10 Gold Glove Awards. Back in the day youd go to the local high school and watch the game and he was like this amazing player. Graduate and Professional Education and Research, Advancing Duke Science and Technology Task Force, Next Generation Living and Learning Experience Task Force. The 10-time All-Star launched 541 home runs, plus 17 more in the postseason, and posted a ridiculous 1.372 World Series OPS during three Red Sox championship runs. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. 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? 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. From that moment on I followed those two teams. When the Phoenix Suns signed Grant Hill, he was washed up, broken down, and fading away. The second reform to Hall of Fame eligibility requires coaches to have coached for 25 years and reached the minimum age of 60. Hank AaronClass of 1982Hammerin' Hank hit 30 homers in a season 15 times and topped the .300 mark 14 times in a consistent career that the 25-time All-Star selection capped by breaking Babe Ruth's homer record in 1974 to seize the title of baseball's home run king until 2007. Hill lives in Orlando with his wife, Tamia, a 7-time Grammy-nominated singer, and their two daughters. Frank ThomasClass of 2014For all of his power, "The Big Hurt" honed it with precision. As it stands today, only one other player has been able to accomplish it since. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. The two-time AL MVP Award winner would remain there for two decades, playing shortstop and center field for the Brewers. 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. Congratulations to him, and the entire 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame class. Grant is also a studio analyst on NBA TV's GameTime. If Hill had been healthy during his Orlando years, he and T-Mac could have won a championship or two. Unfortunately for Grant, injuries would play a major part in derailing a promising career. Glavine helped kick-start the 1990s Braves dynasty as the anchor to its rotation in 1991, when the club became the first team in NL history to go from worst to first in consecutive seasons. NBA.com: You mentioned your healthy years in Detroit and it must seem like another lifetime. "Mr. Padre" was a lifetime .338 hitter over 10,232 plate appearances in a 20-year career, all with San Diego. Hill had a squeaky clean background to go with a flawless game. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The seven-time NBA All-Star and two-time NCAA Champion has made the successful transition from 19 years as a professional athlete to ownership, member of corporate boards, leadership in business along with several television broadcasting roles. The six-time All-Star has since been topped in steals by only Rickey Henderson. And when Grant Hill came in he was basically anointed by the league, players and everyone, he was anointed to be the next face of the league, former Pistons great and Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas said after Hill was announced as one of the selections for the, . And I remember the hard times, the struggles. Jim ThomeClass of 2018The blue-collar slugger from Peoria, Ill., was drafted in the 13th round by Cleveland in 1989 and went on to headline an era defined by power with 612 home runs, the eighth-most all-time. Most notably, potential honorees are eligible on the ballot for Hall of Fame enshrinement after three full seasons of retirement, starting with the Class of 2018. In 2017 as the Twins' skipper, Molitor joined Frank Robinson as the only Hall of Famers to be elected as players and go on to win the Manager of the Year Award. So in a round sort of way this has all been a validating thing for me and confirmed some things for me. Johnson registered 300 strikeouts in six seasons, tied with Nolan Ryan for the most ever. Hill is also a part of the ownership group, led by Tony Ressler, that purchased the Atlanta Hawks in June of 2015, keeping him engaged in the game on several different levels. This is all from a player who picked up baseball as a summertime hobby, and who nearly opted for a career in basketball. Hill: Its crazy. Is Grant Hill in the Hall of Fame? Hills Hall of Fame case was bolstered by the combination of the quality and length of his NBA career, as well as his spectacular college career. I did some good things, I did play in the Olympics. Privacy Policy. Grant Hill and Jason Kidd are two players that were included in the 2018 Hall of Fame class that can easily be compared to Love resume-wise. I started getting letters from colleges and that summer and then my sophomore year is when things really took off. And then he received a call from Phoenix Suns General Manager Steve Kerr. Grant Hill was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a first-ballot member of the 2018 class. That was the most important thing for me. WebGrant Hill Vice President Atlanta Hawks One of the most accomplished NBA and college players of his generation, Grant Hill was officially inducted into the Naismith Basketball Rod CarewClass of 1991Carew split his 19-year career between the Angels and Twins -- both of which have retired his No. When was that time or that moment for you when you realized basketball was going to be more than just a game for you? Like I said, my confidence prior to my freshman year of high school to after my freshman year was night and day. 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? 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. The following is a little bit about Scott Rolens chances of being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. But seriously, Duke, and really Coach K (Mike Krzyzewski), just made an impression on me. 1 ace for a Braves rotation that housed two other Cy Young Award winners in the 1990s and is considered the greatest starting staff of all time. Ripken's streak of 2,632 consecutive games played is likely one that won't ever be matched. You had the dream, it was maybe always in the back of your mind, but the circumstances were so different a generation ago. 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. He won the AL MVP Award in '80 and was part of the Royals' first championship team in '85. I certainly wasnt thinking NBA or anything like the Hall of Fame back then, you didnt go there. I wanted to play with my friends but my varsity coach asked me to play and my dad told me to play, and keep in mind I started high school when I was 13 so I was young. Jim PalmerClass of 1990Palmer became destined for greatness early on. 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. That validated the journey for me. I kind of convinced myself in a way that, and maybe it was a way to protect myself if none of this [Hall of Fame] ever happened, that I didnt need that stuff because I know what I overcame and what I had to fight through just to get back and play in my final years. And as our communication increased, phone calls and mail, and then going and taking official visits my junior year of high school, it was just something about him I believed in and I wanted to be a part of that program. 