Today's Game Ballot

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by MacDice

I think Bud and Lou both go in

Their "Who's On First" routine is already a Cooperstown staple. It's also my ringtone.

Tom C

[almostdone]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

Their "Who's On First" routine is already a Cooperstown staple. It's also my ringtone.

Tom C

Haha. Now that was funny!
Drew

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The is a special rule for HOF voting for umpires and managers if they are 65 or older.

Managers and umpires with 10 or more years in baseball and retired for at least five years.

Candidates who are 65 years or older are eligible six months following retirement

[Sivart31]

So then, Leyland got snubbed? He would fall in that age bracket as well, no?

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Sivart31

So then, Leyland got snubbed? He would fall in that age bracket as well, no?

Leland is fine as far as the age bracket goes, but doesn't qualify because he retired at the end of 2013 (no 5 year wait time yet) as the OP already mentioned.

Here is Mr. Leland, my daughter Sadie & me about 6 years ago. FWIW, I vote that Jim Leland gets into the HOF.

[Sivart31]

Great pic! But as I understand it, if you are over 65 you only have to wait 6 months....so I am confused. I assumed Jim would probably be a 50/50 guy to get in - i hope he does because he is one of my favorites.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Sivart31

Great pic! But as I understand it, if you are over 65 you only have to wait 6 months....so I am confused. I assumed Jim would probably be a 50/50 guy to get in - i hope he does because he is one of my favorites.

Thanks. I re-read the rule regarding age- gotcha.
So he is eligible, but is not receiving the love so far...