Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Head of User Experience at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB shortstop Bill Dahlen. First, Adam and Jim discuss how WAR plays a major factory in Dahlen's Cooperstown case. Next, they cover his 42-game hitting streak and rank Dahlen among other shortstops who played in the late 19th Century/early 20th Century. Finally, Adam and Jim talk about how Dahlen's temper and off-the-field issues harmed his HOF candidacy (Jim compares him to Ron Artest and Dennis Rodman, which is definitely the first time all three of those names have been brought up together), before they both state whether or not they believe Dahlen deserves a plaque in Cooperstown.

On today's Thanksgiving Day Special, we draft our Thanksgiving Food Mount Rushmores and provide gambling tips for the three Thanksgiving games.

Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Head of User Experience at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB outfielder Minnie Miñoso. First, Adam and Jim discuss how Miñoso was a pioneer and his importance in baseball history. Next, they detail Miñoso's path to his first full MLB season in 1951, discuss how Miñoso compares to HOFer Larry Doby and how the MLB finally recognizing Negro League statistics officially impacts Miñoso’s career numbers. Finally, Adam and Jim talk about how Miñoso’s appearances with the White Sox in his 50s may have harmed his HOF candidacy, before both stating whether or not they believe Miñoso deserves a plaque in Cooperstown.

Jim is joined by HOF voter and MLB Writer John Perrotto to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB slugger Barry Bonds. First, John talks about how Bonds is the best player he has seen in his 57 years on this planet. Next, they discuss Bonds' incredible slugging stretch from 2001-2004, how from an offensive standpoint, Babe Ruth is the only player in MLB history who you can compare Bonds to and John's take on steroids and the hall of fame. Finally, John and Jim reveal their list of top 5 players in MLB history (John actually can't resist giving me his top 6), before both stating whether or not they believe Bonds deserves a plaque in Cooperstown.

Jim is joined by Senior Social Media Producer and MLB Writer at CBS Sports Danny Vietti to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of recently retired San Francisco Giants Catcher Buster Posey. First, Jim and Danny talk about last week's shocking retirement announcement and Posey's place in Giants history. Next, they discuss the similarities between Posey, Andruw Jones, and Thurman Munson, the major issues with the length of Posey's career, and his ranking among the best catchers of the 21st Century. Finally, they examine Posey's role on the three World Series Championship teams, before both stating whether or not they believe Posey deserves a plaque in Cooperstown.

Jim Miloch is joined by friend of the pod and host of the podcast "Whatever Wando", Dave Wandolowski, to discuss the NBA 75th Anniversary Team that was recently announced to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the NBA. They discuss the biggest surprises, what players they believe should have made the list that were left off, and finish out by recapping some of the Twitter "fights" Jim got into following the release of the list.

Jim is joined by author Clayton Trutor to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Hudson. First, Jim and Clayton discuss how Hudson was to the 70s what HOFer Alex English was to the 80s. Next, they talk about the dynamic backcourt of Hudson and Pistol Pete, how Hudson compares to Earl Monroe, and how much playing in Atlanta may hurt his candidacy. Finally, they rank Hudson among the best shooting guards of the 1970s, before both stating whether or not they believe Hudson deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Jim goes solo this week when breaking down the hall of fame candidacy of former NFL wide receiver Del Shofner. First, Jim walks through Del's peak from 1958-1963 and covers other NFL greats that had short, but HOF careers (7:46). Next, he talks about similarities between Shofner and Calvin Johnson, how significant making the All-Pro 1st team five times is, and how Shofner compares to other great receivers from the 1950s/1960s (15:49). Finally, Jim discusses the glaring holes in Del's HOF resume (32:23), before stating whether or not he believes Shoftner belongs in the Football Hall of Fame (37:05).

Jim is joined by Site Manager of SB Nation's Grizzly Bear Blues and Host of Grizzly Bear Blues Live, Joe Mullinax, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former Memphis Grizzlies Power Forward Zach Randolph. First, Jim and Joe discuss the Grit and Grind Era and how Randolph was made to be in Memphis, Tennessee (7:00). Next, they talk about the infamous first round of the 2011 postseason when Memphis took down the #1 seed San Antonio Spurs and how Randolph compares best to HOF centers from the 1970s (17:18). Finally, Joe and Jim run through the top power forwards of the 21st century and how Randolph's career numbers compare (32:11), before both stating whether or not they believe Randolph belongs in the Basketball Hall of Fame (40:53).

Jim is joined by the host of the podcast "Locked on Vikings", Luke Braun, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former Minnesota Vikings Defensive End Jim Marshall. First, Jim and Luke discuss how Marshall defied the odds by playing in 282 consecutive games as a defensive end in the 1960s and 1970s (5:26). Next, they discuss the infamous 1964 "Wrong Way" game and Luke tries to convince Jim that former kicker Morten Anderson is Marshall's HOF comp (7:56). Finally, Luke and Jim talk about how Marshall retired near the top of the record books in several key statistics, including career sacks (22:41), before stating whether or not they believe Marshall belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame (34:01).