Best Team Without HoF Players

[KCRfan1]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.