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Old 06-18-2005, 11:51 AM   #124 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Johnny Slick
You're right, because the answer is obviously "no". A quick look at the voting habits of the BBWAA since they started voting on this reveals that. It seems that the primary criterion for a player's entrance into the HOF is his fame.
I'm doubtful the BBWAA voter's would agree with this assessment.

The theory espoused above certainly doesn't explain the Hawk or Dale Murphy's continued absence from the Hall or Ryno's time on the ballot. Quick seems to be the key word above.
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