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

[treblings]

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

[MonfilsMadness]

Hope it gets plenty of signatures.

[treblings]

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

[Rock Strongo]

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.

[monomer]

Originally Posted by Rock Strongo

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.

[Tshooter]

"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.

[autumn_leaf]

Originally Posted by Rock Strongo

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.

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.

[MonfilsMadness]

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.

[hoodjem]

Should we wait until after the trial?

Or should we just lynch him now?

[Limpinhitter]

Originally Posted by hoodjem

Should we wait until after the trial?

Or should we just lynch him now?

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

[Chopin]

Is this actually going to court?

[Limpinhitter]

Originally Posted by Chopin

Is this actually going to court?

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

[li0scc0]

Originally Posted by Limpinhitter

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

tell that to Jerry Sandusky.

[Chopin]

Originally Posted by Limpinhitter

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

I thought as much.

[jaggy]

Kick the scumbag out of it

[Limpinhitter]

Originally Posted by li0scc0

tell that to Jerry Sandusky.

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

[Andyroo10567]

Signed.

[andfor]

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

[darrinbaker00]

Originally Posted by andfor

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

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

[Limpinhitter]

Originally Posted by darrinbaker00

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

You had to go there!