Who Should Be in the Hall that isn't

[packs]

I wouldn't have any problem with Albert Belle being in. Ross Youngs died during his career, but he had a similarly short one. I can't think of any other players in the league who were in Belle's class besides Ken Griffey Jr and Frank Thomas at the time and they are both surefire HOFers.

[Anthony S.]

I'd let Albert Belle in if they unveiled his plaque during his acceptance speech and it read "Joey Belle." He'd probably start throwing the lighter HOFer's in attendance at the plaque. Good TV.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Anthony S.

I'd let Albert Belle in if they unveiled his plaque during his acceptance speech and it read "Joey Belle." He'd probably start throwing the lighter HOFer's in attendance at the plaque. Good TV.

His only problem is that he pissed off all the sports writers - they will never vote him in. To be on 'their' bad side and still get in, you actually have to be a qualified HOF'er, like Ted Williams.

[drc]

I don't think he's Hall worthy, but if you read his stats Belle had some years where he put up Ruthian numbers.

I also agree that Bo Jackson was great. I can't stand Deon Sanders' personality (Can anyone?), but he was a first team all-time great football player and a legit MLB baseball player. He would have had a fine MLB career if he'd did it full time. Again, I can't stand the guy, but he was one of the 4-5 best football players I've ever seen, and I've seen folks like Walter Payton and Lawrence Taylor.

[KNH]

Since the start of this thread there have been many names listed that we think should be in the HOF. My question is this:

Would you rather have 1 or 2 guys that may be deserving miss the hall of fame or have a couple dozen get in that maybe aren't deserving?

This is the HOF. It is not for the "very good" or the "could have done this if" players. There are way too many of those players mentioned. As previously stated. Let's not water it down.

[Edwolf1963]

Andy Stankiewicz

(Just kidding )

Seriously, didn't see Allie Reynolds on anyone's list. (I may have overlooked?) Always thought he deserved.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allie_Reynolds

[Joe_G.]

There are several great players that deserve consideration, but one, that has unjustly been denied admission. I'm astonished that on a pre-war board his name wasn't mentioned with regularity, only finding his way onto a couple posts. In the 1870s, when the catcher's position was of utmost importance (make or break a team), he was the icon of the game. He then transitioned to 3rd base where he played very well. Championships followed him where ever he went. I challenge anyone to read the book "Catcher" by Peter Morris and not include Deacon White as your top choice as most deserving.