Randy JohnsonClass of 2015Over his 22-year career, Johnson utilized his lanky, 6-foot-10 frame and wipeout stuff to become arguably the most dominating pitcher of his era. LOS ANGELES - The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today, at NBA All-StarWeekend, eight phenomenal players, three standout Hill also served as his teams primary scorer, leading the Pistons in each of his first six seasons while topping out at 25.8 points per game his final season in Detroit. The reason I brought that up is because I had this conversation with Dominique Wilkins the year he went into the Hall of Fame and he admitted that hed done a poor job recognizing his significance while he was playing. Pujols is a lock in that respect, with his magical run late in '22 (including reaching the 700-homer mark) just the icing on the cake. During that 1996-97 season, Hill finished third in league in total win shares while averaging .223 win shares per 48 minutes. 1 overall pick in the 1987 Draft and perhaps one of the most touted prospects ever, "The Kid" lived up to the hype and more. Grant Hill Named to Duke's Board of Trustees - Duke NBA.com: Well, lets go back to that time, before you hit high school and the varsity. All-and-all, Hills suddenly healthy body coupled with the blessing of playing with Steve Nash, both resurrected a once seemingly lost career, while also allowing him to both play long enough and compile enough statistics to impress Hall of Fame voters in a first-ballot selection. NBA.com: So much has been made over the years about you choosing Duke for college. He was enshrined to the Hall with a 98.5 percent vote. Offensive guard Jim Parker was taken with the eighth overall pick in the 1957 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts, and 16 years later Parker was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. When the Pistons drafted him in 1994, it marked a new era in Motown, and the re-branding of a franchise. Ted WilliamsClass of 1966The Red Sox legend remains the last player to hit over .400 in a full season, and his .344 career average remains tied for seventh in MLB history. Thome is one of just three hitters -- along with Barry Bonds and Babe Ruth -- to have amassed at least 600 home runs and 1,500 walks in his career. 1 ace for a Braves rotation that housed two other Cy Young Award winners in the 1990s and is considered the greatest starting staff of all time. How might we remember Hill? The conversations werent about the NBA, it was always about making it to the college level and finding the best place for you on that level. An eight-time NL batting champion, Gwynn is one of few to sniff the .400 batting average mark since Ted Williams in 1941, clipping .394 in '94. WebGrant Hill weighed 225 lbs (102 kg) when playing. Grant Some prominent figures from South Carolina of Welsh descent included the governor from 1812 to 1814, David Rogerson Williams, and several members of the Welsh Neck Baptist Church who served in the General Assembly in the late 1700s. I kind of convinced myself in a way that, and maybe it was a way to protect myself if none of this [Hall of Fame] ever happened, that I didnt need that stuff because I know what I overcame and what I had to fight through just to get back and play in my final years. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. He shared Rookie of the Year honors with Jason Kidd in 1995 and was the man expected by many to serve as the superstar bridge for the league between the Michael Jordan era and whatever came next. In 2017 as the Twins' skipper, Molitor joined Frank Robinson as the only Hall of Famers to be elected as players and go on to win the Manager of the Year Award. 1 Draft choice in history to reach the Hall of Fame. Even with the injured years, you lasted 19 years. You just dont. Martinez's .687 winning percentage trails Whitey Ford for the highest in the Modern Era (since 1900). WebCommon local election authorities include city clerk, clerk of courts, recorders, and election boards. Its like where did the time go. Unfortunately for Grant, injuries would play a major part in derailing a promising career. But to hear him talk about me and to hear what he thought of me back in the 90s, even now, not to say that I was overly sensitive, but somebody like him remembers. Tom GlavineClass of 2014Like Maddux, Glavine made his mark through command. Rod CarewClass of 1991Carew split his 19-year career between the Angels and Twins -- both of which have retired his No. He went on to play more games at first base (2,413) than any player in history, winning three Gold Glove Awards there. NBA.com: You said there were two moments, what was the other one? And when Grant Hill came in he was basically anointed by the league, players and everyone, he was anointed to be the next face of the league, former Pistons great and Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas said after Hill was announced as one of the selections for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2018. I remember the end. Willie McCoveyClass of 1986McCovey terrorized the NL for the majority of 22 seasons, leading the Senior Circuit in homers three times and winning the 1969 NL MVP Award. And R.J. was on his visit and I think his parents were more excited to see me than he