Age: 65 . The Hall of Fame hasn’t been overly kind to women’s players, so the line’s getting a bit long as far as deserving candidates are concerned. On 4 August, he scored his first two goals in a 5–1 win against Hangzhou Greentown. Chelsea Football Club boast what is probably the most terrifying front line of any team in the Women’s Super League. The Serbian centre-back had to have stitches under his lip after losing a tooth in the clash. [94], On 22 May 2012, Chelsea released a note on their official website announcing that Drogba "will be leaving the club when his contract expires at the end of June" 2012. Though the Hall of Fame is virtual in nature, its membership includes poker's most influential players and other important contributors to the game. Our. Maybe that's the quality that separates the good players from the great players, the Hall of Fame players. [50] Chelsea went on to lose 6–5 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in extra time. Dream Team. Listed below in alphabetical order is the complete membership to the baseball hall of fame including Negro League players, non-players, executives / pioneers, umpires and managers. Sun Sign: Pisces . He made 229 Premier League appearances for Chelsea, scoring 90 goals. Schools / Organizations: Lawrenceville High School The University of Illinois Indiana State University . Later on in the game though Ashley Cole was tripped in the box when Chelsea were already 5–0 up, and this time Lampard allowed Drogba to take the penalty, which he scored to go two goals clear of Rooney.[73]. In his time at Chelsea he won; three Premier League titles (2005, 2006 and 2010), four FA Cups (2007, 2009, 2010 and 2012), two League Cups (2005 and 2007), a Europa League (2013) and a Champions League (2012). Bryant retired from the game in 2016 and was first nominated for a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame in December 2019, the first year he was eligible, among 50 other star basketball players. Chelsea's Captain John Terry (C) lifts the Barclays Premiership trophy alongside the rest of the team during the celebration after the game against Charlton at Stamford Bridge in London 07 May 2005. He received a yellow card in the process and was recorded shouting "It's a fucking disgrace"[62] into a live television camera. Also Known As: Dale Bryan Murphy . [85] It was also his 151st goal for Chelsea, moving him up to 4th among the club's all-time goalscorers, ahead of Roy Bentley and Peter Osgood. [32] This also meant that he joined Norman Whiteside (Manchester United in 1983) and Mark Hughes (Manchester United in 1994) as players who have scored goals in both English domestic finals in the same year, although Drogba was the first player to end up on the winning team after scoring in both finals. In January 2007, Drogba was crowned the Ivorian Player of the Year, ahead of Kader Keïta, Aruna Dindane, and Kolo Touré. Although Drogba had previously expressed his desire to switch clubs, he decided to remain with the Blues under new coach Carlo Ancelotti and sign a new contract.[65]. Top Keepers. With the Blues the center back won; five Premier League titles (2017, 2015, 2010, 2006 and 2005), four FA Cups (2012, 2010, 2009 and 2007), three league cups (2015, 2007 and 2005), one Europa League (2013) and one Champions League (2012). Chelsea FC, Friends of Brompton Cemetery and Royal Parks have co-produced a heritage trail booklet Final Whistle. The Premier League has announced the formation of a Hall of Fame. To be chosen for the Hall of Fame, a player must be on at least 75 percent of ballots. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said: “Since 1992, the Premier League has been home to world-class players who have defined generations and provided us with compelling football season after season. Frank B. Welch In order to be considered for the hall, players must be retired and only their career in the Premier League is taken into account. Drogba came on as a substitute for Anelka against Manchester United in the Community Shield, but could not help prevent Chelsea from succumbing to a 3–1 loss. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, honors individuals who have excelled in playing, managing, and serving the sport, and is the central point for the study of the history of baseball in the United States and beyond, displaying baseball-related artifacts and exhibits. Only 0.02% of college football’s players and coaches can claim the honor of being named into the Hall of Fame. He made a total of 492 appearances for Chelsea in the Premier League, scoring 41 goals, before leaving for Aston Villa where he is now assistant manager. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Every Baseball Hall of Fame Player Sorted Alphabetically The few, the elite, the enshrined members from the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Butler was a second-round draft choice of the franchise in 1990 from Florida State. Something is broken with Chelsea, The damage is big in the dressing room". [80] After missing two games, Drogba made his return to the Chelsea squad on 24 September against Swansea City. He played a total of 254 games in the Premier League scoring 104 goals and providing 63 assists. [82] On 29 November, Drogba rejected a new deal with Chelsea and is set to sign for the highest bidder. [40] Drogba returned from injury to play in an FA Cup third round match against Queens Park Rangers and wore the captain's armband for the last 30 minutes in which he was on the pitch, but that was his last performance for Chelsea before international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations. Global Dream Team. Follow us on. [57] Having missed many games through injury and suspension, Drogba had lost his first team place and manager Scolari favoured playing Nicolas Anelka as a lone striker rather than pairing the two. (Image: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images). Something went wrong, please try again later. The Stevens inquiry in June 2007 expressed concerns because of the lack of co-operation from agents Pinhas Zahavi and Barry Silkman.