Hack Wilson -vs- Ted Kluszewski HOF?

[almostdone]

I have seen a few threads on the topic of how is in the Hall as compared to how has been left out. I think that Kluzuski's carrer was great but not HOF material. I have always thought that Wilson should be the first batter in the Hall of Fame that shouldn't be there. That being said while you can compare their carrers (with out without the 191 RBIs) I don't feel either should be in but both remembered in history much like the the Ted is. Just my humble opinion.
Drew

[LanceRoten]

I tend to agree with an above poster who says Kluszewski appears to be more a stepping stone to other candidates(Cash, Rocky, Frank Howard) and Albert Belle's stats do blow him out the water. But, for a few seasons there Ted was pretty doggone dominant. Personal opinion on Hack Wilson is this, he shouldn't be anywhere near the Hall but is basically because of that one season.

[Robextend]

What is the big difference then, between Hack Wilson and Roger Maris? Wilson had a good career, but his overall numbers certainly don't scream HOF. So if both are basically known for one huge accomplishment why is Wilson in and Maris not?

For the record I don't believe either should be in.

Rob

[E93]

He was very good, but I think it is difficult to argue for HOF worthiness based on such a short career (7 full seasons). If one has to make the argument based on comparisons with relatively weaker HOFers that many don't think deserve to be there, then I think that says it all.
JimB

[LanceRoten]

Originally Posted by Robextend

What is the big difference then, between Hack Wilson and Roger Maris? Wilson had a good career, but his overall numbers certainly don't scream HOF. So if both are basically known for one huge accomplishment why is Wilson in and Maris not?

For the record I don't believe either should be in.

Rob

Good point. Who was on the Vet Committee in '79? Might explain it. It's post Frisch, but some other good ol' boy networking got him in possibly . As for Roger, never understood so much support for Maris' HOF bid either. He's not close either IMO.