was. Pistons Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas sees the comparison as well and said as much back when Hill was announced as one of the members of the Class of 2018. A 12-time All-Star, Winfield hit 465 home runs and is a member of the 3,000-hit club. Like I said, my confidence prior to my freshman year of high school to after my freshman year was night and day. And thats something that, if Im being honest with myself, it really, really bothered me. Ernie BanksClass of 1977As the nickname suggests, "Mr. Cub" holds a special place in Cubs history, finishing as the NL Rookie of the Year Award runner-up in 1954 before playing in 11 straight All-Star Games, winning back-to-back NL MVP Awards and the Cubs' first Gold Glove Award. When reminiscing about Nash, well always remember the summer of 2004 as the moment the stars aligned to transform a very good, All-Star caliber point guard into a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Tarkenton was a No. So those were the two schools I had grown up watching and they both had their own opinions as to what was best. The hoop dream was there, but it seems like its gotten bigger, if that makes sense, in the years since you were a McDonalds All-American and going along on your journey? He also earned National Defensive Player of the Year, ACC Player of the Year and first-team All-American honors as a Blue Devil. Frank ThomasClass of 2014For all of his power, "The Big Hurt" honed it with precision. Nolan RyanClass of 1999Ryan played a record 27 years in the Majors, pitching for the Mets, Angels, Astros and Rangers, and he is baseball's all-time leader in no-hitters (seven) and strikeouts (5,714). Jackie RobinsonClass of 1962Robinson's place in baseball history was already secure after he broke MLB's color barrier in 1947, but he also excelled on the diamond, winning the Rookie of the Year Award in 1947 and an NL MVP Award in '49 and earning six All-Star nods through a 10-year Major League career. Despite it being a position that takes such a pounding, Rodriguez played almost exclusively at catcher throughout his 21-year career. Tightwad Hill on Twitter: "RT @CalFootball: In honor of But yeah, I forget sometimes, even my kids remind me. 01 May 2023 03:58:09 WebList of first ballot hall of famers (NBA players only) George Mikan Ed Macauley Andy Phillip Bob Cousy Bob Pettit Bill Russell Elgin Baylor Wilt Chamberlain Jerry Lucas Oscar Robertson Jerry West Bill Bradley John Havlicek Elvin Hayes Julius Erving Bill Walton Roy HalladayClass of 2019Halladay won the Cy Young Award twice in his career, in 2003 with the Blue Jays and '10 with the Phillies. LOS ANGELES - The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today, at NBA All-StarWeekend, eight phenomenal players, three standout coaches, one exceptional referee, and one record-setting team as finalists from the North American and Womens committees to be considered for election in 2018. The seven-time NBA All-Star and two-time NCAA Champion has made the successful transition from 19 years as a professional athlete to ownership, member of corporate boards, leadership in business along with several television broadcasting roles. The promise and optimism that surrounded Hill when he arrived in the league 14-years ago is gone, and even if he does win a NBA title this season, Grant will come up just short of a Hall of Fame career. Grant Hill is in the Hall of Fame because of the Phoenix "Mr. Padre" was a lifetime .338 hitter over 10,232 plate appearances in a 20-year career, all with San Diego. WebErected high on a hill above the Gunpowder River Valley, Perry Hall Mansion dominated life in northeastern Baltimore County in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. When you talk about 6-8 guys with a handle, we see a lot of those guys now, but Grant Hill was the first guy who came into the NBA that I remember being 6-8 with a, Hill would have settled for at least a brief return to his pre-injury form. Top first-time candidate(s): Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina Pujols reunited with Molina for one last run on the 2022 Cardinals, and now the good friends just might be first-ballot Hall of Famers together in 2028. ESPN Walter JohnsonClass of 1936Baseball's all-time leader in shutouts (110) and runner-up in wins (417), Johnson was the only member of the 3,000-strikeout club for nearly 51 years after amassing a then-record 3,508 during his 21-year career, winning three Triple Crowns and two MVP Awards. His 240 hits in 1985 were the most by a Red Sox player in 55 years, and have been matched by only Ichiro Suzuki (2001, '04) since. WebHill played college ball at Duke University where he was the NABC Defensive Player of the Year in 1993 as well as a Second Team All-America that same year, and a unanimous Ivan RodriguezClass of 2017"Pudge," as he became iconically known, was a 14-time All-Star and 13-time Gold Glove Award winner, both benchmarks for catchers in MLB history. "When you talk about 6-8 guys with a handle, we see a lot of those guys now, but Grant Hill was the first guy who came into the NBA that I remember being 6-8 with a killer crossover We see a lot of young players like that these days, guys who see LeBron James andKevin Durantas the players they want to model their games after, the guys they want to play like. Grant also has significant and important broadcasting roles with CBS Sports, Turner Sports and NBATV. