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Tom Verducci’s 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot

New inductee Scott Rolen is one of four players who received Verducci’s vote.

Sports Illustrated

Ron Cook: Here's why I submitted another blank ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame

The Baseball Writers Association of America will reveal its voting results Tuesday night for the 2023 Hall of Fame class. There is a good chance that, for the second time in three years, no player will get the necessary 75% of the votes to be inducted. In 2022, only David…

Tribune News Service

Paul Sullivan: Another Baseball Hall of Fame ballot means another debate about whether cheaters deserve entrance

Last month in San Diego, the Contemporary Era committee of the Baseball Hall of Fame met to consider candidates overlooked by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Chicago Tribune

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Here’s Who We Would Vote for to Make the Baseball Hall of Fame

Emma Baccellieri and Matt Martell reveal their hypothetical BBWAA ballots.

Sports Illustrated

Derrick Goold: Can Cardinals standout Scott Rolen help thaw the Hall of Fame for the Hot Corner?

As Nolan Arenado ranged toward the majors and started watching more video of the greats at third base and their footwork, there was something about Scott Rolen's highlights that could not be contained on a phone, a laptop, or even a widescreen TV, no matter its size.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Commentary: Could AI help decide Baseball Hall of Fame inductees?

On Tuesday, the new members of the Baseball Hall of Fame will be announced, and the debate will ensue as to who does or does not belong, who has been unjustifiably snubbed and how banned substances should be factored into the decision. Around 400 sports writers determine who will be…

Chicago Tribune

Why Stetson Bennett Isn’t Eligible for College Football Hall of Fame

A National Football Foundation rule could shut him out of enshrinement in Atlanta.

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Torii Hunter’s Hall of Fame Case Is Stronger Than You’d Think

He’s in danger of falling off the ballot, but he deserves more consideration.

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Six Questions That Will Decide Billy Wagner’s Hall of Fame Fate

He is a borderline candidate at the trickiest position to evaluate. Let’s take a look at his Cooperstown case.

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NFL's 'Father of Instant Replay' Art McNally dies aged 97

Art McNally, the first official inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame following a 22-year career which remarkably spanned across multiple sports, has died aged 97

Daily Mirror

Art McNally, Hall of Fame NFL official, dies at age 97

McNally died less than five months after getting inducted into the Hall of Fame following more than a half-century working as an on-field official, the head of officiating for the NFL and an adviser to the league.

Chicago Sun-Times

Marcus Hayes: Steroid user Alex Rodridguez tops Hall of Fame ballot because Barry Bonds is out

So this is how it goes, I guess. Every year, the Thrill of Christmas will be followed by the Agony of the Vote.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Miami legend, Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed to leave Canes to coach Bethune-Cookman

A University of Miami legend is leaving the U as its “Chief of Staff” to join Bethune-Cookman as its new football coach.

Miami Herald

Jimmy Rollins Belongs in the Hall of Fame—But He Has a Long Way to Go

Few players combined for power and speed like the longtime Phillies shortstop.

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Christmas isn’t complete without a visit from the Quizmaster

The night won’t be silent when your guests are shouting answers to these baseball trivia questions

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Football World Advocates for Mike Leach’s Inclusion in the Hall of Fame

Some say the stringent Hall of Fame standards should be relaxed for the legendary Mississippi State coach.

Tribune News Service

How did Atlanta become the center of the college football universe?

ATLANTA — Atlanta’s claim to being the center of the college football universe happened because of a series of events — some that took years, some that took mere moments — combined with the city’s proven history as one of the top convention sites in the U.S.

Tribune News Service

Heat icon Dwyane Wade nominated for Hall of Fame on inevitable path to August induction

MIAMI — The formality came Wednesday: Dwyane Wade was named a candidate for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The coronation for the iconic former Miami Heat guard will come Aug. 12 at the Springfield, Mass., shrine.

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Mike Leach Ineligible for College Football Hall of Fame Due to NFF Rule

The late Mississippi State coach may need a rule change to take his place among the game's legends.

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McGriff’s Validation Contrasted by Condemnation of Bonds, Clemens

A Hall of Fame committee comprised mostly of baseball executives and players made clear the type of player they do and do not want in Cooperstown.

Tribune News Service

Don Mattingly falls short of Hall of Fame as Fred McGriff only player inducted by Contemporary Committee

The Crime Dog is headed to Cooperstown, but Donnie Baseball is not.

Tribune News Service

Bill Madden: Veterans committee can take a stand for character in Hall of Fame vote

NEW YORK — Just when we thought we’d said goodbye to Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens for a while thanks to the Baseball Writers Association last January, they’re coming around again as two of the eight candidates on the Contemporary Era Hall of Fame ballot which will be voted on…

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Who We’d Vote for the HOF If We Were on the Veterans Committee

Let’s pretend we’re one of the 16 members voting in Sunday’s Contemporary Baseball Era election.

Tribune News Service

Matt Calkins: Is Russell Wilson playing his way out of the Hall of Fame? Voters weigh in.

SEATTLE — If two train wrecks had a love child, they’d probably name it Russell Wilson.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: MLB’s version of the Supreme Court may have the final word on the ‘Steroids Era’

CHICAGO — After years of debate over the Hall of Fame worthiness of players linked to performance-enhancing drugs, baseball’s Steroids Era stands trial this weekend in San Diego at the 2022 winter meetings.

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