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By Kent Larsen
Murphy Again On Baseball Hall Of Fame Ballot
NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- Baseball sportswriters have voted again, and LDS
baseball star Dale Murphy was again on the ballot. But while several writers
who have publicly released their votes say they have voted for Murphy, it is
unlikely that he will be inducted. Murphy was on the ballot for the third
time this year, along with better-known players like Kirby Puckett, Davie
Winfield, "Goose" Gossage, Tommy John and Steve Garvey. Results of the votes
will be announced next week.
Being inducted into the Hall of Fame isn't easy. Baseball writers can vote
for up to 10 of the 32 eligible players listed on the ballot, but can vote
for no one if they choose. To be inducted, a player must receive votes on
75% of the ballots cast.
Murphy's record puts him very close. He hit 398 home runs in his career and
was selected as the National League's MVP twice. He also snagged five gold
glove awards and played on the National League all-star team seven times.
Sources:
Is Rose worse than other candidates? (Murphy)
Denver CO Rocky Mountain News 27Dec00 S2
By Bernie Lincicome
Rating Hallmarks
Spokane WA Spokesman-Review (AP) 1Jan01 S2
By Hal Brock: Associated Press
Winfield's accomplishments best among Hall of Fame candidates
Sorting Through Very Good and Great
Los Angeles Times (AP) 31Dec00 S2
By Hal Brock: Associated Press
Winfield's accomplishments best among Hall of Fame candidates
Goose and Bruce among those that should be selected to Hall
Sporting News (AP) 30Dec00 S2
By Hal Brock: Associated Press
Winfield's accomplishments best among Hall of Fame candidates
Baseball report
Denver CO Rocky Mountain News 31Dec00 S2
By Tracy Ringolsby: Denver Rocky Mountain News Staff Writer
Forget the stats: Puckett deserves spot in Hall
CBS Sportsline 27Dec00 S2
By Scott Miller: SportsLine.com Senior Writer
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