I'm not looking for the obvious ones that always appear on here - Joe Jackson or Pete Rose. I'm talking about eligible players, managers, or others who have been overlooked.
My vote goes to Marvin Miller, who changed the game as much as anyone over the past 50 years. Who would you induct?
2006-10-04 06:18:39 · 20 answers · asked by Craig S 7 in Sports ➔ Baseball
OK, since I can't vote for Pete or Joe
(let's say YOU already put them in - great)
I 'd guess I'd have to go with Van Lingle Mungo!
:-)
O.K. - seriously - Ron Santo !
2006-10-04 06:37:58 · answer #1 · answered by Moebuggy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buck ONeil without blinking.
I know that a couple people already said Buck Oneil already, but this guy is at true legend and it is sad that he isn't in the Hall of Fame. He has been a true ambasador of the game and represent what is good about the game and why we all are fans. Don't forget he was a pretty decent ball player in his own right playing for the KC Monarchs in the ***** Leagues. (granted statistics in the ***** Leagues are cloudy at best, but it wasn't his or anyones fault), but he had a .288 career batting Average with 4 years hitting over .300. After his playing and managing days were over with the Monarchs he became a scout and signed future hall of Famer Lou Brock. And he's still going all around the coutnry to spread his love of the game and he's in his 90's. Heck most people in the 90's has to wear diapers and needs help. He created the ***** League Baseball Hall of Fame to make sure that the league would not fade into memory . and Ted Willams in his induction speech did mention him in name as one of the players that belonged next to him in the Hall of fame.
He always seems sincere and humble, and is a true sportsman and a ambasador of the game. I hope he gets in next year. It would be sad if someobdy has to accept his award that he truly deserves for him
2006-10-05 00:24:47 · answer #2 · answered by football298 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buck O'Neal. Without question. A pioneer of the sport who is still active in the game
2006-10-04 17:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by ktar0420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goose Gossage...
He helped define the role known as "closer" He was feared by all who had to face him... or even those that MIGHT have to.
His look was iconic, and he was one of the most unique and talented figures in the game back in the 70s & 80s.
2006-10-04 14:44:21 · answer #4 · answered by baseballfan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Andre Dawson
2006-10-04 17:18:43 · answer #5 · answered by smitty 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Alan Trammell.
2006-10-04 13:38:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goose
2006-10-04 16:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by 2ndammendmentsupporter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to vote for Gil Hodges. He was a great first baseman and a great manager. I can't believe he has been so overlooked. Even the Dodgers won't retire his #14!!! Talk about disrespect
2006-10-04 14:37:48 · answer #8 · answered by Donna J 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
THE ONLY ANSWER is..........Buck O'Neil....if you have all been keeping up with this man the last several weeks you have not got one ounce of "blood" in you....you are heartless and will all go to hell......he has earned it and no one more deserving for all he did for "black" baseball......everyone of you that wrote someone else in should go back in and modify their first answer!!!!!!!!
2006-10-04 16:42:56 · answer #9 · answered by Mickey Mantle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ron Santo- He is way overdue for the Hall of Fame.
2006-10-04 14:09:41 · answer #10 · answered by TK 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