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…
Read more97-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…
Read moreJosh 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…
Read moreChicago 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…
Read moreCleveland 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…
Read moreCleveland 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…
Read moreStephen 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…
Read moreCalifornia Man Predicts Cubs Championship
As the World Series gets underway, Chicago Cubs fans everywhere are holding their collective breath hoping their team can erase…
Read moreBartman 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…
Read moreThe HOVG Podcast: Brian McRae
This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen talk with former Major Leaguer Brian McRae. The second generation player tells the…
Read moreThe HOVG Podcast: Ila Borders
This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen talk with groundbreaking pitcher Ila Borders. The first woman to win a professional…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreThe HOVG Podcast: Ron Shelton
This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen talk with Ron Shelton, the legendary writer and director behind some of the…
Read moreThe HOVG Podcast: Brett Rapkin
This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen talk with Brett Rapkin, the writer and director of the movie “Spaceman”. The…
Read moreRoger 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…
Read moreYour 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…
Read moreThe HOVG Podcast: David Denson
This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen talk with 2016 Glenn Burke Memorial Courage Award recipient David Denson. David joins…
Read moreTaking 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”,…
Read moreCecil 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…
Read moreCecil 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…
Read moreCecil 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…
Read moreAn 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…
Read moreJose 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…
Read moreCecil 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreThe 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:…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreThe 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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