Baseball Hall Of Fame election

[packs]

Honestly I think Maris is the most deserving of the guys not in. What he did was remarkable and he was never the same after. I know it was one season, but it took his life and career away.

[Topps206]

I remember back in 2006 being shocked Maris wasn't in the HOF. I assumed he had already been in. Much as I like new Hall of Famers, I cannot find myself to support him.

[packs]

It was an incredible achievement and he what he had to overcome to do it should be enough to warrant him a plaque.

[Topps206]

Originally Posted by packs

It was an incredible achievement and he what he had to overcome to do it should be enough to warrant him a plaque.

A lot of people have incredible achievements. Critics say Hack Wilson only got one because of 191.

[w7imel]

Maris stats were respectable as well. 275 hr, 2 time mvp, seven world series apperences and a gold glove. Not to metion you take away Bonds, Mcguire and sosa's steroid inflated numbers and Maris would still be king.

[esd10]

tomy mullane is more deserving than Blyleven to have a plaque in the hof

[Topps206]

Originally Posted by esd10

tomy mullane is more deserving than Blyleven to have a plaque in the hof

I don't see why it should be one or the other.

[Topps206]

Originally Posted by w7imel

Maris stats were respectable as well. 275 hr, 2 time mvp, seven world series apperences and a gold glove. Not to metion you take away Bonds, Mcguire and sosa's steroid inflated numbers and Maris would still be king.

Players with more home runs (Too many to name) or just as many MVP awards (Murphy) aren't in. Some had more World Series appearances (Joe Collins) not even a blip on the radar. You can win a handful of Gold Gloves (Freehan) and that doesn't suffice.

Mazeroski's main reason for the HOF is his homer off of Ralph Terry. Do we want to induct someone simply because of a terrific home run year when people arguably think he shouldn't have even been MVP?

[w7imel]

Originally Posted by Topps206

Players with more home runs (Too many to name) or just as many MVP awards (Murphy) aren't in. Some had more World Series appearances (Joe Collins) not even a blip on the radar. You can win a handful of Gold Gloves (Freehan) and that doesn't suffice.

Mazeroski's main reason for the HOF is his homer off of Ralph Terry. Do we want to induct someone simply because of a terrific home run year when people arguably think he shouldn't have even been MVP?

My point being Maris should be talked about by future baseball fans. Not having him in the HOF you risk future generations not knowing or hearing about one of the most remarkable season in baseball. Does that make sence?