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images). 29 -- and made the AL All-Star team in all but his final season. Given most arguments for Hill revolve around an acceptance of advanced metrics not yet in the public eye during his peak or even Bryants, its understandable why that might come as a surprise to some. The two-time AL MVP Award winner, two-time Triple Crown winner and six-time AL batting champion also served in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps for three years of his prime and later served in the Korean War. When was Grant Hill The first time Hodges was on the BBWAA ballot was for the 1969 Hall of Fame class. But at that point you are measuring yourself against the so-called best in the country and not just in your neighborhood or your neck of the woods. The following is a little bit about Scott Rolens chances of being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Ichiro will be a first-ballot guy, too. The Bad Boys era was done, and as Michael Jordan had just stepped away from the game the first time after the Bulls three-peat, the Pistons had their new face. Herrin native Steve Fisher up for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame By Associated Press updated: 12/22/2017 2:39 PM Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, fellow star point guard Jason Kidd, Grant Hill and Ray Allen are among six first-year candidates for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. What Does It Mean To Be A First-Ballot Hall of Famer? : All rights reserved, The All 22 - An Inside Look at Duke Football, Duke Mourns Passing of Hall of Famer Dick Groat, Bench to Beat Cancer Raises Over $33,000 for Cancer Patients, Blue Devils Talk NCAA Fencing, March Madness & the Super Bowl, 50 For 50 Campaign Raises $3.9M for Duke Womens Athletics, Discover the Latest Stories in GoDuke The Magazine's February 2023 Edition. A seven-time All-Star and a five-time All-NBA selection, Hill was on a trajectory that could have seen him become one of the leagues all-time greats. Eddie MurrayClass of 2003Murray embarked on his 21-year career by winning the AL Rookie of the Year Award with the Orioles in 1977. Three batting titles, a Triple Crown, an AL MVP Award and 18 All-Star appearances helped Yaz earn a place beside Williams in Red Sox lore. In 2000, Hill had signed a seven-year, $93 million contract with the Magic as part of a sign-and-trade (he was to be paired up with Tracy McGrady who too signed a seven-year $93 million deal). NBA.com: When you look back on that decision now and the legacy you left as one the greatest players in Duke and college basketball history on those championship teams, does it register that you are to someone else who Michael Jackson was to you, growing up and idolizing a star player who seemed larger than life? Grant and young Tracy McGrady were supposed to be the new Jordan and Pippen in Disneyworld, but it didnt quite work out that way. Is Grant Hill in the Hall of Fame? Hills popularity was immediate, as he landed endorsement deals off the court with the likes of Fila and Sprite, and he was one dubbed by many to be one of the players to take Jordans place at the time (along with Penny Hardaway and later Jerry Stackhouse). Congratulations to him, and the entire 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame class. He was enshrined with an 85.2 percent vote. He also was particularly critical during Minnesota's World Series championship runs in 1987 and '91, hitting .309/.361/.536 over 24 playoff games. Im in Detroit and youve got Elton Brand and Shane Battier and Corey Maggette and that whole crew and Jeff Capel, Im not that far removed in terms of my age differential from those guys. He won a World Series with the Mets in 1969. In my case, it was an interesting journey and everyones story is unique. One of Basketball-Reference.coms most unique features is a Hall of Fame probability calculator which considers the statistics, accolades and awards most correlated with getting selected into the Hall of Fame. Because while its been five years since he last suited up, its been damn near 20 since we last saw Grant Hill the way he was meant to be seen. What if rather than an All-American career at Duke which included a pair of national championships and an ACC Player of the Year award, Hill began his NBA career with a relatively blank slate in the form of Hall of Fame credentials. And as our communication increased, phone calls and mail, and then going and taking official visits my junior year of high school, it was just something about him I believed in and I wanted to be a part of that program. To be named a Finalist for the Basketball Hall of Fame is an incredible distinction and we are proud to honor those who have made a tremendous impact on the game over the years, said Jerry Colangelo, Chairman of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. With Jason Kidd the only other player with more than six over that same stretch, Hill was doing things as a playmaker that nobody else his size could match. If not for multiple ankle injuries interrupting what should have been the prime of his career, Hill might very well have put up career numbers that matched his early profile. When the Phoenix Suns signed Grant Hill, he was washed up, broken down, and fading away. He was a stellar role player, great in every locker room he set foot in and one of the leagues best ambassadors off the court. 