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Runscott 12-10-2013 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mighty bombjack (Post 1215768)
Not to be a pedant, but there are only 208 former MLB players and 35 Negro Leaguers currently in the Hall. That is a pretty damn small number, but your point is taken.
As the number '208' relates to 'great' former MLB baseball players, I think it's quite large. In a 'Hall of Average' it would be small. In a 'Hall of Above Average' it is probably about right.

brewing 12-11-2013 07:41 AM
I'm surprised no one mentioned Dick Allen. Mattingly isn't near his level.

murphusa 12-11-2013 08:00 AM
From their site

The Hall of Fame is comprised of 300 elected members. Included are 208 former major league players, 28 executives, 35 Negro leaguers, 19 managers and 10 umpires.

In my number I would not include the umps, managers, exec's or most of the Negro league players, only those who had a significant MLB career.

My feeling on this point is that the league while professional was on par with the PCL, Texas leagues etc. and not a major league

dgo71 12-11-2013 10:03 PM
Your HOF would have a lot of glaring oversights.


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