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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
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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.