Al Wistert - Hall of Fame - Help Us!

otwcards

With no disrespect to Greg and his petition, I have initiated a new petition to keep in line with both the Al Wistert website and the Al Wistert Petition and the impending press coverage I am working to garner.

Al has personally given me his blessing with regard to this campaign. I assured him that if we are successful, I will be at Canton for his induction.

I encourage everyone to sign the petition and feel free to visit the website.

I have been in contact with two Philadelphia sports radio stations to begin getting publicity for the site and for the cause of getting Al inducted into the HOF. I've also had preliminary discussions with WFAN in New York for at least a spot on the afternoon show to bring our cause to the forefront.

After some preliminary email discussions with several of the Senior Committee voters, we will need more than just a small ground swell and hopefully building a lengthy list of signatures on the petition and garnering significant press coverage may just give us enough momentum to strike a chord with the voters.

Please, hop on board.

You can view the website here: www.alwistert.com

Or sign the petition here: Al Wistert Petition

Bottom9th

A very deserving player in my opinion. Petition signed!

PowderedH2O

Got my signature too. Al was a gracious signer for me and I'd love to see him get elected. His and Jerry Kramer's lack of selections have always mystified me. How can players be on All-Decade Teams selected by the league and then not get into the Hall, when players that didn't make the team get selected. In Kramer's case, he was named to the All-Time NFL team in 1969, yet still isn't in, while guys like Stan Jones and Billy Shaw have gotten in. Elect Al and Jerry while they are alive to enjoy it.

otwcards

Thanks to those that have signed the petition. If you have already signed Greg's petition, please feel free to add your name to this one. This will be the petition that I will be directing the public to via future sports radio spots in both New York and Philadelphia.

Thanks to those that brought the other threads to the surface in an attempt to make my efforts look foolish (I can do that well enough on my own). I would just ask that you stop to think that by doing so, you sabotage the efforts that I (and others that I have already acknowledged) have made and continue to make in an effort to get enough ammunition to bring to the table for the Senior Committee members.

revmoran

OK both petitions signed - and I'll post the nice Al Wistert items from a recent auction on this thread too -

otwcards

<< <i>OK both petitions signed - and I'll post the nice Al Wistert items from a recent auction on this thread too -

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Thanks for your support and cool stuff!

Here's a photo of Al from last fall in Philly...

elsnorto

Scott,

I put my name to the petition for Ox's enshrinement... thanks to Greg and you both for taking up this worthy cause.

P.S. No need to thank me... just send me your 1948 Leafs.

Snorto~

gumbyfan

Scott,

I responded to your PM separately, but want to be sure that you get my response since your previous PM to me told me that you have me on ignore. I'm sorry that you feel like I'm "out to get you" or something. I don't know why you would think that my bumping of the other threads of the same topic as yours would sabotage your efforts in any way, but I'm sorry you feel that way as well. I hope that your inferiority complex clears up so that when you pat yourself on the back for this, it will be because you succeeded in your efforts rather than patting yourself on the back for the nasty PM you sent me. Anyway, here is the PM I sent you. It's my final word on the subject.

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You're welcome. I'm sure it was very gratifying to you to send me that message. I'm glad I could be your outlet.

I'm sorry you saw my bumps as "sabotage", but I thought that perhaps a concerted effort as opposed to everyone doing their own thing might find better results.

I hope your effort is the straw that breaks the camel's back and he finally gets in.

otwcards

<< <i>Scott,

I responded to your PM separately, but want to be sure that you get my response since your previous PM to me told me that you have me on ignore. I'm sorry that you feel like I'm "out to get you" or something. I don't know why you would think that my bumping of the other threads of the same topic as yours would sabotage your efforts in any way, but I'm sorry you feel that way as well. I hope that your inferiority complex clears up so that when you pat yourself on the back for this, it will be because you succeeded in your efforts rather than patting yourself on the back for the nasty PM you sent me. Anyway, here is the PM I sent you. It's my final word on the subject.

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You're welcome. I'm sure it was very gratifying to you to send me that message. I'm glad I could be your outlet.

I'm sorry you saw my bumps as "sabotage", but I thought that perhaps a concerted effort as opposed to everyone doing their own thing might find better results.

I hope your effort is the straw that breaks the camel's back and he finally gets in. >>



My "nasty" PM? I took this as an attempt by you to CONFUSE the issue and as you have done before, an attempt to make me look foolish (which I couldn't care less about). My efforts are sincere for one Al Wistert. I have no personal gain what so ever in this matter other than to see this former NFL great in the HOF. Previously, you have bumped other threads for the purpose of eliciting a response from me. I really don't care whether you like me or not and I stay out of the way of you and a few others on here now, but when I felt that you were doing this without considering Mr. Wistert, I too offense. If I was incorrect, I apologize.

Here's the "Nasty" PM so that others can draw their own conclusions:

"Thanks for the "bumps" on the Wistert threads.

And thanks for attempting to sabotage my efforts.

I'm sure your efforts make you happy and proud in trying to compromise the efforts to get Al into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Despite your issues with me, I would hope you would think of Mr. Wistert rather than your interest in screwing with me. But alas, I suspect that you're took self indulgent to consider such things. "


Now, back to the sole purpose of this thread, to create interest and gather signatures for our effort!

lawnmowerman

otw, I know you can't reply to this because of your banning but I'm sure you will read it.

How in the heck does Craig's "bumping" of 2 threads that advertise support for YOUR exact cause become "sabotage"??

If all you care about is getting Wistert into the HOF then it would only help.

I'm really curious about that.

DavieJones

otw pulled a rube too????????? i missed that one??who/where/what?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

WinPitcher

Yeah I heard he may be back as black beard.

Steve

gregm13

Scott,

No offense taken. I am so overwhelmed with work right now that I've had no time to devote to the Al "Ox" Wistert cause. I share your passion, however you're doing a great job "getting the word out".

Rgs,

Greg M.

Bottom9th

banned for what?

tennesseebanker

Last one left, Turn out the lights.

gumbyfan

Bump for renewed exposure. Let's get Wistert in the Hall!

gregm13

ttt

otwcards

Thanks guys.

Still trying to finalize some airtime in Philly on the WIP radio. Haven't heard back from my last contact with PHIL and WFAN (NY). I did have earlier communication with both and they were positive. Just hoping to get something done soon as Al has agreed to do a live on-air interview over the phone with all three!!!

Anyone that can spread the word, it would be appreciated!

gregm13

ttt - if you haven't signed the petition, please do so!

Rgs,

Greg M.