When we think Hall of Fame, we generally think of the players that excelled in their position, or those that made crazy contributions to the league.
I think Jack Durden fits both of those criteria. Jack Durden was the 8th player to sign up for the National Simulation Football League and was soon brought on as a league advisor while being a player.
On the field, Jack Durden split carries with the (will be Hall of Famer Reg Mackworthy) and at times performed better than his counterpart. Jack Durden's time within the league was cut short, but while he was around he managed to accumulate THREE championships, possibly tied for the most a player has accrued.
Jack Durden's contributions off the field were also immense. Jack helped structure the training and payment for the hard work that all of the players contributed. Jack made sure that people were paid fairly for simply trying to better themselves, and made sure that those that suited up and earned big contracts could actually use them wisely instead of spending the money on almost nothing.
Yes, Jack Durden was a bit lazy and controversial, but he won championships and made the league a better place to be. Jack Durden for Hall of Fame.
I think Jack Durden fits both of those criteria. Jack Durden was the 8th player to sign up for the National Simulation Football League and was soon brought on as a league advisor while being a player.
On the field, Jack Durden split carries with the (will be Hall of Famer Reg Mackworthy) and at times performed better than his counterpart. Jack Durden's time within the league was cut short, but while he was around he managed to accumulate THREE championships, possibly tied for the most a player has accrued.
Jack Durden's contributions off the field were also immense. Jack helped structure the training and payment for the hard work that all of the players contributed. Jack made sure that people were paid fairly for simply trying to better themselves, and made sure that those that suited up and earned big contracts could actually use them wisely instead of spending the money on almost nothing.
Yes, Jack Durden was a bit lazy and controversial, but he won championships and made the league a better place to be. Jack Durden for Hall of Fame.