On-line petition to have Bob Hewitt removed from the Hall of Fame

Tshooter

G.O.A.T.
the hall of fame conducted a thorough investigation and suspended him
based on their findings not news reports

This guy was hired to lead the investigation.

http://www.haslaw.com/michael-j-connolly/

As someone pointed out earlier, the HOF would not necessarily have the resources or experience for such an investigation. Many law firms would. According to the reports, Hewitt was (unanimously) suspended based on the findings in the report delivered by that attorney.
 

kiki

Banned
HOF means nothing to tennis.What really is meaningful is the bunch of doubles majors that qualify Bob Hewitt as one of the best ever doubles players.

As for moral purposes, I can agree with the decision.
 

treblings

Hall of Fame
HOF means nothing to tennis.What really is meaningful is the bunch of doubles majors that qualify Bob Hewitt as one of the best ever doubles players.

As for moral purposes, I can agree with the decision.

i´m fairly certain that being inducted into the hall of fame means something
for those who are inducted.
 

kiki

Banned
Did any of you ever watched Hewitt playing doubles?

i think it´s about time to talk about his game.

He is the guy I´d pick to pick doubles.if he was not available, then I´d head off for Frew Mc Millan.
 

BTURNER

Legend
Did any of you ever watched Hewitt playing doubles?

i think it´s about time to talk about his game.

He is the guy I´d pick to pick doubles.if he was not available, then I´d head off for Frew Mc Millan.

I wish you all the luck in the world, discussing this man's game or accomplishments in this thread. I really do.
 

treblings

Hall of Fame
Did any of you ever watched Hewitt playing doubles?

i think it´s about time to talk about his game.

He is the guy I´d pick to pick doubles.if he was not available, then I´d head off for Frew Mc Millan.

i just hope Frew doesn´t hear about being second choice:)
why don´t you start a thread about the legendary partnership of Hewitt/McMillan?
 

Tshooter

G.O.A.T.
Did any of you ever watched Hewitt playing doubles?

i think it´s about time to talk about his game.

He is the guy I´d pick to pick doubles.if he was not available, then I´d head off for Frew Mc Millan.

Yes, but would you pick him to coach your kid ?

I was actually going to suggest you contact BTurner (but he beat me to the punch) and you two could go out for a beer and reminisce about Bob's career and lament the injustice of the forces that conspired to have Bob suspended from the HOF and, if you are lucky, you can receive BTs due process lecture. And well who knows how the night might go after that....

Me, I saw Hewitt as a young kid which was about as interesting as a young kid watching [fill in the blank for any doubles team not the Bryans]. And at the time he appeared creepy to my kid eyes and, frankly, so did his partner with the weird (to a kid) hat. As for now, apart from you and BT and maybe Bob though I suspect he's not all that interested in tennis at this point, who gives a rats *** about his playing days ?
 

kiki

Banned
Yes, but would you pick him to coach your kid ?

I was actually going to suggest you contact BTurner (but he beat me to the punch) and you two could go out for a beer and reminisce about Bob's career and lament the injustice of the forces that conspired to have Bob suspended from the HOF and, if you are lucky, you can receive BTs due process lecture. And well who knows how the night might go after that....

Me, I saw Hewitt as a young kid which was about as interesting as a young kid watching [fill in the blank for any doubles team not the Bryans]. And at the time he appeared creepy to my kid eyes and, frankly, so did his partner with the weird (to a kid) hat. As for now, apart from you and BT and maybe Bob though I suspect he's not all that interested in tennis at this point, who gives a rats *** about his playing days ?

I obviously have another opinion.Hewitt was a tennis player and should be enjuiced as such.
 

treblings

Hall of Fame
I read this article, very interesting, there are always more than one side to a story...

interestingly enough, Hewitt concentrates his defense on attacking one of the women, and not all the others. he is obviously picking who he thinks is the weakest link
 

DolgoSantoro

Professional
You don't just get into the hall of fame for what you've achieved, you get in for what you brought to the sport. In spite of his greatness, Hewitt brought shame to the sport and should be removed.
 

treblings

Hall of Fame
Hewitt record speaks for himself.He may give a damn whether that thing called HOF exist or not.

he stated on more than one occassion how much he appreciated being a member. so i would assume his suspension would hurt him. not that he doesn´t have other problems right now
 
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