[35][36]. Feeling that many decisions had gone against Chelsea, substituted Drogba confronted referee Tom Henning Øvrebø after the final whistle. Drogba became Chelsea's top scorer in European competition, the two goals he scored putting his tally at 17, beating Peter Osgood's record of 16. He also completed two hat-tricks; one against Watford and the other against Levski Sofia in the Champions League, Chelsea's first hat-trick in European competition since Gianluca Vialli in the Cup Winners' Cup in 1997. Visit the Hall of Fame of the players who made AC Milan great The Hall of Fame will be limited to players, and the first two inductees will be revealed on March 19. Players will be considered for their singles or doubles ability. On 12 December, Drogba continued to impress with two goals in 3–3 draw against Everton.[71]. Results of an annual poll suggest players largely agree with writers on Baseball Hall of Fame voting. [70] It brought his tally for the season to 14 goals in 16 games. May, 2004 Keith Burkinshaw. About 145 pounds on my senior team as a varsity player. [77] On 7 November 2010, Drogba missed the first half of Chelsea's 2–0 defeat by Liverpool. Born In: Portland, Oregon, United States . "We are passionate about football, and so are our consumers, so we couldn't be prouder to celebrate the sport and the players' legacies with the Premier League Hall of Fame," said Steve Arkley, Global Vice President of Marketing, Budweiser. News Main News Blogs Matches Squad Standings. Click here for more information on the service. He is survived by his wife, Cindy, and two children. [45] Despite media speculation, Drogba's yellow card for the clash was deemed adequate punishment by the Football Association. [99] He scored two more goals on 25 August, both set up by Anelka, as Shenhua drew 3–3 with Shandong Luneng.[100][. … [59][60] His revival in form saw him net twice against Bolton Wanderers, and four times in four Champions League matches, one in each leg of the last sixteen and quarter-final of the competition against Juventus and Liverpool respectively, with these goals ensuring Chelsea's passage into the semi-finals. Player Team Points; See More. Coach, I'm going to tell on you, they told me this was the first time ever flying in your life and you're 79 years old. [97][98] On 22 July, Drogba made his debut for Shanghai Shenhua in a 1–1 away draw against Guangzhou R&F, coming on as a substitute for Brazilian defender Moisés in the second half. Between 3 and 30 January Drogba was on Africa Cup of Nations duty and came back on 2 February against Hull City where he scored a 40th minute equaliser to tie the game 1–1. [83] On 31 December 2011, Drogba scored his 150th goal for Chelsea against Aston Villa, putting him level with Peter Osgood and Roy Bentley in terms of the club's top scorers of all time. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said: “Since 1992, the Premier League has been home to world-class players who have defined generations and provided us with compelling football season after season. Take a look at some of the options below: Now the head coach at Stamford Bridge, the former midfielder spent almost his entire career playing at the Stadium in the blue shirt. The 2007–08 season began badly for Drogba as he expressed doubts about the departure of manager José Mourinho. Active players are listed in bold text Members of the Hall of Fame are marked with an asterisk (*) Explanation of Hall of Fame … [81] Drogba received a red card on 23 October against Queens Park Rangers, Chelsea ended up losing 1–0. The Premier League Hall of Fame will be presented by Budweiser, official beer partner of the Premier League, for the duration of its multi-year partnership. The Premier League has featured some of the world's best players since 1992 but who did you think should be the first two inductees to its new Hall of Fame? [90], In the Champions League final on 19 May 2012, Drogba scored the equaliser from Juan Mata's corner in the 88th minute, taking Chelsea into extra time and then penalties. He scored two goals in the last ten minutes and the match ended 2–2. [69] The latter being a fine solo effort in which he beat a number of the opposition players and had his first effort saved by the goalkeeper but then slotted in the rebound. During his time at the club Drogba won four Premier League titles (2015, 2010, 2006 and 2005), four FA Cups (2012, 2010, 2009 and 2007), three League Cups (2015, 2007 and 2005) and one Champions League (2012). About. Alex Karras, a 6’2”, 248-pound defensive tackle from Gary, Indiana, was drafted in the first round (10th player overall) of the 1958 draft by the Detroit Lions. Hall of Fame. It seems like once a veteran plays at an elite level for a large period of time, he