Veterans Committee 12 finalists

[perezfan]

Well, I do think that Concepcion deserves induction. I know I'm in the minority, but he was a crucial factor in ALL of the Reds' Championship seasons, and was an absolute staple at shortstop throughout the '70s and '80s.

He was easily the best shortstop in baseball during the entire decade of the '70s and was a perennial All-Star. He did his job quietly day-in and day-out, and didn't seek publicity... largely because he did not speak English well. He was not a media darling and played in a small market his entire career. I hope he geats in.

As for Garvey, I despised him... my least favorite player in the '70s. But that's because he was so damned good. He should probably be in as well. There weren't many better first basemen during that era (if any). His peak years were better than Concepcion's, but he did not have the longevity.

Also... I watched hundreds of Dodger/Padre games in the '70s, and can't remember him ever making a physical or mental error. He scooped every bad throw that came his way, and there were a lot. He saved tons of "would be" errors by his teammates, and I don't think there's any stat for that. But those of us who watched him forever won't forget it.

[bigtrain]

From 1974 to 1980, Garvey averaged over .300 with over 20 HRs, 100 RBI and 200 hits per year. For those seven years, he was a hitting machine. True he didn't walk much but he didn't strike out a lot either.

[HRBAKER]

I will give Garvey his props for inspiring one of my favorite bumper stickers of all time; Steve Garvey es not mi Padre.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

I will give Garvey his props for inspiring one of my favorite bumper stickers of all time; Steve Garvey es not mi Padre.

Jeff,
That's a good one!! A true classic...
My all time favorite bumper stickers (not sports related though)- both from Newport Beach, CA in the 1970's:

On a psychedelic painted old van:
"Who am I, where am I, and am I having a good time?"

On a hammered, rusted out beach bomb cruiser car (simply spray painted on the side):
"Rust never sleeps"

LOL

[19cbb]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Well, I do think that Concepcion deserves induction. I know I'm in the minority, but he was a crucial factor in ALL of the Reds' Championship seasons, and was an absolute staple at shortstop throughout the '70s and '80s.

He was easily the best shortstop in baseball during the entire decade of the '70s and was a perennial All-Star. He did his job quietly day-in and day-out, and didn't seek publicity... largely because he did not speak English well. He was not a media darling and played in a small market his entire career. I hope he geats in.

Another vote for Concepcion