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Posted By: Gilbert Maines

Since many subscribe to the intrepretation that the rules in force at the time establish the validity of the statistic(s), it follows that no Negro League players should be enshrined due to their on field performance. Similarly, since there have been three long term HR kings in the sport's history (Williamson, Ruth and Maris), this most prized statistic should be sufficient grounds for enshrinement in the Hall of Fame (Fame is not necessarilly Achievement).

IMHO sections should be set up to honor those whose on field performance merits induction, those who are inducted due to popularity or fame, those who deserve recognition due to their team management or other non-playing contributions, those noteworthy individuals who participated primarilly in the Negro League, and other deserving catagories of baseball contributors. What an honor it would be to qualify for multiple catagories of recognition.

Who do you think deserves this multi-catagory honor?

How about McGraw, Ward and Anson, for openers?


Gil