4.4 is not track speed 28 Apr 2023 02:49:38 He is the only player in MLB history to compile seven straight seasons with at least 20 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 walks and a .300 batting average. The outstanding numbers he put up in Detroit were far in the rear-view mirror for many fans, and eventually Hills run in Orlando would be labeled a disappointment. Paul MolitorClass of 2004Molitor had multiple monikers -- "Molly" and "The Ignitor" to name a few -- over a remarkable 21-year career. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. And it was a little different for him growing up in Oakland and the Bay Area. the first Curley cross country runner to win the MSA individual title in the fall of 1984. Hall of Fame Kevon Looney's historically elite rebounding provided separation in a winner-take-all Game 7. Ive tended to focus on the struggle. Hill signed a two-year $3.8 million deal with Phoenix, pennies on the proverbial dollar compared to what he was earning as a former superstar with Orlando. Fair or not, its part of his legacy. Grant also serves on the Board of Directors for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the NCAA, Campbell Soup Company, Empire State Realty Trust, and Lake Highland Preparatory School. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onPhoenix Suns and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Before diving in, heres video of Hill dropping a buzzer-beater to force OT against Kobe Bryants Lakers in their second overall matchup, a game in which Hill finished with 34 points, 15 rebounds and 14 assists while playing all 53 minutes. Looking back, that looked like a one sided deal back then, but the Pistons wound up winning a title and went to the Finals twice due to Ben Wallaces play. Wisconsins Joe Thomas was 33 , but he stayed at left tackle and become a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Hill would have settled for at least a brief return to his pre-injury form. Elected to the Duke University Board of Trustees in 2021, Hillserves on the Undergraduate Education Committee. It was just the second no-hitter in postseason history, after Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series. An All-American and two-time national champion at Duke, Hill continued his dominance in the early years of his NBA career with the Detroit Pistons. Graduate and Professional Education and Research, Advancing Duke Science and Technology Task Force, Next Generation Living and Learning Experience Task Force. But as far as were concerned, in the Michael Jordan vs Hill had a squeaky clean background to go with a flawless game. Willie StargellClass of 1988Stargell spent his entire 21-year career in Pittsburgh, topping 20 homers in 13 straight seasons and winning a pair of home run crowns after the Pirates moved to Three Rivers Stadium in 1971. Grant Hill - Basketball-Reference.com The son of former NFL Pro Bowl running back Calvin Hill and Janet Hill, Grant Hill insists hes best known to the new generation of basketball fans for his work as an analyst for Turner Sports NBA and March Madness coverage. 3 draft pick of the 1961 Vikings. Now you get to the mid-2000s and you fast forward realizing that Im old enough to be a parent of some of these guys now and the kids like Jayson Tatum and Harry Giles and even R.J. Barrett, they are all sort of aware of what I did and my career at Duke, and certainly the ups and the downs of my professional career and even the television work keeps me somewhat relevant in their eyes, but its the parents who know me better than the kids. He and Pete Rose are the only members of the 4,000-hit club, and Cobb's 897 steals are fourth in MLB history. My first memories watching Grant Hill was back in 1991, as a very young and talented member of the Duke Blue Devils. The 2018 Hall of Fame inductee has continued to shine since retirement. In fact, the only question surrounding his candidacy was whether the legendary Yankees shortstop would be a unanimous selection -- but he ultimately fell one vote shy of that distinction. Oscar Robertson, Larry Bird and LeBron James are the only three players in league history to eclipse those numbers after their first six seasons. It wasnt all bad, if that makes sense. Privacy Policy. Grant Hill Named As Hall of Fame Finalist | NBA.com The first game I saw and really fell in love with the game was the 1982 NCAA title game with Georgetown and North Carolina. Is Grant Hill a Hall Of Famer? - Bleacher Report All Follow along with Commander Country as we keep you up to date with all firings, hirings, and breaking news in the NFL A more detailed explanation is here along with current odds for players, just know that its based entirely on the NBA and does not take into account college or international experience. Willie MaysClass of 1979Perhaps the greatest five-tool player in the history of baseball, the Say Hey Kid dazzled with his personality and excelled in every facet of the game, hitting 660 homers (sixth all-time), stealing 338 bases, hitting .302 for his career and playing in a record-tying 24 All-Star Games. 