I don't understand why Al Oliver doesn't get more love from the Hall of Fame voters. He is top 100 in real categories. 2743 hits 58th all time, 4083 total bases 83rd all time, 529 doubles 43rd all time 1326 RBIs 100th all time.
His last series, he hit .375 in the 1985 ALCS. He won game 2 with a walk off single in the bottom of the 10th and game 4 with a 2-run double in the top of the 9th in a 3-1 win. Both hits were off Royals closer Dan Quisenberry. Then the Blue Jays and everyone else colluded to not sign Oliver in 1986.
Oliver received a 680k settlement that illegally ended his career prematurely. However, that doesn't make up for being denied the honor of joining the 3000 hit club and the Hall of Fame enshrinement soon after. Voters have no problem electing people who were part of the collusion, but what about the players who they damaged? Hopefully the voters allow Al Oliver to enjoy election while he is alive after what they did to Ron Santo and Dick Allen.
Last edited by rats60; 12-17-2024 at 09:33 AM.
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