Re: 2021 Hall of Very Good Finalists
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 1:30 pm
Didnt George Halas believe a "schlep" like Latone, should be in the HOF ? ... haha
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From T.J. Troup at PFJ:Brian wolf wrote:Schnellbacher was the Cecil Isbell of defensive backs, a great talent that retired too soon but damn, 35 interceptions ! ... no wonder the Browns struggled with the Giants in 1950.
Morgan has the misfortune of playing in a run-oriented offense for most of his career. He averaged over 20 yards a catch his first 6 seasons and let the league in TDs in 1979. I once asked him if he ever wondered about the numbers he might have put up playing in a Don Coryell offense, you should have seen his face light up! Stanley Steamer will be getting my vote.Stanley Morgan had a big year in 1986, and Abe Woodson for a time was the best kick returner.
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There will be a ballot in the Coffin Corner. You must vote for exactly 10 of the Finalists for your ballot to count. The deadline is typically the end of October. Andy Piascik will provide more details when the time draws closer. Stay tuned.racepug wrote:When do we get to vote? How does it work? How many nominees can we vote for?sluggermatt15 wrote:Please do not forget to vote on the above finalists for this year's HOVG Class.
I think many fans forget or don't know that the NFL did not allow multiple substitutions until 1950. So, players during and pre-WWII played the entire game, all three phases. They were true athletes.TanksAndSpartans wrote:It's almost like the pre war players are on the list in invisible ink. That's why I stopped voting. Among the 4 I mentioned Schnellbacher probably has the best chance. Played in the golden age, AAFC connection, etc.
I agree, especially those athletes who played both ways the closer you get to World War II. The earliest players, though... I believe there's room for debate about whether they were the best athletes, because many of the best football players in the early days chose NOT to play professional football. It would be interesting to know when professional football reached the point where former standout college athletes made up the majority of the players.sluggermatt15 wrote:I think many fans forget or don't know that the NFL did not allow multiple substitutions until 1950. So, players during and pre-WWII played the entire game, all three phases. They were true athletes.
This is defeatist thinking and, by not voting, you make it a self-fulfilling prophecy.TanksAndSpartans wrote:It's almost like the pre war players are on the list in invisible ink. That's why I stopped voting. Among the 4 I mentioned Schnellbacher probably has the best chance. Played in the golden age, AAFC connection, etc.
Brian wolf wrote:Didnt George Halas believe a "schlep" like Latone, should be in the HOF ? ... haha
http://www.profootballresearchers.com/f ... f=8&t=4229rhickok1109 wrote: I may have said this before but it undoubtedly bears repeating.
When Johnny Blood and I were at the HOF's induction weekend in 1973, John Bankert (who was then assistant director of the Hall, I believe) held an informal late-night session at which George Halas, Ernie Nevers, and Blood were encouraged to talk about old-time players who should be inducted. The three were unanimous on Verne Lewellen, Lavvie Dilweg, and Tony Latone. 48 years later, only one of them is in the HOF.