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

Here´s the linkhttp://www.sportscentral.co.za/onlin...of-fame/13569/

Hope it gets plenty of signatures.

quite a number of former pro players on that petition list.

I honestly think he shouldn't be removed as his personal life shouldn't reflect his achievements on court. Sure, what he did is unthinkable and unforgivable and shouldn't be a part of anyone's life but for the sole reason of it going out over what he did on court, I refuse to sign this.

Wow.

This was part of his "professional life" if the allegations are correct. He did this as a coach.

"as his personal life shouldn't reflect his achievements on court"

So for purposes of discussion assuming a player was racking up one **** for each Major title, we don't factor in the outside activities at all ?

I don't think that's how it actually works:

http://www.tennisfame.com/hall-of-famers/eligibility

"Players are elected based on their records of competitive achievement, with ancillary consideration given to sportsmanship and character."

[Emphasis added by me]

BTTURNER, this is where you jump in with another misguided lecture on due process.

I believe the point of a hall of fame is to have people that the majority of the players would want to represent them.

By that statement I do believe that, while accomplishments are a major factor, it is a subjective choice to have a person in the hall of fame. If enough people don't want him as a representative then he should be removed.

One of the worst things an adult can do is to sexually take advantage of a teenager or child.
It's paedophilia pure and simple and there's no place in tennis for anyone like that, least of all the Hall of Fame.

Should we wait until after the trial?

Or should we just lynch him now?

He didn't deny it! I say we Mussolini him!

Is this actually going to court?

Statutes of limitation would probably bar any civil or criminal proceeding at this point.

tell that to Jerry Sandusky.

I thought as much.

Kick the scumbag out of it

Do you know what the statute of limitations is for such a crime in Pennsylvania? I don't think it's 30 years.

Signed. :)

Signed. This guy needs to be removed from the HOF.

If that's true, then so does Bill Tilden.

You had to go there!