Pat Gillick Elected

[rhettyeakley]

Rob, I agree it will probably happen in our lifetime, BUT I don't want it to happen. Regardless of whether it has revolutionized the way we interpret statistics or not.

IMO Broadcasters, GM's, Umpires, Commissioners, Labor Leaders, Satisticians, etc. should not be located in the same HOF as the ballplayers and Managers. Maybe a seperate wing within the HOF but not members on par with the actual participants in the game. I know most will disagree with my take but I accept that.
-Rhett

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

Rob, I agree it will probably happen in our lifetime, BUT I don't want it to happen. Regardless of whether it has revolutionized the way we interpret statistics or not.

IMO Broadcasters, GM's, Umpires, Commissioners, Labor Leaders, Satisticians, etc. should not be located in the same HOF as the ballplayers and Managers. Maybe a seperate wing within the HOF but not members on par with the actual participants in the game. I know most will disagree with my take but I accept that.
-Rhett

Aren't most of them technically in a separate wing? Thought was the case already, could be wrong about that though and too lazy to look it up!

[Chris-Counts]

I'm really glad I'm not a Hall of Fame collector. As I often say, there are too many suits and not enough flannels in Cooperstown. Just wait until it's Bud's turn ...

[triwak]

Dave (toppcat),

The writers and broadcasters are indeed, given a separate wing and are NOT, in fact considered INDUCTEES of the HOF. They are actually considered HONOREES. Fellow broadcasters often call their peers Hall-of-famers, but that's technically not correct. However, players, managers, umpires, executives and pioneers ARE inductees, and thus true members of the hall. I agree Rhett, I wish that only players and managers were given that distinction. The umps and execs should be honored like the writers and broadcasters but not on equal footing as the players. BUT.... I collect ALL the inductees, so now I'm off to find a Pat Gillick card!

[triwak]

BTW Rhett,

Thanks for the 1928 Zeenut Bud Teachout card - just arrived today! He's the grandfather of a good friend of mine, and I've been looking for that one for awhile. I'll post it on the pick-up thread as soon as I get a new scanner!

Ken Wirt