Changes to Hall of Fame Eras Committees eligibility

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Originally Posted by rats60

Why? The people who saw 19th and early 20th century guys play decided they weren't worthy of the Hall of Fame. Someone today would have nothing to add. As far as the Negro Leagues, those players received an up or down vote in 2006. I see no need to keep voting on them, just like players who can't get support from the Veteran's Committee. They should be dropped to debate other players.

I don't think that's a fair assessment of things. There are so many advanced metrics at play and a different appreciation of skills now that weren't considered or thought about in earlier iterations of the game, or the voters.

I think the HOF exists in large part to remember and honor the game's past. Why would it not reconsider the players of the past as well?