Is Dahlen a lock ????? VS others at position why not ??

[Fred]

The HOF should really look towards creating a "pioneers of the game" section that recognizes the early players from baseball history like Ross Barnes and a host of other 19th century players.

[ejharrington]

Originally Posted by Fred

The HOF should really look towards creating a "pioneers of the game" section that recognizes the early players from baseball history like Ross Barnes and a host of other 19th century players.

I 100% agree Barnes should in the HOF.

[GregMitch34]

What hour tomorrow do they announce who is in?

[Topps206]

I'm thinking in the afternoon, around 2:00 or 3:00.

[sayhey24]

11 am on MLB Network (according to the HOF website).

Greg

[GregMitch34]

correct

BTW an SGC 40 Dahlen t206 (Boston) went for about $70 tonight on the Bay

[Topps206]

Originally Posted by sayhey24

11 am on MLB Network (according to the HOF website).

Greg

I won't be home but I'll be checking my phone like crazy, eagerly looking to read Dahlen's name. I'm looking so forward to the results I don't know how much I'll sleep tonight.

[Jay Wolt]

I hope Chris von Der Ahe, Tip & Lefty get the nod



The only card in the N284 Buchner set that depicts an owner


Lefty, Joe & Dom Dimaggio & Ty Cobb

[dougscats]

From what I read, I think Dahlen should be in, though I wouldn't call it a lock.

My OT question is, Why isn't Harry Pulliam [NL president, 1902-09] in?
He seems to have all the credentials [he was also the league secretary, treasurer, and record-keeper, I believe].

If I accurately recall what I've read on the internet,
He was beloved by much of baseball, but hated by John McGraw
[Pulliam was the ultimate judge, upholding Merkle's boner as a force play, forcing a playoff game--Despite tremendous pressure from the powerful NY Giants].
It seems as if he may have been hounded to suicide, possibly because he might have been gay.
He was memorialized at the World Series for many years.
Yet no one mentions him. Is he even a candidate?
I'd love to know more about his story, and if the rest of you think that he belongs, too.

My apologies for diverting this thread, but today's h-o-f vote seems to have become the general topic, and I'm following that.

[Topps206]

These are some beautiful cards. I'll be very disappointed if Bad Bill isn't elected.

[Klrdds]

It doesn't matter . No one got elected... What a disgrace to baseball!!!