Fred Lynn

Eligible in 1996.

Rick Reuschel

Eligible in 1996.

Keith Hernandez

Eligible in 1996.

1996 Ballot Discussion

1996 (March 26)—elect 3
WS W3 Rookie Name-Pos (Died)
311 108.1 1975 Keith Hernandez-1B
265 91.3 1976 Chet Lemon-CF
280 83.7 1975 Fred Lynn-CF
240 95.0 1972 Rick Reuschel-P*
211 92.2 1973 Frank White-2B
226 66.2 1971 Bill Buckner-1B
210 69.0 1973 Bob Boone-C
194 52.0 1974 Claudell Washington-RF
157 53.8 1979 Dan Quisenberry-RP (1998)
153 52.5 1982 Johnny Ray-2B
135 50.3 1980 John Tudor-P
124 45.6 1977 Bob Knepper-P
133 41.4 1975 Dave Collins-LF/RF
124 40.0 1984 Phil Bradley-LF
114 42.7 1981 ...

1995 Results: It’s Unanimous for Schmitty; Hall of Merit Likes Evans and Trouppe, Too!

In his first year on the ballot, third base legend Mike Schmidt became the 13th candidate elected unanimously by the Hall of Merit. He’s also the first third baseman given that honor.

Star slugger and fielder Darrell Evans also was elected in his first year of eligibility with 43% of all possible points.

Last but not least, NeL and MeL catching standout Quincy Trouppe finally was inducted with 37% of all possible points. It was his 38th attempt.

A record 101 names made their way onto a ...

John Ward

Eligible in 1900.

Bobby Wallace

Eligible in 1920.

Honus Wagner

Eligible in 1923.

Hughie Jennings

Eligible in 1908.

Jack Glasscock

Eligible in 1901.

2007 BBTF Veterans Committee Composite Results: It’s Harvey and Miller!

Umpire supreme Doug Harvey collected an impressive 79% from the BBTF group.

Legendary MLBPA leader Marvin Miller also nabbed 79% from the electorate.

Famed Kansas City and St. Louis manager Whitey Herzog missed induction narrowly with his 71%. He was selected by the HoM voters with a comfortable 79% of the vote (that group also picked Harvey and Miller, though the latter had a little more support).

Thanks to all who participated!

BBTF Group

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2007 BBTF Veterans Committee Player Results: Santo, Torre and Gordon Are Our Picks!

Cub fan-favorite Ron Santo just missed being voted unanimously by the collective BBTF community with a terrific 99% of the vote.

Star catcher and famed manager Joe Torre scored a healthy 88% from our voters

Last but not least, Yankee and Cleveland great Joe Gordon earned an impressive 79% of the vote from our group.

Legendary NeL and AL outfielder Minnie Minoso just missed our brand of immortality with a strong 73%.

As for HoM voters, they selected all four players above, plus powerful and ...

George Davis

Eligible in 1915.

1995 Ballot (Elect Three)

Prominent new candidates: Mike Schmidt, Darrell Evans, Buddy Bell, Tommy John and Jim Rice.

Top-ten returnees: Quincey Trouppe, Jimmy Wynn, Charlie Keller, Nellie Fox, Pete Browning, Edd Roush and Rollie Fingers.

Bill Dahlen

Eligible in 1915.

Jimmy Collins

Eligible in 1914.

Frank Baker

Eligible in 1928.

Nap Lajoie

Eligible in 1922.

Rogers Hornsby

Eligible in 1941.

Eddie Collins

Eligible in 1934.

Ross Barnes

Eligible in 1898.

2007 Veterans Committee Ballot - Composite

IMPORTANT: Please read:

This election should follow Veterans Committee rules, not Hall of Merit rules.

The election will end next Monday (8 PM EDT).

Here are some of the rules by the Veterans Committee that pertain to our electorate:

6. Eligible Candidates — Eligible candidates must be selected from:

2007 Veterans Committee Ballot - Players

IMPORTANT: Please read:

This election should follow Veterans Committee rules, not Hall of Merit rules.

The election will end next Monday (8 PM EDT).

Here are some of the rules by the Veterans Committee that pertain to our electorate:

6. Eligible Candidates — Eligible candidates must be selected from:

Lou Gehrig

Eligible in 1944.

Roger Connor

Eligible in 1903.

Dan Brouthers

Eligible in 1902.

Cap Anson

Eligible in 1903.

Deacon White

Eligible in 1898.

Buck Ewing

Eligible in 1902.

Cy Young

Eligible in 1917.