Santo finally makes the HOF

[freddiefreeman5]

On the bright side though, I now know that Dale Murphy will get in one day by some "commitee".

[frikativ54]

I now feel better about Jeff Bagwell's chances...

[frikativ54]

I now feel better about Jeff Bagwell's chances...

By saying this, my goal was not to diminish Ron Santo's achievements. While he was a little before my time, he did excellent work both on and off the field. It's just sad that he won't be there to enjoy his induction.

[sox83cubs84]

By saying this, my goal was not to diminish Ron Santo's achievements. While he was a little before my time, he did excellent work both on and off the field. It's just sad that he won't be there to enjoy his induction.

He would have if not for Joe Morgan and his pals on the old living HoFer Veterans Committee that went out of their way to ensure that no one joined "their" club. Santo deserves it, he's now got it; his ability to enjoy it was taken away by Morgan and his elitist cronies already enshrined.

Dave Miedema

[sylbry]

He would have if not for Joe Morgan and his pals on the old living HoFer Veterans Committee that went out of their way to ensure that no one joined "their" club. Santo deserves it, he's now got it; his ability to enjoy it was taken away by Morgan and his elitist cronies already enshrined.

Dave Miedema

How many times was a ballot cast and he wasn't elected, 18? 20? 22? Can't blame all of those strike outs on Morgan.

This certain appears to be nothing more than a rigged election. Wouldn't be surprised if one of the selection criteria questions (if there was one that is) was "would you vote for Ron Santo?"

I don't see why the Veterans Committee even still exists. These players have been well vetted by the Writers. The original purpose of the Veterans Committee was to enshrine players the Writers never saw play. Not the case any longer.

[gingi79]

On the bright side though, I now know that Dale Murphy will get in one day by some "commitee".

I had this exact thought. Now that Santo is on, how far behind can Dale be? Frankly, being the best player in the NL for 5 straight seasons and 2 batting crowns should have got him in. Shame on the HOF committee for using the fact he wasn't a stat compiler as a reason. He played way past his prime because of his value as a leader and a professional which tanked his BA. If he retired in 1986, I have no doubt he's in the Hall by now.

[earlywynnfan]

One thing that nobody seems to bring up is position!?! Santo played 3B, the most under-represented position in the Hall.

Quick: think of a good-hitting and great-fielding 3B, all time. Can you name 8 better than Santo? 5?

What about slugging 1B? How many before you come to Bagwell?

Quality OF, does lots of things very well, but not one better than anyone? You can list for half an hour before Murphy.


Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com

[SkubeBats]

Ted Simmons should be in the Hall Of Fame before Santo or Rice!