Jim is joined by Langston Wertz Jr, Sports Columnist at The Charlotte Observer, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former Charlotte Hornets point guard Muggsy Bogues. Jim and Langston first discuss how Muggsy was an icon in Charlotte in the 90s (5:47). Next, they talk about Calvin Murphy, Muggsy's stellar high school and college career, and how it isn't even close when it comes to Bogues owning the best assist to turnover ratio in NBA history (11:22). Finally, they discuss whether Muggy's size should play a factor in his hall of fame candidacy (25:32), before coming to a conclusion on whether or not Bogues to be enshrined in the basketball hall of fame (28:58).

Jim is joined by Joe Posnanski, Senior Baseball Writer at The Athletic, to breakdown down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB reliever Dan Quisenberry. First, Jim and Joe discuss some of Quisenberry's biggest moments, including his Game 6 win in the 1985 World Series (9:26). Next, they compare Bruce Sutter and Quisenberry's careers, discuss how Quisenberry's stretch from 1980-1985 might be the best string of years ever put together by a reliever, and talk about just how much his low career save total hurts his hall of fame candidacy (17:25). Finally, they discuss that despite not being "sexy" in terms of his style of play, Quisenberry was a unicorn on the baseball diamond (27:00), before both stating whether or not they believe Quisenberry will end up with a plaque in Cooperstown (29:32).

Jim answers mailbag questions from the listeners during this 1-year anniversary special. Topics include Point Guard Mount Rushmore, Centerfielder Mount Rushmore, HOF cases for Fred McGriff and Carlos Delgado, the best power forwards in NBA history, top NY Giants players, and more!

Jim is joined by Neil Paine, senior writer for FiveThirtyEight, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA point guard Mookie Blaylock. Jim and Neil first talk about the unique connection between Mookie and Pearl Jam (4:22). Then, they cover how advanced metrics favor Blaylock, the misfortune of being in the Eastern Conference playoffs during the 90s, and Mo Cheeks (10:37). Next, they discuss a higher unusual statistic that Blaylock ranks first all-time, his stellar career at Oklahoma, and the tragic consequences of Mookie's off-the-court issues (33:50).  Finally, Neil and Jim each build a Mount Rushmore composed of the best defensive point guards in NBA history (50:53), before reaching a final verdict on whether or not Blaylock belongs in the Basketball Hall of Fame (68:25).

Jim is joined by Jayson Stark, Senior Baseball Writer at The Athletic, to breakdown down the resume of former MLB Shortstop Jimmy Rollins. First, Jayson talks about Jimmy's personality and high baseball IQ (3:18). Next, Jayson and Jim discuss Jimmy's walk-off double in Game 4 of the 2009 NLCS, why Rollins reminds Jayson of Rickey Henderson, and the unique statistical "clubs" Rollins is a member of in MLB history (9:02). Then, they both debate which player on those Phillies World Series teams has the best chance at getting into Cooperstown and why sabermetrics may sink Jimmy's HOF case (28:37). Finally, Jayson and Jim discuss whether or not they believe Rollins will end up with a plaque in Cooperstown (39:47).

In our "Already In" Series debut, Jim breaks down the career of Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton (HOF Class of 93). Jim first talks about the unique combination of power and grace Payton played with during his 13-year career (9:37). Next, he covers the record-setting 275-yard performance against the Minnesota Vikings in 1977 and how Payton compares to LaDainian Tomlinson (13:48). Then, Jim introduces two new segments; What is Your Legacy (22:27) and Rushmore (29:52). Finally, Jim brings on his dad, who talks about what it was like watching Payton live and provides a detailed account of his personal encounter with Payton (44:12).

Jim is joined by HOF voter and writer for Pro Football Talk, Charean Williams, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former Dallas Cowboy Strong Safety Darren Woodson. Jim and Charean first discuss Woodson's role on the historically underrated Cowboy defenses of the 1990s (3:07). Next, they cover why Woodson believes his HOF twin is Marshall Faulk and the relationship between the HOF and the safety position (17:59). Finally, they discuss Woodson's omission off of the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1990s Team (31:05), before coming to a conclusion on whether or not Woodson deserves a bust in Canton (34:43)

Jim is joined by NFL Writer for Fansided and former NFL researcher for ESPN, Russell Baxter, to breakdown the hall of fame candidacy of former Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Ken Anderson. Jim and Russell first discuss how Ken Anderson was the first great player in Bengals history (4:45). Next, they cover the 1982 Freezer Bowl, Kenny Stabler, Anthony Muñoz, and just how underrepresented the Bengals franchise is in terms of HOF inductees (33:23). Finally, they discuss where Anderson fits among the great quarterbacks of the 1970s, such as Terry Bradshaw and Roger Staubach (X), before coming to a conclusion on whether or not Anderson deserves a bust in Canton (43:53)

Jim is joined by Cody Stavenhagen, Detriot Tigers beat writer for The Athletic, to breakdown the hall of fame candidacy of former Tigers Second Baseman Lou Whitaker. Jim and John first discuss hard it is to talk about Whitaker without bringing up his double-play partner Alan Trammell, who recently was voted into Cooperstown in 2018 (6:38). Next, they talk about the 1984 World Series, similarities between Whitaker and current HOF candidate Scott Rolen, and Whitaker's eye-popping WAR (10:31). Finally, they discuss why Whitaker only won four gold gloves despite being one of the better defensive second basemen in history and how that impacts his candidacy (33:26), before coming to a conclusion on whether or not Whitaker deserves a plaque in Cooperstown (40:06)

Jim is joined by Pro Football Hall of Fame Voter John McClain, who has covered the NFL for the Houston Chronicle for 45 years, to breakdown the hall of fame candidacy of former WR Andre Johnson. Jim and John first discuss the greatness Johnson sustained despite the lackluster roster of QBs he played with throughout his 14-year career (8:21). Next, they talk about the infamous beatdown of Cortland Finnegan, Michael Irvin comp, why Johnson only caught 70 touchdowns during his career, bloated receiver stats of today's NFL, and how rare Johnson having several 1500 receiving yard seasons really is (18:10). Finally, they discuss Johnson's limited postseason numbers compared to his contemporaries (44:04), before making a decision on whether or not Andre Johnson deserves to be in Canton (49:08). After the final verdict, John, who has been covering the NFL since the 1970s, reveals his NFL Mount Rushmore and also lists the top five quarterbacks he has ever seen (51:59).