I believe this is correct, that Cummings is the only "player" for which the 10 rule didn't apply (or it didn't exist then, the exact rules in the early years are difficult to come by and sources contradict, implying there weren't many rules but maybe guidelines, I claim no expertise). It was bent for Joss
Doc Adams can be considered as an executive/writer, but I don't believe Crieghton has ever appeared on a ballot and cannot under the current committee (he died before it's starting year of consideration as well). Barnes may have but has not been considered due to the 10 rule in a very long time, and this doesn't seem likely to change. I stand corrected on the NA, so he has only 4 years instead of 9. If we're going to designate new major leagues the NA seems a clear-cut choice though
It's a joke, these two seem like obvious no-brainer top-tier nominees. Creighton especially should be exempt from this rule and make a ballot, as he died before a league now retroactively considered Major League Baseball even existed.
HOF card collectors might be against his inclusion, but I've never seen an argument actually against him or Barnes being inducted for their historical contributions and Barnes' level of play.
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