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In the article “Let Steroids into the Hall of Fame,” by Zev Chafets the author strongly supports the use of steroids in baseball. The overall theme of the story illustrates the concept of steroids shaping the way we know baseball today, with it’s concerning influence on the youth who view players as their role models. The author begins with the background history on steroids in baseball and supports the claim that players have altered the game since the beginning, as many of the famous players…

Bassett in Archon Books, page 156-157). Andrew Jackson should not be let in the Presidential Hall of Fame, From his way of the democracy and the spoils system, to his treatment of the Native Americans. Not to mention his immaturity of blaming the bank for his own personal financial problems.. These are just the basics of how Jackson should not have the privilege to be in the Presidential Hall of Fame, and my proof is in this essay. Andrew Jackson did good things for his country, yes, but…

tired of not standing up for what she believed in. Finally one day she did and her actions began a movement that ended legal segregation in America. She made our world a better place, which is why Rosa Parks belong’s in American’s History Hall Of Fame. Rosa parks was born on February 4th, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama. She had one brother named Sylvester McCauley who was born in 1915. Leona McCauley is their mother and James McCauley was their father. Leona taught Rosa at a young age how to read…

I believe that the Baseball Hall of Fame should stay in New York, but be relocated to Brooklyn. New York has many historical ties to the game of baseball, and it’s more of a central location comparted to Cooperstown. The legend of Abner Doubleday was said to have stated playing baseball in New York in as a rural past time in 1939. Even though this is just a myth many baseball fans associate the beginning of baseball with the state of New York. In 1845 the Knickerbockers were created as a…

This describes exactly how Audrey Hepburn’s life played out. For those who don’t know, Audrey Hepburn was a famous actress, model, and dancer in the late forties and fifties. Even though Audrey Hepburn faced challenges early in her life, she rose to fame and left a dazzling legacy behind. Audrey Kathleen Ruston was born on May 4, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium. She was born to her mother and father, Ella van Heemstra and Joseph Ruston. However, about three weeks after she was born, Audrey caught a…

Steroids: In or Out of the Hall of Fame? Nowadays, usage of steroids in professional sports has become more common and causes more and more controversy. Zev Chafets, in his article, “Let Steroids into the Hall of Fame” goes against the modern baseball regulations and states that the players who use steroids should also be included in the group of most successful athletes in the USA. Chafets uses convincing arguments with solid examples to support his claim. His opinions on the idea that athletes…

The first-ever Nickelodeon’s HALO Hall of Fame Awards will be given to none other than, Justin Bieber! The recognition honours celebrity who helps and leads others by making the world a better place. The 21-year-old star will be recognized for his works at Make-A-Wish foundation to grant the wishes of children with serious conditions. Also, the all out support he’s giving to Pencils of Promise, an organization that works to build schools in the developing world. According to Variety, Nick…

The Baseball Hall of Fame began in 1936 and Babe Ruth was elected one of the very first five inductees. Babe Ruth is a true American legend. Even to this day, he is known as the best baseball player. Therefore, Babe has made an impact on many lives around the world. Babe Ruth was a part of major league baseball spanned 22 seasons from 1914 to 1935, and during this time he set the bar for being a role model to younger generations and professionally for upcoming baseball players. The significant…

The essay “Let Steroids Into the Hall of Fame” written by Zev Chafets was written for the New York Times shortly after the Major League Baseball Association had placed a ban on the use of steroids or any performance enhancement drugs. Chafets depicts how the use of steroids and performance enhancements are viewed by the league and how it pertains to the integrity, honesty, or professionalism within the game. The content is viable to any sports enthusiast or fanatic that could possible get their…

After a nearly seven year absence from WWE television, Shane McMahon made what can only be described as a triumphant return to Raw last Monday in Detroit. As overexposed as the McMahon clan has been, the Boy Wonder (and the thunderous ovation he received) proves that absence does indeed make the heart grow fonder. In one night, WWE succeeded in adding genuine intrigue to what had been shaping up as a ho-hum WrestleMania card. If Shane hopes to take control of Monday Night Raw, all he needs to do…