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Posted By: Chris

With yesterdays Hall of fame induction, I couldn't help but wonder as I do from time to time, why Barney Dryfuss is not in the HOF. His contibutions to the game are numerous. One of the great owners of the early century. Made the challenge to the Boston owner to have a World Series. Built the first all steele ballpark in the NL, Which by the way, all his friends thought he was crazy for spending all that $ on building it. He had the vision that he could fill it with paying customers, and he did. He never sold a player as was customary in that day. He felt players were not property. He invested player's $ for them and guaranteed they would not lose $. He also gave his share of $ from the First World Series to his players. The only time in history the losing players got more than the winners. From all accounts the man was a genious. Migrating from Germany and quickly becoming one of the great owners of all time. He was also very well respected by other owners. He also was the man responsible for making all the team schedules which was a major headache back then due to travel and other things. Sorry to ramble. I know you all probably have your one guy you think should be in. Mine is Barney dreyfuss.