5 Year Hall of Famers? Make your case

Laxcat · #1 10-31-2018, 08:57 AM

I always thought Garvey was a lock. Until I met him. He is an effing a-hole. People still vote you in to the Hall and his attitude is a huge part of the reason he will never be in the HOF.

frankbmd · #2 10-31-2018, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laxcat

I always thought Garvey was a lock. Until I met him. He is an effing a-hole. People still vote you in to the Hall and his attitude is a huge part of the reason he will never be in the HOF.

Previously I noted that this thread has drifted from its original intent and that that was okay with me, but now another thread is being suggested.

Coming soon to a forum near you,

�The effing a-hole Hall of Fame thread�

Touch'EmAll · #3 10-31-2018, 10:10 AM

This guy worth mention. Actually a mild head scratcher why not in HOF. But He was a ROY, a 7 time All-Star, Won one MVP award, 6 times hit 30+ HRs (Led league twice), and Led his league on OPS 4 times! Dick Allen.

Peter_Spaeth · #4 10-31-2018, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100backstroke

This guy worth mention. Actually a mild head scratcher why not in HOF. But He was a ROY, a 7 time All-Star, Won one MVP award, 6 times hit 30+ HRs (Led league twice), and Led his league on OPS 4 times! Dick Allen.

He was not well-liked, to put it mildly.

Kenny Cole · #5 10-31-2018, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

He was not well-liked, to put it mildly.

Depends on who you ask. His longest managers, Mauch and Tanner, swore by him, said he was not a clubhouse lawyer, led the team, etc. So did a lot of his teammates. Agreed that a lot of the sportswriters didn't like him because he did things his way. Some people would argue that he is the worst omission in the HOF. I don't have a real informed opinion on that, but I will certainly say that he and Oliva are the worst omissions I can think of from the 60s/70s. They were both studs on the field. I personally think they probably should both be elected.

rats60 · #6 11-01-2018, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny Cole

Depends on who you ask. His longest managers, Mauch and Tanner, swore by him, said he was not a clubhouse lawyer, led the team, etc. So did a lot of his teammates. Agreed that a lot of the sportswriters didn't like him because he did things his way. Some people would argue that he is the worst omission in the HOF. I don't have a real informed opinion on that, but I will certainly say that he and Oliva are the worst omissions I can think of from the 60s/70s. They were both studs on the field. I personally think they probably should both be elected.

They both had short careers. Only 11 seasons with 100+ games. Neither had 2000 hits. Oliva didn't even get to 1000 RBI. Their resumes are typical of players who don't get elected by the BBWAA, but may get elected by a Veteran's Committee.

Tabe · #7 10-31-2018, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laxcat

I always thought Garvey was a lock. Until I met him. He is an effing a-hole. People still vote you in to the Hall and his attitude is a huge part of the reason he will never be in the HOF.

I met Garvey a couple years ago at a Spokane Indians game. Actually, met him twice. After one game, he was standing in the concourse behind my seats - no one around. Got a picture with him. Knew he was going to be back the next night (he was being honored by the Indians) so I got the photo of us printed and brought it. My friend & I found Garvey before the game and talked with him for a good 15-20 minutes. He could not have been nicer. Answered all our questions, engaged with us, signed my photo, the whole nine yards.

The best part of the story? My friend wrote to Garvey when Steve was playing for Spokane. Garvey actually wrote him back and my buddy kept the letter all these years. He brought it to show Garvey and Garvey was OVER THE MOON at seeing it. Super-excited, grabbing people to show it to them, etc. Grabbed his camera and took a bunch of pictures of it. Then he signed the letter.

I have no doubt you had the experience you had. But mine with Steve Garvey was very different and so I have that autographed photo hanging on the wall behind me in my office as I type this.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
WTB: Want to make 1 more purchase before end of year	Rascal1010	T206 cards B/S/T	0	12-19-2016 10:06 AM
FS T206 Graded Hall of Famers and others ALL REDUCED Make Offer	t206hof	T206 cards B/S/T	13	06-28-2014 08:10 PM
Help me make a few end of year sales - some of everything..	jhs5120	Baseball Memorabilia B/S/T	5	12-28-2012 01:36 PM
What year did Hal Newhouser make his first appearance on an exhibit card?	thenavarro	Postwar Baseball Cards Forum (Pre-1980)	5	09-12-2012 05:52 PM
SIGNAL OIL/GAS....PLEASE HELP!!!!/Make This A Good Year	Archive	1920 to 1949 Baseball cards- B/S/T	2	01-03-2006 08:17 AM