HOF stiffs Vintage Players etc.

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Posted By: Paul

I know his name already came up on this Board, but I think the biggest shame is Bob Caruthers. By some accounts, he had the best winning percentage of all time. Others place him just behind Whitey Ford. In either case, how can someone first or maybe second on such an important stat not be in the Hall? Or even on the ballot?

I think the only listed players with a reasonable chance of getting voted in are Flood and perhaps Hodges or Torre. Flood, because the players feel they owe him a debt of gratitude. Hodges because there has been an outcry for along time, and Torre because his role as Yankee manager keeps him on everyone's mind. But it is awful tough to get a 75% vote when all of the players on the ballot are frankly borderline. The old Veterans Committee achieved the required 75% only because they met in person and were able to persuade each other at the meeting. The players who could attract 75% support on an honest ballot are already in.