BAMAPHIN 22
11-27-2006, 05:58 PM
Mark McGwire, Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr. headline the first-time candidates on the 2007 baseball writers’ Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, sure to spark debate on Big Mac’s place in history as the steroid era comes under renewed scrutiny.
Jose Canseco, whose book last year led to a congressional hearing on steroid use in baseball, also is on the ballot for the first time. Canseco said he used steroids along with McGwire when they were teammates.
McGwire finished his career with 583 home runs (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.), seventh in baseball history (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) while Canseco, a former MVP, is 30th at 462. Dave Kingman, 34th with 442, has the most home runs for a player who has been on the Hall of Fame ballot and was not elected.
Gwynn, an eight-time batting champion with San Diego, and Ripken, a two-time MVP with Baltimore, are considered likely to gain election on the first ballot. Ripken played in 2,632 consecutive games, breaking Lou Gehrig’s record.
To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Jose Canseco, whose book last year led to a congressional hearing on steroid use in baseball, also is on the ballot for the first time. Canseco said he used steroids along with McGwire when they were teammates.
McGwire finished his career with 583 home runs (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.), seventh in baseball history (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) while Canseco, a former MVP, is 30th at 462. Dave Kingman, 34th with 442, has the most home runs for a player who has been on the Hall of Fame ballot and was not elected.
Gwynn, an eight-time batting champion with San Diego, and Ripken, a two-time MVP with Baltimore, are considered likely to gain election on the first ballot. Ripken played in 2,632 consecutive games, breaking Lou Gehrig’s record.
To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.