gets recognition for his high level of play on a yearly basis, and/or appears in Super Bowls or multiple playoff games they are deemed to be ‘future Hall of Famers. But the Hall also includes administrators, architects, writers and others who were inducted based on their contributions outside of playing the game. Chelsea Constable was born to master the guitar. */ Members Of The Naismith Memorial Hall Of Fame, Springfield, MA Player Role Enshrined Ed Macauley Player 1960 Andy Phillip College Player 1961 John "Honey" Russell Player 1964 [78][79], While playing against Norwich City on 27 August 2011, Drogba suffered a concussion in a collision with Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy. For a person to be added to the Hockey Hall of Fame as a player, they must have been retired for a minimum of three years and must be nominated by an elected 18-person selection committee. Cech played for Chelsea for 11 seasons, after moving from French club Stade Rennais in the summer of 2004. Drogba went on scoring his first goal of the season in a 4–1 win. “A place in the Premier League Hall of Fame is reserved for the very best. From 2017-19, these players accounted for four of the 11 selections made by the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA). Players will be considered for their achievements in one, three, or four-wall. What A's Garcia learned from 'Hall of Fame player' Posey originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea. Drogba earned himself an assist when he was fouled in the area to give Chelsea a penalty, which Frank Lampard converted, in a 3–1 victory over Sunderland. His reputation was marred amidst accusations of cheating during Chelsea's 2–0 win over Manchester City. [28] Again Drogba finished with 16 goals for the season, 12 in the Premier League, two in the Community Shield, one in the Champions League and one in the FA Cup.[29]. The Premier League have announced the introduction of a new hall of fame, but which former Stamford.. • Sports • One News Page[UK]: Thursday, 27 February 2020 He intercepted Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr in the first quarter of his debut and returned it 24 yards for a touchdown. [75] In Chelsea's next game against Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium, Drogba made three assists in another 6–0 win. One hundred and ten players have been inducted to the Hall of Fame, ordered chronologically by earliest first-class rugby league debut. You can unsubscribe at any time. [30] The season was a personal success for Drogba as he hit 33 goals in all competitions (more than his tally in the previous two seasons combined), including 20 in the Premier League to win the Golden Boot. Former Raiders and Packers star defensive back Charles Woodson (pictured) became the fifth on Saturday. Since the first election in 1936, the question of who should be included in the Hall has been the source of great delight and debate. Players. Hall of Fame Players: Al Banuet, 1954 Joe Platak, 1954 Sam Atcheson, 1955 Maynard Laswell, 1955 The ultimate goal of most NFL players is to one day make the Hall of Fame. Lampard scored the penalty, but Drogba did not celebrate with his team-mates. Westphal was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a player in 2019. Just four days after his Champions League heroics, Drogba scored a late winner in the FA Cup semi-final match against Arsenal after Frank Lampard's superb pass found Drogba and he carefully rounded Arsenal goalkeeper Łukasz Fabiański before slotting into an empty net. Over the course of the previous decade, the number of Latino Major Leaguers in the Hall of Fame doubled from six to 12. It will be an occasion for our fans around the world to look back over the years and help us celebrate some truly exceptional playing careers.”. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Although he never won the Premier League title during his time at the club, the Italian was part of a squad to win two FA Cups (1997 and 2000) and a League Cup (1998). [63] In the 2009 FA Cup Final, Drogba scored Chelsea's first and equalising goal as they went on to win 2–1. Player Team Points; See More. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/22/sports/baseball/hank-aaron-hall-of-fame.html He coached two New York State Players of the Year in Taylor Szwec and Section IV Hall of Famer Megan Shay, while his teams ran up a record of 209-127. Sign up now to The Football Project newsletter to get all the latest Premier League news straight to your inbox! NFL 2010s All-Decade Team: Ranking every player's Hall of Fame chances by tiers Many of the best players on the 2010s All-Decade Team will someday be immortalized in … [48] This was the first time Chelsea had beaten Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Champions League, having lost their previous two meetings to Liverpool. Coaches. Global News. [89] Drogba became the first player to score in four different FA Cup Finals, as he netted the winner in Chelsea's 2–1 triumph over Liverpool on 5 May. He was quite the football player and that's what ultimately gets you into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. October, 2004 Pat Jennings. The English Football Hall of Fame is housed at the National Football Museum in Manchester, England.The Hall aims to celebrate and highlight the achievements of the all-time top English footballing talents, as well as non-English players and managers