Posted By:
Todd (nolemmings)that the normal period is waived in the event of death during the playing career. I'm not sure why they have such a rule, as it may lead to a vote-in based on passion rather than performance, but, remarkably, they didn't ask my opinion.
regards........todd
P.S. TBob, Ken Landreaux did not die during his career, although it may have seemed that way to some of us once he left the Twins. I think Ken is still alive and well, and that you may be thinking of the late Lyman Bostock.