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I honestly cannot believe I am typing this but Tom is finally going into the Hall of Fame where he belongs. It was such a long shot when we started (I remember doubting anyone would even see this) but he is actually getting the recognition he earned through all those …

September 13, 2014

Put Tom Durkin in the Hall of Fame

Put Tom Durkin in the Hall of Fame

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Started by Bryan Langlois 12 years, 3 months ago
Tom Durkin is widely recognized as one of the best, if not the best, racecaller ever to grace the binoculars and microphone. Currently, there is no category for people like him, who have contributed so much to the sport of horse racing, in the Hall of Fame. We need to change that. Please sign this petition to let the selection committee in the Hall of Fame that this man deserves to have a plaque with his name on it in that hallowed hall. It is only right and only fair that a man who has reached so many millions with his stirring and riveting race calls be forever enshrined with the other greats of the game!!!

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August 27, 2014

I really never thought this would gain this much steam but here we are and honestly it feels like people are finally seeing what I see when I close my eyes and listen to those old race replays. It is just wild to think about Tom finally getting the recognition he earned because the way he called those races was pure art which is something the committee needs to realize sooner rather than later.

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August 27, 2014

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dale tillotson
11 years ago Featured

While I have no power I do nominate Tom Durkin to the Hall of Fame. He raised the bar to the rafters for all of those in his proffesion he is simply Tom Durkin the great.

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Kevin Kim
12 years ago Featured

Seriously guys what are we waiting for. The man is a legend and belongs in the hall of fame.

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Linda Shaw
12 years ago Featured

His calls give me chills everytime i watch old replays. A legend like him deserves to be honored.

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Mike Khan
12 years ago Featured

The voice of racing for my whole life. How is he not in there yet???

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Sarah Ferguson
12 years ago Featured

tom durkin IS horse racing. without him it just isnt the same. put the man in the hall of fame already.

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Dave Webster
12 years ago Featured

Long overdue. The absolute best to ever do it.

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Michael Puder
11 years ago

Tom Durkin should be a cinch for ANY horse racing award.