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12-09-2013, 10:25 AM #1
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Braves joining Hall of fame
Bobby Cox is elected to the Hall of Fame along with Joe Torre and Tony Larussa, it's just been announced. Don't forget that Torre won the 1982 western Division title as braves' manager, setting the MLB record with 13 straight wins to start that season. Torre was also one of the original Atlanta braves as a player.
If Glavine and Maddux follow in January, and Chipper Jones and Smoltz later, the Atlanta Braves will have 6 HOF inductees, with 5 of those coming from the 1991-2005 streak of division titles. Compare with the Yankees of the 1950's, with five HOF inductees, unless I've forgotten one:Mantle, Berra, Ford, DiMaggio, and Stengel.
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12-09-2013, 11:31 AM #2
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Re: Braves joining Hall of fame
Here are a few HOF'ers to add to your 1950's Yankees list: Johnny Mize (1949-53), Phil Rizzuto (1946-56), Enos Slaughter (1954-59), and might as well add George Weiss (1947-60.)
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12-09-2013, 12:09 PM #3
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12-09-2013, 12:28 PM #4
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surprised to see a little bit of backlash regarding torre.
the reasoning is that his yankee years were spent managing a bunch of steroid users and so his titles and wins with the team are tainted
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12-10-2013, 01:58 AM #5
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No argument from me, Smitty.... Just noting that HOF'ers Mize and Slaughter, though not having their golden seasons with the Yankees, did significantly contribute and pick up some championship rings during the 1950's with the club.
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12-10-2013, 05:05 PM #6
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I still feel that Justice should have been elected...
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12-10-2013, 05:31 PM #7
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12-10-2013, 05:37 PM #8
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Its probably just my bias opinion. But he was a star player though. Rookie of the year, all star appearances, world series champ, held the record for most post season hits too ( not sure if he still holds it though, doubt it) made it to the post season every year. Again, I'm probably just being bias
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12-10-2013, 09:28 PM #9
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01-23-2014, 04:21 PM #10
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It's been announced that Glavine and Cox will have Braves' logos with their plaques. But Maddux said that he couldn't choose between the Cubs and Braves, so he's opted for no team logo. Torre had significant time with the Braves as player and manager, but he's chosen the Yankees.
A few years ago Roger Clemens said in a strongly-worded manner that he would demand a Yankees' designation with his future HOF induction. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to realize that desire.