Rip

Peter_Spaeth · #1 08-28-2021, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark17

I'm thinking his excellent defense and close to .300 average for a few more years would have to help him. He also hit .320 with 7 RBI in the 1978 World Series (and .278 with a HR in the Championship Series.) That adds, not subtracts.

Clemente's death was inspirational and elevated him. The Bostock, Agganis, Piccolo, and Hubbs deaths were tragic, and I think the pathos and their unrealized potential balance against each other somewhat.

But Munson's death was caused by him flying a plane that was more powerful than he was used to.... and not to be too judgemental of a guy who lost his life, he died because he made a really bad decision. So his early death adds nothing in my opinion, but subtracts a lot.

Fair enough. Do you think he should be in the Hall?

Mark17 · #2 08-28-2021, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Fair enough. Do you think he should be in the Hall?

Not before Freehan.... and probably not at all.

Peter_Spaeth · #3 08-28-2021, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark17

Not before Freehan.... and probably not at all.

I think that's right, although I wouldn't mind seeing him in either.