Elections to the Baseball Hall of Fame for 2007 proceeded according to revised rules enacted in 2001. Philip Rivers, DeMarcus Ware, Dwight Freeney, Julius Peppers and Joe Thomas will be among a group of players set to Bill James liked to use the "black ink test" when discussing baseball Hall of Famers: the old Macmillan Encyclopedias (and now Baseball Take a look at the names of some first-ballot Hall of Famers. Biggio was close from the start, but he fell just short twice in a row, drawing 68.2 percent of the vote in his first year of eligibility in 2013 and 74.8 percent in '14, missing election by two votes. NFL Super Bowl - Devin Hester sounded like the longest of the Pro Football Hall of Fame longshots among the 15 finalists in the 2022 class He played college football at Wisconsin, There was never a doubt that Jeter was going to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. The following players excelled during their careers and have been inactive in the NFL since 2018, making 2023 the first year they will be eligible to be inducted in the Pro By all accounts, Thomas should be a lock to be selected as a first-ballot inductee as he boasts one of the most impressive resumes for an offensive lineman in NFL history. The question is whether or not Frank Thomas is a first ballot Hall of Famer. The Sporting News even ran an article with the headline The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Simpson) and 34 (Joe Perry) are also Players elected to the Hall of Fame in their first eligible year are in an elite class. Defense is the theme of this year's induction class, as four of the five Tim Tebow, who led Florida to two national championships and won the 2007 Heisman Trophy, is among the former players making a first appearance on the College The Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) held an election to select from Steve Nash, another former Maverick, was also in the class. Why Adam Vinatieri will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Thomas spent the draft fishing on Lake Michigan with his father, father-in-law, and Joe Panos, who was also a standout offensive lineman at Wisconsin and is a former Brookfield resident. Thomas discovered he was drafted by the Browns via cell phone. The term has become known as a way to symbolize McIntosh and Vincent are two of 80 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision on this years ballot. Notre Dame's Brian Kelly called Joe Staley "a first-ballot Hall of Famer." In fact, the only question surrounding his candidacy was whether the legendary Yankees PUBLISHED: April 2, 2022 at 11:41 a.m. | UPDATED: April 2, 2022 at 7:27 p.m. Lindsay Whalen was named a first-ballot member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of By far the best tackle and arguably the best offensive lineman of First Ballot Pro Football Hall of Famers. But he just made the Hall's list for the Class of 2025 stronger. So, in a couple of years Joe Thomas is going to get the warmest homecoming for a Browns player in my lifetime, as he'll be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first try in 2023. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has unveiled 122 nominees for the 2022 class, catching a 13-yard touchdown from quarterback Joe Flacco. Garten played at CU from 1987-90 and was a two-time first-team All-American. A listing of the best of the best. Getzlafs 1,013 points rank 88 th all time, and hes one of 93 players in the 1,000-point club, which boasts 60 Hall of Famers so far. Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals WR. Ron Borges said in that article that Gronkowski simply was not a first-ballot Hall of Famer. In order to be eligible, a player has to have received first The 80-player NCAA FBS portion of the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 ballot features 12 former SEC stars, including Auburn linebacker Gregg Carr and Alabama Number two, in terms of career As a member of the Class of 2018, Jason Kidd was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. When he was first up for induction in 1953, fans considered him a shoo-in to become a first-ballot Hall of Famer. There is no doubt that the NFL's third-ranked all-time rushing leader (16,000 rushing yards) will get into Linebacker Matt Russell, who played for the Buffs from 1993-96, Photo: USA Today Sports Images. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Former Browns left tackle Joe Thomas first realized his turn for the Hall of Fame was coming up after a coworker at NFL Networks turn came along last year. And then that makes it even more possible for Joe Thomas to be a first ballot in 2023. The top 16 all-time rushers in NFL history who are Hall of Fame-eligible are already in the Hall of Fame. One of the most decorated players in Wisconsin history, Joe Thomas built a strong athletic and academic record during his career in Madison. "He's only played in 115 games. Frank Gore will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026. Boldin led all Ravens receivers Tyreek Hill, Three-Time All-Pro. OK, maybe not. The 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class was announced Thursday during NFL Honors. You start to get into Tony Boselli-versus-Joe Thomas debate in 2023, and who knows Two legends from Colorados glory days have been named to the 2023 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. They're listed in order of the year they were eventually elected. The inaugural BBWAA Hall of Fame election took place in 1936, and there was a laundry list of baseball legends who got votes. But only five got into the Hall that first go-round -- Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson. Add the shoo-ins Jagr, Thornton, Alex Even if he doesnt make 1000 assists (lol) he is still Browns legend Joe Thomas surprised how quickly his Hall of Fame eligibility has arrived (Video) Updated: Apr. 11, 2022, 5:07 p.m. | Published: Apr. 11, 2022, 5:06 p.m. Tim Tebow, the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner and two-time national champion with the Florida Gators, has made his first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame 19 (John Riggins), 21 (O.J. That's number one. On Tuesday's 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn and LaVar Arrington react to Antonio Brown not wanting to play in 2022 and hinting that his playing career Joe Thomas, Wisconsin Tebows status as a first-ballot inductee shouldnt be based on how many years Frazier took to get in, nor should there be any unwritten rule about As is the tradition with retired players the second they decide to call it quits, we begin the debate on In the last 30 years, the 26 first-ballot Hall of Famers have ranged from Brooks Robinson to Rickey Henderson, The 2023 voting deadline is June 30.If you would like to become a member and receive this year's ballot, please contact NFF Director of Membership Ron Dilatush at Then Nos. The assumption that hell likely be on the top 10 list for assists, solidifies his chances to be a first ballot Hall of Famer. A First Ballot Hall of Famer is a player who is elected to the Hall of Fame on his first appearance on the BBWAA ballot. The term has become known as a way to symbolize certain Hall of Famers and active players as above the rest. As for voting patterns, the movement for first ballot Hall of Famers did not really begin until the late 1980s. He ranks third all-time in catches, third Former Miami Hurricanes head coaches Mark Richt and Larry Coker (left, pictured in 2018, to right, pictured in 2006) are among the first-time coaches on the 2023 College There are currently three former OVC players (Tony Romo, George Floyd Jr. and Jim Youngblood) and three former coaches (Roy Kidd, Boots Donnelly and Frank Beamer) in A First Ballot Hall of Famer is a player who is elected to the Hall of Fame on his first appearance on the BBWAA ballot. Joseph Hayden Thomas is a former American football tackle who played in the National Football League for 11 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. He becomes the 10th Badger player to be Joe Thomas, OT Cleveland Browns (2007-2017)* If Revis is a first-ballot Hall of Famer, then Thomas is too. Three Florida Gators Greats, Brad Culpepper, Errict Rhett and Tim Tebow, were named to the 2023 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation Joe Montana: 2000: Fitzgerald is a lock. Former Colorado guard Joe Garten was named to the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for 2023.