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In my article a few weeks ago, I listed some legendary players, all former New York Yankees, who are not yet in the Hall of Fame. Today I'll look at some other greats of the game affiliated with the Yankees who also deserve consideration for baseball's most hallowed ground.

Can one team have too many players in the Baseball Hall of Fame?. That was the argument that kept Gil Hodges outside of Cooperstown far too long and also worked against Yankees shortstop-turned-announcer Phil Rizzuto. Another player pushed aside by too many inshrined teammates was Ron Santo, though he too eventually got in.

CANTON, OHIO – TY LAW, a member of the Class of 2019, has launched a new premium spirit, Corvus Vodka, that has been designated the official vodka of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame (IHHF) will be adding four iconic contributors to the fabric of life in Connecticut and America, representing vast accomplishment and varied backgrounds and religious traditions. The Induction Ceremony & Gala, by the National Immigrant Heritage Center, will take place on Thursday, October 12, 2023.

The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inducted eight luminaries into its elite ranks, including distillery founders and craftsmen, influential government leaders, a groundbreaking activist and the first father and son to share the prestigious honor in the same class.

In their Last Black College Football Hall Of Fame appearance Morehouse squared off with Alabama A and M and lost in a grueling slug fest 35 to 30, this time around Facing The Virginia Union Panthers they failed to Avenge themselves.

In order to make the NBA Hall of Fame, a player must have at least one elite skill. Andre Drummond believes he makes a good case to be in the Hall of Fame as an elite rebounder. In fact, he believes he’s the best rebounder of all time. He had recently mentioned this on ‘The Comfortable Pod'.

In the realm of field hockey, where victories and legacies are etched into the very fabric of the sport, a remarkable journey has reached its pinnacle. Babby Nuhn, synonymous with coaching prowess and dedication, has ascended to heights by earning a coveted spot in the 24th class of the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Hall of Fame.

The Personal Managers Hall Of Fame celebrates illustrious careers in entertainment, music, sports, and talent management. In turn, its inductees must reflect the contributions, ethics, and history of personal management that the Hall Of Fame acknowledges and honors. The institution's 2023 inductees will join 50 current Hall of Fame members, which include Sid Bernstein, Bernie Brillstein, Brian Epstein, Ken Kragen, Doc McGhee, Patricia McQueeney, Dolores Robinson, Jack Rollins, and David Sonenberg.

Over the past few weeks, three notable players were recognized by their former teams as Fernando Valenzuela had his number retired by the Dodgers, the Twins inducted Joe Mauer into their Hall of Fame, and Felix Hernandez was crowned into the Mariners' Hall of Fame.

In a moment of great honour and admiration, Pau Gasol, the esteemed Los Angeles Lakers figure, has been officially inducted into the prestigious NBA Hall of Fame. This recognition stands as a testament to his exceptional career and remarkable achievements in the world of professional basketball.

An obituary released by his family announced that Nashville music executive Jerry Bradley had passed away on Monday at the age of 83. During his four-decade career, Bradley was instrumental in signing Alabama and Ronnie Milsap and was credited with helping to propagate the outlaw style of country music. He died peacefully in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.

As the college football season approaches, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference inducted the Class of 2023 to its Hall of Fame at the Chick-Fil-ACollege Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.

Nikki McCray-Penson, a member of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, passed away on Friday at 51. She leaves behind a legacy as a true legend in the sport. The news of McCray-Penson's passing was made public by the university, shocking everyone in the basketball world. She had most recently been working as an assistant coach for the Rutgers women's basketball team.

Late rapper Tupac Shakur was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 7, just a few days before what would have been his 52nd birthday. Sekyima "Set" Shakur, Shakur's sister, collected the star on behalf of the family and became upset while discussing her brother's longtime desire to be recognized on the Walk of Fame. She said Tupac has dreamed of having a star on this famous route of renown since he was a child.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have announced their 2023 inductees and this year's class includes Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, the late George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine and The Spinners in the performer category. Chaka Khan, Al Kooper and Bernie Taupin will receive the Musical Excellence Award, DJ Kool Herc and Link Wray will receive the Musical Influence Award and this year’s Ahmet Ertegun Award recipient is the late Don Cornelius, creator of Soul Train.

It was 14 years ago today Gary Sheffield achieved a rare milestone. He hit his 500th home run to become the 25th player in MLB history to reach the milestone. The nine-time All-Star took Mitch Stetter's pitch deep for his first of the season with the New York Mets. Sheffield dreamed of wearing the same uniform as his uncle, former Mets ace Dwight Gooden, for years. Even though he was cut from the Detroit Tigers in Spring Training, Sheffield was not seeing much playing time. However, he could still hit for power, despite the Mets using him for pinch-hitting duties.

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame made it official Saturday: Dallas Mavericks legend and 2007 NBA MVP Dirk Nowitzki will be one of the headliners of the 2023 NBA Hall of Fame 2023 class. Dirk Nowitzki won the NBA MVP Award and Tony Parker won the NBA Finals MVP Award, the first time either award was won by a European-born player.

One of the worlds greatest athletes and former three-time world champion passed away tragically on Sunday night. Ato Boldon, an NBC Sports Analyst and former 4x Olympic Medalist, announced the death of three-time world champion, Greg Foster. Greg Foster was world champion in 1983, 1987, and 1991, as well as winning a silver medal in the 1984 Olympics.