Pre War Era Players you don't see in HOF discussions

[theshowandme]

Originally Posted by Seven

Might be slightly outside of the scope of what you are asking, but there are some players who played in the Negro Leagues, pre-war that should be getting another look.

Oliver Marcell is one of them. He was referred to as "Ghost." Judy Johnson considered him to be one of the best fielding infielders. He was good with the stick as well.

Dick Lundy, a Shortstop received similar praise from New York Giants manager, John McGraw.

Spottswood Poles

The “Black Ty Cobb”

Purple Heart in France and buried in Arlington National Cemetery

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I feel like I'm the only one constantly scratching my head that Will White isn't in.

[jingram058]

All the guys I feel are overlooked have been discussed here multiple times. They're never getting in. But that doesn't stop me or anyone else from treating them as if they actually are: Cecil Travis, Riggs Stephenson, Charlie Grimm and, yes, Bob Johnson.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Riggs played so many partial seasons; that was and will forever be his downfall.

[bbcard1]

Bucky Walters and Stan Hack are two I like.

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

Bucky Walters and Stan Hack are two I like.

+1 and +1. Love them both, and I collect them both. 41 Play Ball Walters and 35 Diamond Stars Hack. Two great cards.

[packs]

I’ve always thought Larry Doyle doesn’t get enough consideration. He was easily the best second baseman in the National League during his time.

Another guy who’s name isn’t thrown around a lot is Wally Berger. Never going to be a HOFer but what a beast before he got injured. Completely forgotten by time.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by theshowandme

Spottswood Poles

The “Black Ty Cobb”

Purple Heart in France and buried in Arlington National Cemetery

Spottswood has recently been discovered by new home town of Winchester, VA, where he was born and raised, and they now have a field and road named after him.

[theshowandme]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

Spottswood has recently been discovered by new home town of Winchester, VA, where he was born and raised, and they now have a field and road named after him.

Nice!

I visit Arlington at least one a year and made sure to find him last year

He’s buried somewhat close to HOFer Jud Wilson

[mq711]

I’m at Arlington Cemetery a couple times a year also, where is his gravestone?

Originally Posted by theshowandme

Nice!

I visit Arlington at least one a year and made sure to find him last year

He’s buried somewhat close to HOFer Jud Wilson

[mq711]

I’m at Arlington Cemetery a couple times a year also, where is his gravestone?

Originally Posted by theshowandme

Nice!

I visit Arlington at least one a year and made sure to find him last year

He’s buried somewhat close to HOFer Jud Wilson

[theshowandme]

Originally Posted by mq711

I’m at Arlington Cemetery a couple times a year also, where is his gravestone?

Section 42

I suggest this app to navigate the cemetery

Also, lots of ballplayers in that cemetery including one of two MLB players to be killed in WW2, Elmer Gedeon. I show off some graves here: https://net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=335674

[darwinbulldog]

Urban Shocker.

In 412 career games:
187-117 career record
59.0 WAR
60th ranked pitcher in MLB history (JAWS)

There are already 84 pitchers in the Hall, but rarely any grumblings for Shocker.

[Orioles1954]

John Donaldson and Cecil Travis.