What NY Yankee should be in the HOF?

[Peter_Spaeth]

I would not vote for Shocker, but (for once) I agree with Kenny that he is the most qualified of the three. Munson was already in decline in terms of power when he died and I don't think his career numbers, even if he hung on for a few more years, would have been worthy of the HOF. Plus, you just can't credit him for what he might have done. Accordingly, he never received more than 15 percent of the vote.

PS I think we romanticize him because he was a Yankee, had a tough personality, and died prematurely. But he ended up with just over 100 HR and 1500 hits. That just doesn't get you into the Hall.

[Jlighter]

Urban Shocker should get in for his name alone.

I think Mattingly could be considered, not winning a championship really hurts him.

[Batter67up]

Meusel, Maris, and Munson are all good choices.

[triwak]

Originally Posted by Jlighter

I think Mattingly could be considered, not winning a championship really hurts him.

I kind of agree about Mattingly. Borderline. Appears the writers won't do it, but someday the Vet's committee might.

[Iron Horse]

Donnie baseball, Mr. Mattingly belongs in the Hall. He could do it all and for a span of 5-6 years he was amongst the best hitters in either league. A class act, great hitter, and lets not forget his glove work at first. If it wasn't for his back who knows...
I will put a vote in for Nettles as well.

[Al C.risafulli]

Nettles should get in on the basis of fighting Reggie Jackson at the team's victory party.

That was THE BEST.

BTW, compare Mattingly's career numbers with Kirby Puckett's.

-Al

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Al C.risafulli

That was THE BEST.

BTW, compare Mattingly's career numbers with Kirby Puckett's.

-Al

Mattingly started younger and had a second half of his career where he was a shadow of his former self, Puckett was cut down in his prime, I think that's the difference even though the stats are pretty similar.

[T206Fan]

Can Elston Howard get a little love for the hall?

12 time allstar
2 gold gloves
1 mvp
4 World series titles

[packs]

I think Mattingly is a HOFer too. I feel like a real HOFer was the best player in the game at some point in their career. There are plenty of HOFers who never were. But Mattingly was that player. That makes him a HOFer in my opinion even if he didn't hit the milestone numbers. For example, Puckett and Sandberg were never the best player in the league but they both got in.

I don't think saying Mattingly was a shadow of his former self is true. His 1992 and 1993 seasons were decent years and he was playing really well in 1994 before the strike. The guy was still the best first baseman in the league and he hit 417 his only time around October.

I also think Carl Mays is a HOFer but I'm not sure if he's really considered a Yankee. Although he did have his best seasons with the Yankees.

Of the recently retired Yankees I think Bernie Williams and Jorge Posada are HOFers too. Ichiro wears 51 because of Bernie. That tells you something.

[Jlighter]

Originally Posted by T206Fan

Can Elston Howard get a little love for the hall?

12 time allstar
2 gold gloves
1 mvp
4 World series titles

Pretty sure it's 6 World Series.

His stats really don't help, but the historical context of being the first black Yankee gives him a big bump.

[Nashvol]

George Steinbrenner

[chris6net]

Originally Posted by Nashvol

George Steinbrenner

Is a criminal!

[SteveMitchell]

Originally Posted by T206Fan

Can Elston Howard get a little love for the hall?

12 time allstar
2 gold gloves
1 mvp
4 World series titles

I'm impressed with Howard's numbers and have long believed Shocker should be in the Hall of Fame. Munson always impressed me by his drive - including what appeared to be quick feet on the bases. I might go for Thurman if I studied his record more closely but right now, I'm on the fence regarding his candidacy.

[Jlighter]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I would not vote for Shocker, but (for once) I agree with Kenny that he is the most qualified of the three. Munson was already in decline in terms of power when he died and I don't think his career numbers, even if he hung on for a few more years, would have been worthy of the HOF. Plus, you just can't credit him for what he might have done. Accordingly, he never received more than 15 percent of the vote.

PS I think we romanticize him because he was a Yankee, had a tough personality, and died prematurely. But he ended up with just over 100 HR and 1500 hits. That just doesn't get you into the Hall.

Valid points. His Postseason numbers are outstanding though.

[kmac32]

Carl Mays

[t206blogcom]

My vote is for Roger Maris.

[E93]

Let's have a Yankee moratorium for 25 years.
JimB