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Posted By: Frank Evanov

It took Joe DiMaggio 7 years to be inducted,

David, Joe D retired in 1951 and he was inducted into the HOF in 1955. Rumors that he was going to un-retire and sign with the Pirates are said to be the main reason he was not elected in his first year of eligibility. [In the 50's, there was a one year waiting period after retirement before possible induction. The wait is five years now.]

BTW, I can't see either Santo or Hodges in the Hall.

Frank