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sports1 year ago

Dick Allen and Dave Parker Finally Inducted into Hall of Fame

Dick Allen and Dave Parker have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Classic Baseball Era Committee, highlighting a shift in how Hall of Fame candidacies are evaluated. Despite their impressive careers in the 1970s, both players had to wait decades for this recognition due to traditional metrics that undervalued their contributions. Allen, who passed away in 2020, was known for his powerful hitting, while Parker was celebrated for his peak performance and defensive prowess. Their election reflects a modern appreciation for peak performance over traditional counting stats.

via The Athletic|
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sports1 year ago

Dave Parker and Dick Allen Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

Dave Parker and Dick Allen have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Classic Baseball Era Committee. Parker, a former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder and 1978 NL MVP, and Allen, a former Philadelphia Phillies slugger and 1972 AL MVP, were both seven-time All-Stars. Parker was known for his powerful arm and hitting prowess, while Allen was recognized for his slugging ability and high OPS+. Both players had previously struggled to gain entry through the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballot.

via ESPN|
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sports1 year ago

Dick Allen and Dave Parker Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

Dick Allen and Dave Parker have been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Classic Baseball Era Committee. Allen, a seven-time All-Star and two-time home run champion, and Parker, a two-time batting champion with two World Series titles, were the only candidates to surpass the 75% vote threshold required for induction. The committee, consisting of Hall of Fame members, executives, and historians, selected them from a ballot of eight candidates whose primary contributions to baseball occurred before 1980. The induction ceremony will take place in July 2025.

via Baseball Hall of Fame|
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