Stephen Decatur (1779-1820)

Stephen Decatur is a name you may recognize from your high school history books. What you may not have noticed is how awesome he truly was. First in the Barbary Pirate War he was captured by the Algerians. So then he and his men snuck out in the middle of the night to destroy the ship so the enemy couldn’t use it. 12 years later during the war of 1812 he was on patrol in the West Indies. He was attacked by British ships. even run aground and out numbered 3 to 1 he still destroyed a whole British ship before his ship was ripped apart and he was captured. He went out in a blaze of glory in 1820 in a duel with James Barron.

Lead Belly(1888-1949)

"If you ever go to Houston, you better walk right, you better not stagger, you better not fight Sheriff Benson will arrest you, he'll carry you down And if the jury finds you guilty, prison bound" and Lead Belly was a man who spent his life prison bound. He was arrested for "carrying a pistol" in 1915. After that he was sent to prison in 1918 for killing a man. The only reason he made it out to start his blues career was that he wrote a song to the governor that was so good he was pardoned. Of course the reason Huddie Ledbetter got his nickname was because he survived a shotgun blast to the chest is a perfect example of why he is in the hall of fame.

Ian Fleming(1908-1964)

This is a name you may not have heard of. However his story is more amazing than almost any other man's. Ian Fleming was a British spy during WWII. He was the mastermind behind Operation Goldeneye and Operation Mincemeat. In Operation mincemeat the British took a dead body, put it in the clothes of a British solder gave it a suitcase with documents to mislead the Nazis. After the war he stated on his most famous works, the James Bond books(recognize Operation Goldeneye now). He is thought of to be the inspiration for James Bond.

Vince Lombardi(1913-1970)

"Winning isn't every thing, it's the only thing." Vince Lombardi was the coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1959-1967. He lead them to the first 2 super bowls and 5 NFL championships. Even the super bowl trophy ,The Lombardi Trophy, is named after him. He is considered the greatest football coach ever.

The United States solders of WWII

The greatest generation. Solders in the last war on evil. They have been portrayed as symbols of toughness for 70 year. Immortalized in movies and video games. They did their job with through all the hardships with zeal. If not for them the world may be a very different place. This is why each one deserves a spot in the hall of fame

Bruce Lee(1940-1973)

Bruce Lee is martial arts. He was the greatest and he always will be. He even invented his own form Jeet Kune Do, or the way of the Intersepting fist. He was so good that he even defeted Chuck Noris. A 1970's boy's room without a Bruce Lee poster was uncomon. R.I.P

John F. Kennedy(1917-1963)

John F. Kennedy was a renascence man in terms of badass. First of all he was a decorated war hero from WWII. He helped defeat communism. Plus he got it on with Marilyn Monroe. His image is remembered 50 years later. this is why I am proud to place him as the first politician in the hall. Hope Lee Harvey Oswald is in hell now.

Steve McQueen(1930-1980)

Chief Michael O'Hallorhan Bullitt and The Cooler King. Steve McQueen is a man that does not get anywhere near the respect deserved. He plays manly tough guys in all his roles. Plus as a former dare devil and motor cycle racer he did many of his own amazing stunts. This is why I am proud to put Steve McQueen as the fourth man in the BadAss Hall of Fame

Hugh Hefner(1926- )

Any man who tells you that he does not envy Hugh Hefner is a liar. He the personification of what every man wants to be. He is rich. He lives in the greatest luxury. He has met the greatest people of the last 50 years. Plus he lives in a mansion full of the hottest women in the USA. I can't imagine what will happen to the playboy empire with out him.

Clint Eastwood (1930- )

"I know what you're thinking — 'Did he fire six shots or only five?' Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've kinda lost track myself. But, being as this is a .44 magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk?" these are the words of our second inductee: Clint Eastwood. Bringing cold justice as Walt Kowalski, Harry Callahan, and the Man With No Name; Clint Eastwood has put chills down the spines of people since 1954.

John Wayne(1907-1979)

John Wayne, The Duke, the man himself. In course of human events there has never been a man that symbolized toughness like John Wayne. Wether he is a cop, a rough ridding cowboy, or a washed up vetran, no one can pull off grit and masculinity like him. THIS IS THE HERO ALL YOUNG MEN SHOULD STRIVE TO BE! That is why I am proud to present John Wayne as the first inductee in the BadAss Hall Of Fame