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06-23-2011, 04:44 AM
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Negro Leaguers in the HOF - Any More?
I don't know if this has been discussed previously but I was wondering, will any more Negro Leaguers be inducted into the HOF or is that it? I didn't want to make it a poll, I am more interested in a discussion. Any opinions why yes/no would be interesting along with opinions on who else (if anyone) belongs.
Thanks!
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06-23-2011, 05:10 AM
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I'm sure that at some point in the future the HOF will put together another panel to research the matter and make additional selections. I could see it happening in another 5 - 10 years.
Off the top of my head, Dick Redding & John Donaldson come to mind as good future candidates along with Oscar "Heavy" Johnson, Dick Lundy & Alejandro Oms. Last edited by bcbgcbrcb; 06-23-2011 at 07:05 AM.
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06-23-2011, 06:50 AM
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I think there are a handful of NLers that still deserve to be in. Honestly, the Hall needs to just do one last NL vote. And the voters with the knowledge that "it's now or never" should take their time and get that final vote right. Not that they will though. There's guaranteed to still be a guy or two that deserves to get in that doesn't, but at this point the issue should be put to rest.
Now I know this is not gonna be a popular opinion, but I think they should do the exact same thing with the pre-war guys..One last vote.
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06-23-2011, 07:05 AM
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Might be a way to slide Minnie Minoso into the Hall. He had an almost Hall of Fame career in the bigs, but also was a star in the NL.
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06-23-2011, 07:07 AM
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In addition to those already mentioned, Nip Winters, Grant Johnson, and John Beckwith come to mind as guys who should be considered.
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06-23-2011, 08:13 AM
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My vote would go to Buck O'Neil -
Player, coach Negro league and he was named the first black coach in the major leagues, scout, also his efforts with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. O'Neil was a member of HOF Veterans Committee helped get Negro league players into the hall for years. Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and have awards named after him. He had fallen short in the Hall of Fame vote in 2006, but I would like see Buck get another chance to be voted on for his lifetime given to the game of baseball. He will always have a fan in me!!! John
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