01 May 2023 03:58:09 Hill: You know, thats a really good question. He quickly had to reckon with an No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. I was an All-Star, I thought I should have been MVP but another guy on my team got it. In 2010, Halladay threw a perfect game on May 29 at the Marlins. His 555 Hall of Fame votes in 2014 remain the most ever. Hill: Its funny, when youre in it and particularly for me post-injury, those last nine years, it seemed like it was a long career. In the ESPN 30 for 30 Films documentary This Magic Moment, Penny Hardaway states at one point that he retired seven years too late. His 521 homers are tied for 20th on the all-time list, and his 18 grand slams were second only to Lou Gehrig's 23 at the time. His .977 career OPS is second to Mike Trout among center fielders, and his 536 homers are third among center fielders behind Willie Mays and Ken Griffey Jr. Warren SpahnClass of 1973The majority of Spahn's career came after his service in World War II, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart. Golden State's star sharpshooter enjoys another historic moment, which also set his playoff career high. Hall of Each member is worthy of the distinction, and adding four former members of the Phoenix Suns (Grant Hill, Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, and Charlie Scott, is hugely important to our beloved franchise. And among that elite group, 58 players have been granted an even more selective honor: being named to the Hall of Fame during their first year of eligibility. Ortiz, the only player the BBWAA voted in this year, won't have to wait any longer to take his place in Cooperstown. Hills Hall of Fame case was bolstered by the combination of the quality and length of his NBA career, as well as his spectacular college career. He only got 24.1 percent of the vote, but doubled that to 48.3 percent in 1970. WebGrant Hill Vice President Atlanta Hawks One of the most accomplished NBA and college players of his generation, Grant Hill was officially inducted into the Naismith Basketball Johnny BenchClass of 1989Bench anchored Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine" of the 1970s behind the plate en route to back-to-back World Series titles, winning the NL Rookie of the Year Award in '68 and a pair of NL MVP Awards in '70 and '72 after leading the Senior Circuit in homers both years. Not just overall accomplishment, but also simply ability. Which positions are most often honored on the first ballot? The Magic welcomed Grant with open arms, and exchanged Chucky Among the tens of thousands of players, managers, owners, executives and other personnel that have made their marks on baseball, only a select 340 are enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, including 268 former Major League players. Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame. And playing on that stage in St. Louis, and [Chris] Webber and [Alan] Henderson and [Jamal] Mashburn were all there representing their teams, and even at that point, even though I was really young, I held my own. He is the first former Blue Devils player to receive Hall of Fame honors. Ripken's streak of 2,632 consecutive games played is likely one that won't ever be matched. First Ballot Hall of Famers A little more than five years after authoring a record-breaking final season, Ortiz punched his ticket to Cooperstown. He won the AL MVP Award in '80 and was part of the Royals' first championship team in '85. Christy MathewsonClass of 1936The two-time Triple Crown winner and his famous "fadeaway" screwball baffled hitters throughout a 17-year career that set the standard for pitching excellence, during which he won at least 30 games four times and collected 373 career wins -- still the NL record in the Modern Era. The term has become known as a way to You had the dream, it was maybe always in the back of your mind, but the circumstances were so different a generation ago. Jayson Tatums mom is a die-hard Tamia (wife, artist) fan, so its funny how I went from a contemporary to big brother to uncle to now. You dreamed about it. Copyright 2020-2023 FutureFootballLegends.com. Of course it helps that fellow future Hall of Famer Steve Nash was running the show, but in Phoenix, Hill, already 35-years-old when the 2007-08 season began, was able to stay healthy, and using his versatility with regained confidence in his ankle and body, stepped in as the rosters fourth best player, rebranding himself as a solid defender and consummate professional who accepted his status as a role player, scoring points only when Nash found him for a shot. Not that there should have been, but it's been pretty commonplace for a while to not see any. Bob FellerClass of 1962Feller blew away Major League hitters starting at the young age of 17, threw a no-hitter and tallied three 20-win seasons and a Triple Crown before giving up nearly four years of his prime to enlist in the U.S. Navy during World War II. But immediately injuries took their toll on Hill, and after seven incredibly unsuccessful (and highly expensive) seasons with the Orlando Magic, in which he had played: 2000-01: 4 games2001-02: 142002-03: 292003-04: 02004-05: 672005-06: 212006-07: 65, it was time for Hill to move on.