HOF Early Baseball Era Ballots are out

[shagrotn77]

The Vic Harris Toleteros card is from his managerial days, but he does have at least one issue as a player - a 1930-34 Harrison Studio Postcard. Tubby Scales has one, too. Can’t say that I know much about these, but I'd imagine that they're probably incredibly rare.

[Seven]

Would love to see Buck O'Neil finally get his due. It was a shame he could never get in when he was alive, despite doing so much for the Negro League players.

From the other section of the Ballot, I think Minnie, Kaat and Hodges should all make the bill.

I struggle with the sort of thing, my mind says Small Hall, my heart says Big Hall.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Seven

Would love to see Buck O'Neil finally get his due. It was a shame he could never get in when he was alive, despite doing so much for the Negro League players.

From the other section of the Ballot, I think Minnie, Kaat and Hodges should all make the bill.

I struggle with the sort of thing, my mind says Small Hall, my heart says Big Hall.

Regarding the size of the hall. To me it should be as big or small as necessary for all the deserving people to be in.
And to me there should be no long periods between committee voting and there should be no size limit for these committees. To me it should be to get it as right as possible.

[cardinalcollector]

I was fortunate enough to get Buck O'Neills autograph at the St. Louis National (#16) in 1995.

[oldjudge]

I agree with Gary that it is a shame that there are no solely 19th century players on the list. There are several players and pioneers from that period who are more deserving than some of the “feel good” candidates on this list. I think no one from this list should get in. The talent level at the HOF is diluted enough already.

[bgar3]

Also agree with Gary and Jay, especially for Doc Adams.

[scotgreb]

The two "locks" in my mind for the 2022 were both omitted from their respective ballots: Doc Adams and Tommy John. What the hell do I know? Scott