First HoF Class Question

[rats60]

Ruth, Gehrig and Clemente are three of them.

[almostdone]

Originally Posted by rats60

Ruth, Gehrig and Clemente are three of them.

You got the first three. My apologies though. I reread my post and realized I made a mistake and there are four members of the Hall of Fame in the “less than five year” category not five.

So anyone know the last one without looking it up?

Drew

[howard38]

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[rats60]

The 5 year rule was made in 1954 so it would have to be someone inducted before that.

[almostdone]

Originally Posted by rats60

The 5 year rule was made in 1954 so it would have to be someone inducted before that.

Yes and no. Just a hint. Still looking for the last one. If no one guesses I give it tonight.

Drew

[dgo71]

Originally Posted by almostdone

Yes and no. Just a hint. Still looking for the last one. If no one guesses I give it tonight.

Drew

Joe DiMaggio?

[almostdone]

Originally Posted by dgo71

Joe DiMaggio?

Yes. The four were Ruth, Gerhig, DiMaggio and Clemente. DiMaggio last played in 1951 and was inducted in 1955.

Gerhig and Clemente were both inducted due to their special circumstances and Ruth was inducted in its inaugural vote long before any precedents were formed making Joe DiMaggio the only HOFer to be voted in before five years without special circumstances (depending how you view Ruth’s).

Drew

[clydepepper]

Teddy Ballgame?