2006-07-30 06:47:24 · 8 answers · asked by yankeesfan4ever112514 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
He was definitely on a Hall of Fame track for his career with the MVP's the 61 HR's and just being an outstanding Five Tool Player. However, he was drained emotionally by the chase for 61 Home Runs. He was made out to be the villain to Mickey Mantle's hero, unfairly. He never regained the form of his early career. Though he was a big piece to the puzzle the gave the Cardinals a few World series appearances and wins in the late 60's.
All that said, he may not be a Hall of Fame Baseball Player, but by all accounts, Roger Maris was a Hall of Fame Man.
2006-07-30 07:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by eddiepaxil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he had one great season and a couple of good ones. The rest of his career he stank. That's like asking why isn't Brady Anderson in the Hall of Fame. Many people hold MLB records and are not in the HOF. I don't care if he broke the Babe's record or not, he doesn't deserve to be in the Hall. He even played for my beloved Cardinals and I still say no. The Hall is about players that either transcended the game or had a great career. He did neither. If he had hit 59 homers that year no one, except Yankees fans, would remember him. Now his teammate on the other hand. he definitely deserves he plaque in Cooperstown.
2006-07-30 13:55:12 · answer #2 · answered by spudric13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great question!! He should be in. Just like Lywn Swann is in the NFL hall of fame - Maris should be in the MLB hall of fame.
Swann didn't put up great numbers that ofter, but he had some great playoff games and great moments, same as Maris.
He hit more homeruns than anyone not on steriods ever!! 2 MVPs. He should be in.
2006-07-30 14:19:59 · answer #3 · answered by timmytude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He had the one incredible 61-homer year, but beyond that, Maris was just a solid, above-average player. He wasn't Hall of Fame caliber. Granted, he was a private, introverted person who didn't necessarily endear himself to the media or fans with his personality. Still, his "bottom line" doesn't indicate he should be in the Hall, at least not in my mind, nor in the minds of HOF voters.
2006-07-30 13:52:16 · answer #4 · answered by TC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems as though he should be. The argument that he had only one good year is ridiculous!! I mean a pitcher who pitches a no hitter automatically get into the Hall of Fame, and that may be his only one good game. His 61 home runs stood as a record for a number of years, and many felt it would never be surpassed.
Chow!!
2006-07-30 14:31:18 · answer #5 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the exception of that one year, overall he just wasn't that potent of a force, despite winning the MVP twice.
Years leading Batting - 18 (121) (Average HOFer ~ 27)
Years in top 10 Batting - 57 (419) (Average HOFer ~ 144)
HOF Standards: Batting - 22.0 (600) (Average HOFer ~ 50)
HOF Monitor: Batting - 83.0 (197) (Likely HOFer > 100)
2006-07-30 13:56:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He only had two great years.....the rest of his career was very ordinary.
2006-07-30 13:51:01 · answer #7 · answered by danceman528 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should be, and Pete Rose too.
2006-07-30 14:03:06 · answer #8 · answered by eightbraker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