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Old 01-09-2014, 06:42 AM   #77
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Default Re: 2013 MLB Hall of Fame ballot

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Originally Posted by jonumberone View Post
If you think Maddux not being a unanimous selection is a sin, consider the fact that Joe Dimaggio wasn't elected on his first ballot.
He didn't get in until his 3rd try.
That's because the Hall of Fame used to be for great (elite) players. Now it can be referred to as the Hall of Good. Any player who had a decent career is on the ballot now. And some get in.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
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