2016 Pre-Integration Era HOF Candidates

[PolarBear]

von der Ahe should have been in the HOF 70 years ago. He was the first true promoter of baseball and an accomplished showman. His St. Louis Browns won four straight pennants in the 1880's.

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by PolarBear

von der Ahe should have been in the HOF 70 years ago. He was the first true promoter of baseball and an accomplished showman. His St. Louis Browns won four straight pennants in the 1880's.

Truth! The dude put a "Shoot The Chutes" water slide ride at the ballpark.

I'd like to see the HOF induct more of the guys from the early years. Duncan Curry for example.

[cardsfan73]

Originally Posted by PolarBear

von der Ahe should have been in the HOF 70 years ago. He was the first true promoter of baseball and an accomplished showman. His St. Louis Browns won four straight pennants in the 1880's.

I agree 100%! Often overlooked how important a role he played in the early days of the game. Even when I am talking baseball with the locals they don't know about von der Ahe.