who have become significant figures in the history of the English game. What A's Garcia learned from 'Hall of Fame player' Posey originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea. https://chelseafc.fandom.com/wiki/Hall_of_Fame?oldid=6761. We continue our essay series with No. In doing so, he became the first Chelsea player since Kerry Dixon in 1984–85 to reach 30 goals in a season, scoring 20 in the Premier League, six in the Champions League, three in the FA Cup and four in the League Cup. A three-time NL MVP and NL Rookie of the Year, The Machine ranks first among active players with 591 homers, 602 doubles, 1,214 walks and 1,817 RBI. After missing the first three Champions League matches for Chelsea with a ban, Drogba started the fourth game against Spanish side Atlético Madrid. [46], Controversy still dogged the player as before the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg clash with Liverpool, Drogba was accused of diving by Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez. Player and coach stats include NBA and ABA career stats. The first entrants to the ESPN Premier League Hall of Fame have been ... greatest sides and contributing to it as an equal to the finest players of his generation. Most of the members of the World Golf Hall of Fame were elected on the strength of their accomplishments as tournament golfers. The ban then was reduced by one match after an appeal by Chelsea. Drogba continued scoring goals but suffered an injury at the training ground and decided to have an operation on his knee. NBA & ABA Leaders and Records for Hall of Fame Probability. The Premier League has announced that it is to introduce a hall of fame to recognise players with exceptional skill and talent who have graced the competition since its start in 1992. HOF Players. He signed from West Ham in 2001 and left 13 years later. The Premier League has featured some of the world's best players since 1992 but who did you think should be the first two inductees to its new Hall of Fame? This also led to Chelsea reaching their first Champions League Final. The England international also became the top goalscoring midfielder in Premier League history with 177 goals to his name, over 50 more than second placed Steven Gerrard. [34], Drogba faced problems off the pitch during the end of the season as his transfer from Marseille to Chelsea in July 2004 came under scrutiny. Learn more about the Selection Process [68] He then scored a glancing header against Blackburn on 24 October 2009, bringing his tally to an impressive eight goals in eleven appearances, scoring his third goal in as many games. Global Bowling Rankings . 2 0. He also scored the winning penalty in the 4–3 penalty-shootout that led Chelsea to the victory over Bayern Munich. He scored both goals in a key 2–1 victory against Arsenal on 23 March 2008, bringing Chelsea equal on points with leaders Manchester United. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Global Keeping Rankings. In the history of football, only five players have hit this trifecta: Heisman Trophy winner, Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer. But remember: Someday, they’ll be voting on all these current players, too. Since the charter induction class of 1963, 32 individuals who have played, coached, or held an administrative position for the Bears have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Chelsea assistant boss Henk ten Cate revealed Drogba was due to take the decisive fifth spot-kick in the shootout. Cap Anson, Hall of Fame infielder for Chicago White Stockings (born in Iowa) Luis Aparicio, Hall of Fame infielder for Chicago White Sox (born in Venezuela) Clarence Applegran, basketball coach, Kentucky 1924–25; Amy Applegren, pro baseball player; Arthur I. Appleton, businessman, thoroughbred owner [21][49] Drogba was sent off in the 117th minute of the Champions League Final for slapping defender Vidić, becoming only the second player to be sent off in a European Cup final – after Jens Lehmann in 2006 – and the first for violent conduct. Esteban Cambiasso: “Honoured To Join Inter’s Hall Of Fame, Chelsea Goal Was A Liberation For Me” March 9, 2021 23:40 Esteban Cambiasso admits he is honoured to enter Inter’s Hall of Fame and has picked his favourite goal scored for the club. [22] His season was interrupted when he pulled a stomach muscle against Liverpool which kept him out of action for over two months. A total of 61 players, managers, and executives (24 of whom are inducted as Yankees) in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, plus seven broadcasters who have received the Hall's Ford C. Frick Award, spent part or all of their professional careers with the Yankees. Übersetzungen für den Begriff 'hall of fame player' im Englisch-Deutsch-Wörterbuch Leagues. Year Inducted: 2019. After the departure of Damien Duff to Newcastle United, Drogba switched from the number 15 shirt he had worn for Chelsea since 2004 to the number 11 shirt vacated by Duff. [76] Drogba also played the next game at home against Stoke City where he played the whole 90 minutes and scored his fourth Premier League goal of the season when he smashed home a penalty after Nicolas Anelka was brought down by Thomas Sørensen inside the box. Many of us used to play first and foremost for the manager. The Poker Hall of Fame, established in 1979, was acquired by Harrah’s Entertainment along with the World Series of Poker in 2004.