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Originally Posted by packs
The Hall of Fame is a historical museum but you’re suggesting people interested in the museum would find history boring.
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No, I'm just suggesting that inducting players that most people have never heard of or seen play because it's been over 100 years won't do much to increase attendance at the induction ceremony. Also, the ballot that was just voted on was made up of the 8 players selected for consideration from all players who played the significant portion of their career prior to 1980 which includes 19th century players. No 19th century players were selected to be on the ballot that was voted on. It doesn't mean they won't be in the future although it does seem unlikely because the emphasis appears to be to consider more recent players.