Regarding the Hall of Fame, when they decided I was going to be one of the possible candidates, when I heard that, I was so thrilled. You’re always hoping for something like that. — Gabriela Sabatini

My emotions are very simple and always have been about the Hall of Fame. It’s something that I had absolutely nothing to do with and had no control over, so I never thought much about it, to be frank. — Geddy Lee

Looking back on those days and little leaguer, the Hall of Fame is not even a blinking star, but through baseball travels and moving up the ladder, that star begins to flicker. — Wade Boggs

I really thought twice about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when that came in. I always was of a mind that it’s an inherently stupid idea to put something like that in a glass case. — Elvis Costello

Anyone who votes for McGowan is 100 percent right. He was a great umpire. He belongs in the Hall of Fame. — Al Barlick

How come it rains every Hall of Fame weekend? They need to move it to a different weekend. — Yogi Berra

Foreign policy is like hitting a baseball: if you fail 70 percent of the time, you go to the Hall of Fame. — Robert Kagan

I was a starter and did some good things there, and then I got a chance to prove myself as a closer. Because of that opportunity, I was blessed with the honor of being elected to the Hall of Fame. — Dennis Eckersley

I lost money, coaching jobs, a shot at the Hall of Fame. But when you weigh that against all the things that are really and truly important, things that are deep inside you, then I think I’ve succeeded. — Curt Flood

Getting into the Hall of Fame won’t change me. I’m still going to pass gas and pick my nose like I always do. — Bert Blyleven

The 50 greatest players don’t matter when you’re in the Hall of Fame. We all know that I was not one of the 50 greatest, I was one of the 25 greatest–in my mind. — Dominique Wilkins

I am one of the biggest Laura Nyro fans. I still listen to that stuff incessantly. Laura Nyro does not belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Songwriter Hall of Fame? Absolutely. — Paul Stanley

My drum sticks are in the ‘Hall of Fame.’ I know that. — Jimmy Carl Black

I appreciate all my fans. I appreciate anybody who has asked me for an autograph, or has complimented me as a fighter. When I go to the Hall of Fame events, I’m always well received and respected. — George Chuvalo

I’m not a big fan of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s just a personal thing, not an ego thing. — Steve Perry

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame was a great idea when it started, but I think they ought to close it, I think it’s full. — Iggy Pop

My goal had been to win a championship, work toward the Hall of Fame, have my jersey retired by the team and I’d go in as a lifelong New York Giant, but I’m now resigned to the fact that this won’t happen. — Michael Strahan

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is not a public democratic organization; it’s a private club basically. It’s like a private golf club and they decide who they’re going to let in the club. — Micky Dolenz

He (Gaylord Perry) should be in the Hall of Fame with a tube of KY jelly attached to his plaque. — Gene Mauch

Wwe asked me to be in the Hall of Fame, and I turned it down. You know why? They put Pete Rose in the wrestling Hall of Fame. This guy can’t even get into his own Hall of Fame. — Mr. T

I don’t want to be in the Hall of Fame. I don’t think owners should be. — George Steinbrenner

I think that Jim Rice should be in the Hall of Fame. I think that Craig Nettles should be in the Hall of Fame and he didn’t even get a sniff. — Goose Gossage

I’m a ballplayer. I know how hard the game is… and anybody that makes it in the Hall of Fame, I support. They become a member of our special fraternity. — George Brett

I know I’ve got a lock on the Dutch Hall of Fame. — Bert Blyleven

I’m over it. You strive to win a Super Bowl and you do everything you can to get there. But being in the Hall of Fame, you never play for that honor. It’s incredible. — Dan Fouts

Darryl Strawberry has been voted to the Hall of Fame five years in a row. — Ralph Kiner

Rosie is a Hall of Fame player, and I wouldn’t be in the Hall of Fame if it weren’t for him. — Frank Gifford

Michael Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It caused quite a controversy, because his nose isn’t eligible for another fifteen years. — Conan O

People always ask me why I still want to play, but I want to know why no one will give me an opportunity. It’s like they put a stamp on me: ‘Hall of Fame. You’re done. That’s it.’ It’s a goddamn shame. — Rickey Henderson

As a player, it says everything about you if you made the Hall of Fame. But, then again, boy… there’s something about winning a Super Bowl. — Terry Bradshaw

Most of the people who are given these Rock’n’roll Hall of Fame things sell millions of records, so it’s kind of like a trophy for them. — Tommy Ramone

Rhode Island has become a second home to me after being involved in its cultural life for over 61 years. I look upon it as a privilege to be inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame. — George Wein

I always felt that I was one of the women who helped lay the foundation for rock and roll. But I’d always been overlooked by the Hall of Fame. — Brenda Lee

But what I’d really like to tell you is I never dreamed of being in the Hall of Fame. Standing here with all these great players was beyond any of my dreams. — Robin Yount

It’s very easy to be cynical about the hall of fame. But on the other hand, it’s really a beautiful thing for someone like me. I dedicated my entire life to this music. — Tom Petty

One major should not get you into the Hall of Fame–maybe one major and 40 wins. I’m not gonna pick a guy with one major and 11 wins. — Ray Floyd

If you want me in the Hall of Fame put me in because of some contributions that I have made to country music. — Buck Owens

I am so happy and proud to learn of Hideo Nomo’s election to the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame. He was quite a pitcher and competitor, but he is also a very special and caring person. — Tommy Lasorda

If you’re talented enough and play long enough, and put up numbers, you’ll get to the Hall of Fame. That doesn’t make you a World Series winner. — Jimmy Rollins

I have two college degrees, four honorary doctorate degrees, and am in three Halls of fame, and the only thing I know how to do is teach tall people how to put a ball in the hole. — Red Auerbach

I think I’m telling the truth. I sat by Ray Perkins at the Hall of Fame dinner in New York, and at that time he didn’t know he was our coach and I didn’t either. — Bear Bryant

I think Ray Guy and John Madden for sure should be in the Hall of Fame and Cliff Branch should be as well. — Jim Otto