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. We took Hills career through the 1999-00 season, crunched the numbers and found that Hill graded out with a 51% chance of making the Hall of Fame. ", Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Then Nos. Greg MadduxClass of 2014A jokester in the clubhouse but an assassin on the mound, Maddux is widely considered the game's most cerebral pitcher ever. Grant Hill was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2018 . All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Newest class of hoops legends reflect on lesser-known people who inspired them, Q&A: Heat guard Goran Dragic on his charmed basketball life. The two-time AL MVP Award winner, two-time Triple Crown winner and six-time AL batting champion also served in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps for three years of his prime and later served in the Korean War. For me actually, when I retired and people start talking about where you fit and the Hall of Fame and things like that, you slow down a little bit and contemplate your basketball life, so to speak. Ivan RodriguezClass of 2017"Pudge," as he became iconically known, was a 14-time All-Star and 13-time Gold Glove Award winner, both benchmarks for catchers in MLB history. 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. I dont know. But ultimately, Big Papis huge numbers at the plate, his postseason greatness and what he meant to Boston swayed enough voters to get him over the 75% threshold on his first try. 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. He only got 24.1 percent of the vote, but doubled that to 48.3 percent in 1970. 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. Hill: Its funny, when youre in it and particularly for me post-injury, those last nine years, it seemed like it was a long career. WebSo, you are eligible for the Hall of Fame 5 seasons after you retire. 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. It doesnt seem like I just started playing varsity at [South Lakes High in Reston, Va.] over 30 years ago. Those who want to jab McGrady's first ballot Hall of Fame selection might point out this defining moment was in a regular-season game. 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. 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. I think when I was in the midst of it, fighting the injuries in Orlando and then went to Phoenix, youre just so caught up in the moment and looking forward. This will allow the Honors Committee to evaluate a larger body of work for thosecoaches nominated. 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. Once frustrated by injuries, Hill's focus is now on the good of his career. Fair or not, its part of his legacy. 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). WebBro please stop comparing short guys to tyreek hill hes a first ballot hall of famer and has Olympic track speed. 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. NBA.com: Well, lets go back to that time, before you hit high school and the varsity. 28 Apr 2023 02:49:38 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. Is it difficult for you as well to get a grasp on what you and your career might mean to the outside world until you get the proper distance and a different perspective? 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. He also earned National Defensive Player of the Year, ACC Player of the Year and first-team All-American honors as a Blue Devil. 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. Robin YountClass of 1999Yount spent only a few months in the Minors before reaching the big leagues as a teenager. While that latter number may not seem significant on its own, its nearly identical to the career-best mark for Bryant who clocked in at .224 in 2005-06. Offensive guard Jim Parker was taken with the eighth overall pick in the 1957 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts, and 16 years later Parker was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The two-time Cy Young Award winner and the '68 NL MVP Award winner quite literally changed the game. 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. And maybe Im getting too deep with this, but the Hall of Fame is very validating for me and I didnt realize how much I needed it, how much I needed that recognition that I dont always see what I did back in the day, back in the 90s. Hills best season came at the age of 24. Palmer became the premier pitcher of the 1970s, compiling the most wins (186) and lowest ERA (2.58) of anyone in that decade. When was Grant Hill Shortly after he entered the NBA in 1994, Grant established Hill Ventures, a private company through which he has successfully invested in commercial real estate ventures including several multi-family complexes and other commercial real estate in Florida, Arizona, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. Grant is a featured speaker before business, academic and large sales audiences addressing a range of topics including the NBA, the importance of teamwork, the private equity business, art, music and contemporary culture. In the ESPN 30 for 30 Films documentary This Magic Moment, Penny Hardaway states at one point that he retired seven years too late. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. I didnt want to play varsity as a freshman. His crossover wasnt like Allen Iversons, but for a 6-8 guy, it was like Iversons.. The "Big Red Machine" won the World Series in both of those seasons, keyed by the 10-time All-Star second baseman and all-time hit king Pete Rose atop the lineup. 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. He is the first former Blue Devils player to receive Hall of Fame honors. Hill: Its funny you say that. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images). Theres also a sense of real pride to know that I played a part in the legacy of those teams. Where that comparison falls short comes when realizing that James ranks fourth in all-time scoring average and poured in over 27 a night by just his second season. I obviously knew about the NBA but I was still just a fan. And my dad had always been a fan of Dean Smith really based on a lot of what he did in the 1970s, integrating the ACC and just his stance on a lot of social issues more than just what hed done as one of the greatest coaches in the history of the game. He was an eight-time All-Star. Golden State's star sharpshooter enjoys another historic moment, which also set his playoff career high. WebCommon local election authorities include city clerk, clerk of courts, recorders, and election boards. Henderson also owns MLB's all-time record for runs scored (2,295) and is second in walks (2,190) over his 25-year career and in 1990 was the AL MVP Award winner after swiping 65 bases and posting a 1.016 OPS -- the type of season that will almost assuredly never be matched again.
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