HOF chances post 2022

[theshleps]

I have cards (signed) of the following guys and I only really collect HOFers. Do you think and of these folks have a serious chance at some point or should I sell them
Charlie Grimm
Marty Marion
Billy Martin
Vada Pinson
Mickey Vernon
Bucky Walters
Bill White
Joe Wood
Thanks for your upcoming opinions

[pclpads]

Sell.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by theshleps

I have cards (signed) of the following guys and I only really collect HOFers. Do you think and of these folks have a serious chance at some point or should I sell them
Charlie Grimm
Marty Marion
Billy Martin
Vada Pinson
Mickey Vernon
Bucky Walters
Bill White
Joe Wood
Thanks for your upcoming opinions

There are some interesting names on the list but sadly I do not believe any will make the HOF

[jingram058]

I would personally be happy with any of those guys going in, and I would think any of them might get a nod. Some are WAY overdue. I would add Cecil Travis and most especially, at the top of the list, Gil Hodges, as a way for the HOF to regain credibility and relevance. We've had lengthy threads extolling the virtues of guys not in, so that is not my point in replying. Just expressing my humble opinion.

[molenick]

One thing to consider is how long you would need to wait on the chance that one of these people might get in later. The Early Baseball Committee (pre-1950) will not meet again for 10 (!) years. The Golden Days Committee (1950-1969) will not meet again until 12/2026.

All this could change of course, but as of now most of our favorite pre-War candidates have very little chance of even making the ballot, let alone being elected, let alone being elected soon.

Full details here https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-fam...ras-committees

[molenick]

Adding that of the people mentioned on the thread so far, Gil Hodges is the only one on the current ballot https://baseballhall.org/news/era-co...-consideration

[Klrdds]

Some of these players deserve consideration , and in fact I believe most of them have appeared as finalists in past elections on the old veterans ballot prior to this recent change in voting categories and voting years . In truth however worthy we feel they may be for election I don't believe they will be elected anytime soon , or possibly in our lifetime if you're over forty

[G1911]

Leaving out whether I think these players should be hall of famers, I don't think any of them will be making it in the foreseeable future at all. Few of them will even appear on a ballot to be considered in the next ~15 years I think.

[ronniehatesjazz]

None of them will sadly IMO, but Pinson should be in hands down... almost reached 3,000 hits when it actually meant something and AS appearances seem to be not so important anymore.

Also, like others have said, it's a travesty that Gil Hodges isn't in. I also add Roger Maris, Dale Murphy, and Garvey to the list. Seems to me it the hall should live up to its name as a Hall of "Fame". If you were without question the best player for multiple years (back to back MVPs seem to qualify) and were a household name you should be in period. I couldn't care less of Rogers Bresnahan being in or not because he invented shin guards but apparently it's okay to go beyond stats to admit old timers like that because they were famous. Also, the Hall is a laughing stock now that Baines and Morris are in. Also, and I'll be in the minority here and pretty much everywhere else, let all the roids guys in!

[clydepepper]

I'm still pulling for the three Cubans: Minoso, Tiant and Oliva

IMO, They SHOULD go in before anyone else.


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