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January 31, 2025 • 106 mins

Welcome to Season 6, Episode 2 of the Not in Hall of Fame Show! 🏆 Join hosts Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan as they dive into the latest Baseball Hall of Fame inductees. This episode focuses on the exciting announcements, surprising results, and the addition of new committee members for the United States Athletics Hall of Fame.

In this episode, hosts Kirk and Evan cover:

  • Baseball Hall of Fame's latest inductees and voting surprises: Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner.

  • Ichiro Suzuki: first Japanese-born player inducted and Mariners retiring his number.

  • Insights and speculation on the Hall of Fame voting process.

  • Progress and prospects of candidates like Carlos Beltrán, Andrew Jones, Jimmy Rollins, and others.

  • Fun banter and personal anecdotes from Kirk and Evan.

  • Remembering key figures and significant passings in sports, including Bob Uecker and different Hall of Famers.

  • Notable mentions and lookbacks at players who didn’t get a second chance and the impact of McGwire and Sosa on baseball’s revival.

Take a seat and enjoy the discussion! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exciting Hall of Fame updates! 🌟

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Timestamps:

00:00:35 - Welcome and Introduction 00:00:57 - Discussion on Baseball Hall of Fame's latest inductees 00:01:11 - Fun banter about the new season and their busy lives 00:01:36 - Announcement of new committee members for US Athletics Hall of Fame 00:03:59 - Beginning discussion on Ichiro Suzuki's Hall of Fame induction 00:04:35 - Ichiro’s near-perfect ballot 00:10:14 - Discussion on CC Sabathia's first-ballot induction 00:12:00 - Comparison with other pitchers and their Hall of Fame struggles 00:13:05 - Billy Wagner's Hall of Fame induction and career trajectory 00:15:03 - The significance of getting at least 10% of the vote 00:16:37 - Preview of next year's potential Hall of Fame candidates 00:19:15 - Discussing Hall of Fame voting strategies and giving players time 00:19:45 - Carlos Beltrán and Andrew Jones' chances for next year 00:28:56 - Mention of players who didn't get a second chance 00:30:09 - Aubrey Huff's lack of votes and Joe Nathan comparison 00:30:49 - Bobby Abreu and Jimmy Rollins' progress 00:38:27 - Felix Hernandez's legacy and future chances 00:39:16 - Francisco Rodriguez's Hall of Fame prospects 00:40:24 - David Wright and Torii Hunter's voting results and future possibilities 00:42:03 - Reflecting on the impact of McGwire and Sosa on baseball's revival 00:48:24 - The home run chase and its significance 00:58:12 - Remembering Gus Williams and other notable passings 01:09:29 - The legacy and humor of Bob Uecker in baseball and beyond 01:19:44 - Notable passings in music and entertainment: Peter Yarrow, Sam Moore, and others

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