I believe I have said this before, but wouldn't it be nice if the HOF assembled a pioneer committee truly versed in the 19th century game and inducted a group from this era. A few years ago this was done with Negro League players.
This idea may gain some momentum in the near future as players tainted by the steroid era come up for election. The HOF will have 3 choices to ensure they will have inductees every year. I'm sure there is no desire for a year in which no one is inducted. 1. Admit HOF caliber players sullied by steroids, 2. Not admit HOF type steroid players and, instead, induct weak candidates to ensure there is an induction ceremony, or 3. encourage more inductees through the veteran's committee or some other special committee such as a 19th century committee. What do you think?
Last edited by GaryPassamonte; 08-15-2010 at 02:19 PM.
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