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Don't Forget To Vote For The 2012 Deadspin Hall Of FameThe polls remain open until 11:59 p.m. (EST) Sunday night. All nominees need 75 percent of the "Yes" votes to get inducted. Click here for your list of past inductees. Below is your roster of this year's nominees:...
2012 Deadspin Hall Of Fame Nominee: Oddibe McDowell's Water BillHas it really been close to two years since we first said hello, and a full 10 months since we had to say goodbye? We miss our old friend more than we can say....
2012 Deadspin Hall Of Fame Nominee: Lynn Hoppes
His body of work as ESPN's senior Jonas Brothers correspondent had been impressive long before last year. But 2012 was when Lynn Hoppes really set himself apart. He told us how great the party was. He hired Sarah Phillips. He told us about Michael Bolton's hole-in-one. He copied shit verbatim from W...
2012 Deadspin Hall Of Fame Nominee: Virgil, Pro Wrestling's Saddest Retired "Superstar"
It all began when we stumbled upon Lonely Virgil, after which we learned that many of you had your own Virgil story to share. In time, those stories also included run-ins with other has-been ex-pro wrestlers. And soon enough, Virgil learned that the Virgilbag was a thing. But then, just as quickly a...
2012 Deadspin Hall Of Fame Nominee: Lawyerin' Joe Amendola
Let there be no questioning the brilliant legal mind of Jerry Sandusky's lead attorney. "He was both Gallagher and the melon." His go-to legal maneuver was throwing shit against the wall. Gag order? What gag order? Just, you know, give him some more time. You'll see. His client was too busy being a ...
2012 Deadspin Hall Of Fame Nominee: Fat Chipper Jones
He showed up for spring training looking like a fat ass. His fatness touched off a debate about whether he was fat. Eventually, Fat Chipper himself chewed the fat, and soon there was no denying what everyone else could see. He tried masking it. He found himself a Playboy-model girlfriend. He even ar...
Last call for nominees for the 2012 Deadspin Hall of Fame. You have until midnight. Click here to add your picks....
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Deadspin Hall Of Fame 2012: We Want Your Nominations
The end of the year is almost upon us, which means it's that time again. As we've done in the past, we want to give you, our dear readers, the opportunity to recognize this year's crop of sports persons who set themselves apart for their shenanigans off the field....