Hello Everyone,
I'm curious as to whether or not people think Bernie Williams will one day be part of baseball's Hall-of-Fame. I think you can build an argument either way and there are clearly a number of variables that may impact the eventual vote.
Personally, among other things, I do have a beautiful signed Williams game-used bat as well as 1,000 of his rookie cards. The cards were actually my first purchase of baseball cards as an adult and I bought them when buying in bulk was in vogue (do people still buy cards in large lots like that?). As a side note, I bought the cards when Bernie was in the minor leagues and I still have the receipt from the purchase.
In addition, not too long after I bought the cards I did attend one Yankee game when I was home from college that summer. Unbeknownst to me, it was the same game that Bernie was called up to make his major league debut. Needless to say, I felt a connected to Bernie from that point on and I become one of his biggest proselytizers.
While others may disagree, I think Bernie's achievements as a Yankee just might get him in the Hall. At 37 this year, he is having a decent season and is helping the injury-riddled Yankees stay in the pennant race. Further, in addition to his World Series rings, batting title and being the all-time post season home run leader, Bernie is #4 on the all-time Yankee hit list behind Gehrig, Ruth and Mantle. In fact, as of today, Bernie would pass Mantle with 122 more hits as a Yankee and Ruth with 225 more. While Derek Jeter will eventually pass Williams (Jeter already has over 2,000 hits as a Yankee), I think if Bernie ends his career as the #3, or #2, all-time Yankee hit leader that might do the trick.
I would love to hear other opinions as to whether or not you think Bernie will make the Hall. I think it's an interesting question and I would love to hear what other forum members have to say.
Thanks in advance,
Chris
I'm curious as to whether or not people think Bernie Williams will one day be part of baseball's Hall-of-Fame. I think you can build an argument either way and there are clearly a number of variables that may impact the eventual vote.
Personally, among other things, I do have a beautiful signed Williams game-used bat as well as 1,000 of his rookie cards. The cards were actually my first purchase of baseball cards as an adult and I bought them when buying in bulk was in vogue (do people still buy cards in large lots like that?). As a side note, I bought the cards when Bernie was in the minor leagues and I still have the receipt from the purchase.
In addition, not too long after I bought the cards I did attend one Yankee game when I was home from college that summer. Unbeknownst to me, it was the same game that Bernie was called up to make his major league debut. Needless to say, I felt a connected to Bernie from that point on and I become one of his biggest proselytizers.
While others may disagree, I think Bernie's achievements as a Yankee just might get him in the Hall. At 37 this year, he is having a decent season and is helping the injury-riddled Yankees stay in the pennant race. Further, in addition to his World Series rings, batting title and being the all-time post season home run leader, Bernie is #4 on the all-time Yankee hit list behind Gehrig, Ruth and Mantle. In fact, as of today, Bernie would pass Mantle with 122 more hits as a Yankee and Ruth with 225 more. While Derek Jeter will eventually pass Williams (Jeter already has over 2,000 hits as a Yankee), I think if Bernie ends his career as the #3, or #2, all-time Yankee hit leader that might do the trick.
I would love to hear other opinions as to whether or not you think Bernie will make the Hall. I think it's an interesting question and I would love to hear what other forum members have to say.
Thanks in advance,
Chris
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