Santo finally makes the HOF

[emann]

http://napervillesun.suntimes.com/sp...l-of-fame.html

[both-teams-played-hard]

Only 2 years late. I'm sure Dave M. is happy.

[freddiefreeman5]

Just another reason the Hall of Fame has lost all credibility.

Santo is not a hall of famer, sorry.

[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.

[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

[both-teams-played-hard]

Just another reason the Hall of Fame has lost all credibility.

Santo is not a hall of famer, sorry.

Nice. Poo poo on a collective birthday cake. Have you seen Santo play? In person or on TV ? If you have, then my sincere apologies.

[freddiefreeman5]

Nice. Poo poo on a collective birthday cake. Have you seen Santo play? In person or on TV ? If you have, then my sincere apologies.

Do you think Santo knows that he got in?