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Posted By: Rob

Hey guys,

I really did enjoy the thread on whether or not Jim Rice should have made the HOF. I was looking at the current HOFers and scratched my head at a few prior inductees. I know I am a little younger (27), but even taking into account the era that these guys played in I think there are a few players that should absolutely not be in the HOF. In my opinion to be a Hall of Famer you have to be considered "Great", not very good, or just above average.

Here is my list of guys you shouldn't have gotten in based on stats with regards to their era:


Should not be in the HOF: Red Ruffing, Phil Rizzuto, Eppa Rixey, Fred Lindstrom, Jesse Haines, Enos Slaughter, Ted Lyons, Bill Mazeroski,

Borderline: Robin Roberts, Red Schoendienst, Kirby Puckett, Hal Newhouser, Jim Rice, Gary Carter, Waite Hoyt

Please let me know if I am out of line, and give me your thoughts. You guys know a lot better then me.

Thanks - Rob