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AnonymousThe mission statement at the HOF reads, in part:
"Honoring, by enshrinement, those individuals who had exceptional careers, and recognizing others for their significant achievements."
Mission statements change, but this is the base criteria to get in.  61 homers in 1961 a career?  No.  61 homers in 1961 a significant achievement?  Maybe that's a consideration.