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Old 12-02-2007, 09:05 PM
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Default New Veterans Committee- Every 5 Years Pre-War Players
Posted By: peter chao

The Rule Against Perpetuities for modern players is that upon the conclusion of a player's career the privilege of being called a Hall of Famer shall vest or not vest within 21 years. By the way, if this rule was applicable around the time Bill Mazeroski was considered he would have been barred from consideration by the voters. Maz got in 25+ years after the conclusion of his career.

Peter C.

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