Single Player Collection: Orlando Cepeda

[Jason19th]

I will always root for the Hall to elect Pedro Cepeda. He was a truly great player who basically matched Josh Gibson’s stats every time they played in the same league. Prior to Clemente he was the unarguable greatest player from Puerto Rico (which remember is part of America). It would also Be so cool to see the first father son duo in the Hall

[Jay Wolt]

Jeff very impressive collection!

[packs]

Originally Posted by Jason19th

I will always root for the Hall to elect Pedro Cepeda. He was a truly great player who basically matched Josh Gibson’s stats every time they played in the same league. Prior to Clemente he was the unarguable greatest player from Puerto Rico (which remember is part of America). It would also Be so cool to see the first father son duo in the Hall

I agree completely. There is no better time than now to elect Pedro Cepeda to the HOF. He flat out refused any participation in the Negro Leagues because he felt so strongly that racial segregation was wrong. A lot of HOF voters like to discount the leagues he did play in, but there is good reason for there not to be Negro League stats for him.

[NATCARD]

I agree with him being in the HOF. This would be a great thing for Orlando to see while he is still with us. With all of the HOF losses in 2020, Orlando is now the 10th oldest living Hall of Famer. Jeff W

[Kevin]

Jeff, thank you so much for posting this. How did you meet Mr Cepeda and how did you continue the friendship? I'm currently teaching virtually (lunch) while overseeing my 6 year old's virtual learning .

[Jobu]

Terrific collection! Here is my lone Cepeda photo.