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New Poll Question: Who Else For The Hall Of Fame??
As we all know, the results of the latest Hall-of-Fame selections didn’t exactly sit well with everyone. As usual with Hall-of-Fame voting, there are always questionable selections and questionable omissions…and this time around has proven to be no exception.
In looking over the list of current HOF players, including the new inductees, we feel there are some players who should definitely be in but have somehow been overlooked. In addition, there are others who are borderline and deserve consideration.
What do you think?
We’re asking our readers to vote in our new Baseball History Comes Alive Hall of Fame Poll. To keep it simple, we’re going to do four separate polls, one each for outfielders, infielders, pitchers, and catchers.
The first poll is for outfielders. We have 22 names on the ballot. Also, there is a write-in spot in case someone you like is not on the ballot. Just like a real Hall-of-Fame ballot, you can select up to ten names from the list of nominees.
We made a decision to exclude known or suspected steroid users (although you are free to write in any name you please); so as far as we know, the names on the ballots are all clean guys. And, to make it simple, we’re trying to keep it all post-WWII players
Below, you’ll see the first ballot for outfielders. So go ahead and cast your votes. After about three weeks, we’ll announce the results. If anyone is named on 75% of the ballots, he will be enshrined in our Baseball History Comes Alive Hall of Fame! That and 25 cents will get them a cup of coffee…but it might be fun anyway!
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Shoeless Joe Jackson.
Shoeless Joe Jackson should be reinstated and allowed in the Hall of Fame.
Shoeless Joe, of the Chicago White Sox, was accused of taking part in throwing the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds along with seven of his teammates. Even though he was found innocent, he was still banned from baseball and, ultimately, the Hall of Fame. Evidence shows he had no part in the fix and the statistics show he played his all during the Series.
Shoeless Joe is considered by many to be one of the purest hitters to ever play the game. The greatest home run hitter of all-time, Babe Ruth, once said “I copied (Shoeless Joe) Jackson’s style because I thought he was the greatest hitter I had ever seen, the greatest natural hitter I ever saw. He’s the guy who made me a hitter”. Detroit Tiger great, Ty Cobb, said Jackson was the finest natural hitter in the history of the game. In fact, Jackson’s .356 batting average the third highest career batting average of all-time trailing only Hall of Famers Cobb and, St. Louis Cardinal Rogers Hornsby.
There was one bright spot throughout the 1919 World Series: Shoeless Joe Jackson. Jackson’s performance, statistically speaking, was stellar to say the least. During the eight games, the White Sox scored 20 runs. Shoeless Joe was personally responsible for 11 of them. Joe had 6 RBIs, which was the most on the team, and scored 5 runs which was also most on the team. Jackson’s batting average was .375 and set a, then, record for most hits in a World Series with 12. His BA led both teams. Shoeless Joe’s only offensive downfall was getting caught trying to steal a base and striking out twice…total…in eight games! The offensive statistics show not only did Joe play, but Shoeless Joe Jackson hit better than any player on either of the teams.
Shoeless’ performance for the White Sox in left field was astounding. In 13 fielding opportunities, Jackson made absolutely no errors and threw a Red out at the plate trying to score on a fly ball. Another one of Joe’s throws to home would have been in time had Cicotte not deflected the ball away from catcher Ray Schaulk. If he were to throw the Series, Joe would have made at least one error in 8 games. In this case, not a single botched catch or errant throw. Of the 12 errors the White Sox made, 9 were owned by the other 7 Black Sox. Shoeless Joe played flawlessly in left field.
It’s time to put this man into the Hall of Fame.
Pete Rose. No one ever played with more hustle and love of the game. May not be one of the best human beings but definitely one of the best players. He has paid his dues. needs some compassion now.
Mickey Lolich deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. I have been collecting signatures on a petition to that effect. Where should I submit the signed petitions.
Depends which committee is considering him. That’s what you need to find out. For instance, Gil Hodges will be considered by the Golden Days committee in December of this year. I’ll be forwarding all the petitions, articles, and poll results I have to the chairman of the Golden Days committee.