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Posted By: barrysloate

Bob- you alluded to the problem when you referenced "politically correct." I've always suspected that a large number of players got in due to politics- having the right connections in the veterans committee, or being courted by a group of influential "lobbyists" who were close to the voters. No doubt players like Mays and Aaron get inducted no matter what, but too many marginal players have gotten in for all the wrong reasons. Yes, Effa Manley may have made a contribution to the Negro Leagues but maybe the time had finally come to have a woman in the hall.