By Dave Spadaro, Eagles.com There was, Tra Thomas admits, a moment of sheer “Oh my goodness!” when he found out his name was among those on the preliminary 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot. Thomas, who played 12 seasons in ...
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Ashburn Nominated for HOF Frick Award
Former Phillies outfielder and late broadcaster Richie Ashburn is among 42 candidates who are eligible to receive the Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Beginning this week through Sept. 30, Philly fans ...
Read More »Sixers Coach Brown to be Inducted into Maine HOF
Report From Philadelphia 76ers On Wednesday morning, head coach Brett Brown took to the roof of the Sixers’ practice facility to complete the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. After toweling off and changing into dry clothing, he departed for Philadelphia International Airport to ...
Read More »Lindros, LeClair, Desjardins Entering Flyers’ HOF Together
Report From Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers will induct Eric Lindros, John LeClair and Eric Desjardins into the Flyers Hall of Fame during the 2014-15 season, according to team president Paul Holmgren. Lindros and LeClair will be inducted on Thursday, November 20 prior to the ...
Read More »B-Dawk Inducted into South Carolina HOF
Eagles Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins played at Clemson University from 1992-95 and finished his college career with 247 total tackles and 11 interceptions. He starred at free safety for three seasons (1993-95), earning first-team All-ACC and second-team All-America ...
Read More »Former Phil Schilling Misses HOF Induction Again
BOSTON — Ever the realist, Curt Schilling proved to be prophetic when sizing up his Hall of Fame chances in a phone conversation a couple of months ago. “I don’t think I have a shot this year,” Schilling said in ...
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