Best Team Without HoF Players

novakjr · #1 03-23-2014, 10:19 PM

c Elston Howard(if it weren't for Yogi blocking him all those years, he'd be the easiest choice, Simmons is so damn close though)
1b McGriff
2b jeff kent(if he gets in, then whitaker)
3b Rosen
ss Omar(if he eventually gets in, then Trammell or Conception)
of Dale Murphy
of Albert Belle
of Maris
dh Edgar

sp Mussina, Schilling, Tiant, Hershiser, Billy Pierce

KCRfan1 · #2 03-23-2014, 10:53 PM

Great selections from everyone thus far! Any of the teams that have been assembled could win a World Series. The variety of players chosen have been excellent, and the players all have storied careers. It's safe to say this is a trip down memory lane for us. I love Frank Howard in the DH role.

AgonyandIvy · #3 03-24-2014, 12:22 AM

1B: Don Mattingly
2B: Willie Randolph
3B: Darrell Evans
SS: Maury Wills
C: Javy Lopez
LF: Tim Raines
CF: Dale Murphy
RF: Roger Maris
DH: Juan Gonzalez
SP: Luis Tiant
RP: Dan Quizenberry

bbcard1 · #4 03-24-2014, 07:33 AM

You know, I was thinking about this. I think a good case could be made for Bill White when you consider both his career and his time a a league president.

I think the aptly named Dick Allen would statistically measure up.

Steve Garvey or Gil Hodges would make nice representatives at first base.

Tim Raines is much, much better than a number of outfielders already in the hall.

Finally, one who does not get his due is Maury Wills. He was an evolutionary player in the game. His post-career stuff hurt him, but anyone would take Maury in his prime as their shortstop.

bosoxfan · #5 03-24-2014, 02:19 PM

C- Ted Simmons. I believe he was on the HOF ballot just one year. That's wrong
1B- Dick Allen
2B- Lou Whitaker
3B- Al Rosen. Would be in if it weren't for back problems.
SS- Vern Stephens.
OF- Tony Oliva. Would be in if it weren't for knee problems.
OF- Tim Raines. Will/should be in someday.
OF- Dwight Evans
SP/L Jim Kaat
SP/R Louie Tiant
RP/L Billy Wagner
RP/R John Wetteland

KCRfan1 · #6 03-24-2014, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbcard1

You know, I was thinking about this. I think a good case could be made for Bill White when you consider both his career and his time a a league president.

I think the aptly named Dick Allen would statistically measure up.

Steve Garvey or Gil Hodges would make nice representatives at first base.

Tim Raines is much, much better than a number of outfielders already in the hall.

Finally, one who does not get his due is Maury Wills. He was an evolutionary player in the game. His post-career stuff hurt him, but anyone would take Maury in his prime as their shortstop.

I agree with all of your points, and yes, Bill White has really flown under the radar.

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