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[Scocs]

I don’t understand how Donaldson and Harris get voted on again after a couple of years have past, without looking at a few other noteworthy Negro League candidates like Lundy, Marcelle, Beckwith, Oms, Poles, Winters, etc.

It’s really infuriating!

[bbcard1]

The HOF is probably hopelessly screwed up. It is now a collection of players that were at worst pretty good but not including some that are considerably better than many in the hall. And the only player ever admitted with 100% of the vote was a fricken relief pitcher.

[packs]

Am I the only one who feels like the HOF's own ridiculous ballots are going to kill the committees they established?

If no one from this list gets in again this year, what is the point of continuing this era so that the same group of people can be voted on again and again? There wouldn't seem to be a purpose and then the entire sentiment behind this process is useless.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by packs

Am I the only one who feels like the HOF's own ridiculous ballots are going to kill the committees they established?

If no one from this list gets in again this year, what is the point of continuing this era so that the same group of people can be voted on again and again? There wouldn't seem to be a purpose and then the entire sentiment behind this process is useless.

Yes, it's just push, push, push these same tired names, while for reasons nobody seems clear on, a long list of truly deserving candidates are ignored.

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Yes, it's just push, push, push these same tired names, while for reasons nobody seems clear on, a long list of truly deserving candidates are ignored.

+1 could not agree more

[BioCRN]

If Lou Whitaker doesn't get in on next year's modern ballot then what are they even doing over there?

Kenny Lofton better at least be nominated. Him being a 1st-ballot-and-done rejection is an insult to those that want to ignore all the roiders. The one dude that most likely didn't roid, played against roiders, got cheated out of All-Star appearances by roiders, and still performed like he did for his full career...what the hell?

[Exhibitman]

Yeah, Lofton's treatment was a travesty. His skill set simply was not appreciated. In 1993, he had 148 singles and 81 walks. He also had 70 stolen bases. Basically, he turned a third of his 1st base reaches into doubles. Not too shabby in the field either w/4 GGs.

[KJA]

Originally Posted by packs

Am I the only one who feels like the HOF's own ridiculous ballots are going to kill the committees they established?

If no one from this list gets in again this year, what is the point of continuing this era so that the same group of people can be voted on again and again? There wouldn't seem to be a purpose and then the entire sentiment behind this process is useless.

There needs to be a limit on the amount of times a player can appear on era's ballot.

[packs]

I wonder if Donaldson's potential election would open the door for a player like Perucho Cepeda. Both had mythical careers largely outside of the Negro Leagues, though Donaldson did spend some years with the Monarchs.

[Bpm0014]

Was lucky enough to pick up this Vic Harris Type I a couple of years ago hoping he got in eventually. 1939 I believe.

[Bpm0014]

Harris back