Trivia.... (I do not have the answer)

Socalguy1967

Of all the players currently eligible for the Hall of Fame, who has played in the most All-Star games but is NOT in the Hall of Fame? I guess this would mean that they were a very good player in their generation but for some reason not thought of as a Hall of Famer by the writers.

lsutigers1973

Just a guess, but Roberto Alomar has 12.

Edit: Just saw the part about eliglible. He won't be until 2010.

gosteelers

Jack Morris?

billwaltonsbeard

Jim Rice? 8 time AS

Morris 5 time AS

swartz1

You dont get into the HOF for spitting in the umpires face...

the answer is Biggio...

lsutigers1973

<< <i>the answer is Biggio >>



Biggio is not eligible yet.

BunchOBull

Steve Garvey with 10 I believe...he started 9.

Edited to add...actually, Bill Freehan was selected for 11 but only played in 8 of them. The same is true for Del Crandall.

Ooo, and McGwire had 12 selections and played in 9.

lsutigers1973

If you remove the "eligible" criteria, Alomar has the most. In other words, after 2010 he may forever have the record.

BunchOBull

So, Garvey played in the most and McGwire was selected for the most.

swartz1

sorry... Pete Rose

BunchOBull

<< <i>If you remove the "eligible" criteria, Alomar has the most. In other words, after 2010 he may forever have the record. >>



Very true.

BunchOBull

<< <i>sorry... Pete Rose >>



This may be true one day.

billwaltonsbeard

<< <i>sorry... Pete Rose >>



He's already in the Gambler's HOF, and the Bowlcut/sideburns HOF.

VitoCo1972

<< <i>

<< <i>If you remove the "eligible" criteria, Alomar has the most. In other words, after 2010 he may forever have the record. >>



Very true. >>



I don't know why you guys are so sure about this. I think Alomar will indeed get in. He was the best 2B for almost a whole generation. I know the press and the umps didn't like him, but they'll induct him someday.

Alomar argument:

Lifetime .300 hitter over 17 seasons
12 All Star Games
5 Silver Sluggers
5 time top 6 in MVP voting (at second base)
210 HR
1134 RBI
80 3B
504 2B
1032 BB
10 time Gold Glove

The guy IS getting in. 1000 walks out of the 2B slot with 12 ASG's and 10 GG's. He's almost a lock

larryallen73

I always say Garvey should be in the HOF but I am a bias Dodger fan who grew up in LA during Garvey's hey day.

swartz1

Lee Smith ...

jeffcbay

<< <i>The guy IS getting in. 1000 walks out of the 2B slot with 12 ASG's and 10 GG's. He's almost a lock >>



I agree... there are worse people in the hall (personallity-wise).

bman90278

<< <i> I always say Garvey should be in the HOF but I am a bias Dodger fan who grew up in LA during Garvey's hey day. >>



I'm also a Dodger fan and I feel Garvey is a Dodger legend and certainly was one of the best during his era. Not sure if he is a HOF, but maybe he gets in one day by some veterans committee. I have always felt that the HOF needs a Veterans Committee that has a vote with the MLB Writers.

Brian

StopYurWhining

garvey or dale murphy would be my guess.

and Alomar will def. be a HOF'er.

jfkheat

I was also thinking Dale Murphy.

lsutigers1973

I would just hate to see Alomar in the hall because he was an azz. I have to agree with Garvey and Lee Smith deserving to be in.

larryallen73

Dale Murphy was awesome in his hey day. Speaking as a Dodger fan I HATED to play the Brave's back then.

DavidPuddy

Some players that most people wouldn't think of.

Al Oliver, 7 All Star Games.
Ted Simmons 8 All Star Games (only played in 5)
Reggie Smith 7 All Star Games

hotmush

Alomar getting in, and being the worst personality wise?
Hello? Ty Cobb?