Will Roger Maris ever get into the HOF?

[D. Bergin]

As a Yankee fan and as a Roger Maris fan, I say no.

If he somehow does make the Hall, there will be a bump simply because it will be surprising, but Roger's card already carries a premium above many other HOF'ers because of his milestones and overall popularity in the hobby.

I think, especially in the last couple years, several popular, but not HOF caliber players have seen a bump, even beyond many established HOF'ers. Especially when it comes to their "Rookie" cards.

I think it's a good thing. As collectors age, they're becoming more intrigued by players that captured their imagination in their younger days.

Yankees have several other examples: Mattingly, Munson, Randolph, Guidry

A few on other teams off the top of my head, I've noticed movement on: Mark Fidrych, Fernando Valenzuela, Bobby Grich, Dwight Evans, Jose Canseco


I'm sure a few of those guys are because of anticipation of one day getting in the Hall........especially after the Baines enshrinement...........but certainly not all of them.

I'm sure there's lots more examples.