Articles by The Hall of Very Good (1026)

The HOVG Podcast: Paul Sianis
This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen talk with Paul Sianis, one of the co-owners of Chicago’s famed Billy Goat…
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97-Year-Old Cubs Fan Heading to World Series
There are some real turds out there when it comes to GoFundMe campaigns. Conversely…there are plenty that hit you right…
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Josh Reddick is Already Winning This Offseason
If you’re not one of the 50 players occupying a Major League Roster during the World Series, the time off…
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Chicago Cubs-Inspired Lightshow is Pretty Awesome
Clark Griswold eat your heart out. For as long as I can remember, people have been synchronizing the Christmas lights…
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Cleveland Police Gloat Following Game One
From the endless Chicago Cubs 1908 (and 1945, for that matter) trivia to the lovefest that was the return of…
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Cleveland Hospital Bundles Babies in Indians Gear
It doesn’t matter who you’re rooting for in this World Series, there is one thing everyone can agree on…babies are…
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Stephen King Upsets Cubs Fans with World Series Pick
Popular horror author Stephen King has picked a side in this year’s World Series, gang, and as you might expect…he’s…
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California Man Predicts Cubs Championship
As the World Series gets underway, Chicago Cubs fans everywhere are holding their collective breath hoping their team can erase…
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Bartman Seat Still Available for Game Six
Between now and the conclusion of Saturday night’s Game Six of the NLCS between the Chicago Cubs and the Los…
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The HOVG Podcast: Brian McRae
This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen talk with former Major Leaguer Brian McRae. The second generation player tells the…
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The HOVG Podcast: Ila Borders
This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen talk with groundbreaking pitcher Ila Borders. The first woman to win a professional…
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The HOVG Podcast: Seth Swirsky
This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen talk with baseball Renaissance Man Seth Swirsky. The best-selling author, artist, songwriter and…
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The HOVG Podcast: Ron Shelton
This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen talk with Ron Shelton, the legendary writer and director behind some of the…
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The HOVG Podcast: Brett Rapkin
This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen talk with Brett Rapkin, the writer and director of the movie “Spaceman”. The…
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Roger Maris Belt, MVP Award Stolen
Nearly 55 years ago, Sal Durante caught Roger Maris’ record-setting 61st home run. The 19-year-old would sell the ball for…
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Your First Look at David Denson on the Record
As a first look into David Denson’s life, “On the Record” explores what it means to be a hero. Tackling…
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The HOVG Podcast: David Denson
This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen talk with 2016 Glenn Burke Memorial Courage Award recipient David Denson. David joins…
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Taking on the Critics of Rookie of the Year
What follows are six reviews from six different people who had the testicular fortitude to criticize “Rookie of the Year”,…
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Cecil Cooperstown: Thomas Ian Nicholas
ABOUT THE ARTIST Mike Noren is a Chicago-based artist who specializes in sports-related drawings. His website Cecil Cooperstown reimagines classic…
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Cecil Cooperstown: Ross Grimsley
ABOUT THE ARTIST Mike Noren is a Chicago-based artist who specializes in sports-related drawings. His website Cecil Cooperstown reimagines classic…
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Cecil Cooperstown: Jose Canseco
ABOUT THE ARTIST Mike Noren is a Chicago-based artist who specializes in sports-related drawings. His website Cecil Cooperstown reimagines classic…
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An Open Letter to Jose Canseco
Dear Jose Canseco, When The HOVG asked me if I wanted to write an open letter to you, I jumped…
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Jose Canseco: A Life In Bizarre Baseball Culture
The most common player to appear in my Bizarre Baseball Culture feature is, as far as I can tell, Cal…
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Cecil Cooperstown: Bill Buckner
ABOUT THE ARTIST Mike Noren is a Chicago-based artist who specializes in sports-related drawings. His website Cecil Cooperstown reimagines classic…
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The Hall of Very Good™: David Denson
The Hall of Very Good™ Announces Glenn Burke Memorial Courage Award Recipient David Denson is a Real Hero Your First…
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The Hall of Very Good™: Thomas Ian Nicholas
The Hall of Very Good™ Adds Four Could a Rookie of the Year Sequel be in the Works? Taking on…
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The Hall of Very Good™: Ross Grimsley
The Hall of Very Good™ Adds Four Cardboards Gods: Ross Grimsley Cooperstown Confidential: Ross Grimsley and the Swingin’ ‘70s Video:…
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The Hall of Very Good™: Bill Buckner
The Hall of Very Good™ Adds Four The Hall of Fame Case for Bill Buckner The Tragedy of Bill Buckner…
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The Hall of Very Good™: Jose Canseco
The Hall of Very Good™ Adds Four Chasing Canseco – Best Day Ever The Baseball Cards of Jose Canseco An…
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