Great post, Larry. It blows my mind that it took the BBWAA 15 years to vote him in (and by 1 vote). You lead your league in home runs your first seven seasons (and as you mentioned, all the Major Leagues for six of the seven), yet that's not impressive enough?
He just missed making it to the playoffs in '55, his last year with the Indians. They won 93 games, and the Yankees won 96. So close.
This should be the top story on ESPN's home page, not some dumb basketball score. He deserves that respect.
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