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G-Fafif Nov 23 2009 12:52 PM

For reference purposes... The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame here. Tom Seaver, Roy McMillan and George Foster are among the members. 2010 class includes Pedro Borbon, Chris Sabo and Tony Mullane. They use a combo fan vote and veterans' committee. FYI, it was the Reds' HOF induction ceremonies in 2008, while the Mets were in town, that led Gary Cohen to riff passionately about how the Mets were dropping the ball. The Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame is here. Its most recent inductee was Harold Baines. A booster club called the Orioles Advocates plays an active role, with their members as well as media voting. It's housed in the Sports Legends Museum next door to Camden Yards, a very impressive setting. George Bamberger, Frank Cashen, Davey Johnson, Eddie Murray and Ken Singleton have been recognized. Neither Hall seems shy about inducting new members. Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame, simple but elegant (despite it being the Phillies) is here. Harry Kalas was added in 2009. They've also honored the departed Philadelphia A's. Tug McGraw, Dallas Green, Juan Samuel, Richie Ashburn and Larry Bowa are on the Citizens Bank Park Wall.

metsguyinmichigan Nov 23 2009 01:06 PM Re: Other Team HoFs

[quote="G-Fafif":2mkfcmx9] FYI, it was the Reds' HOF induction ceremonies in 2008, while the Mets were in town, that led Gary Cohen to riff passionately about how the Mets were dropping the ball. [/quote:2mkfcmx9] I was there! It was our Annual Executive Game. Mets lost, but the next day I went back and the Streak of Shame finally ended. Anyway, the Reds gave out caps that night, red bill, white top with the wishbone C in front, and Reds Hall logo on the side.

metirish Nov 23 2009 01:25 PM Re: Other Team HoFs

The Reds can have their 75 inductess with the history and all but this is where you'd need to be careful witht he Mets and not end up having a bunch of questionable names in there.

G-Fafif Nov 23 2009 01:36 PM Re: Other Team HoFs

[quote="metirish":u7rk1hwv]The Reds can have their 75 inductess with the history and all but this is where you'd need to be careful witht he Mets and not end up having a bunch of questionable names in there.[/quote:u7rk1hwv] When the Mets are teetering on Hall of Fame overkill, that will be a great day indeed.

batmagadanleadoff Nov 23 2009 01:42 PM Re: Other Team HoFs

[quote="G-Fafif":2kxrf63i]When the Mets are teetering on Hall of Fame overkill, that will be a great day indeed.[/quote:2kxrf63i] Jeez, if you were in charge, even Lute Barnes would get inducted.

Benjamin Grimm Nov 23 2009 01:42 PM Re: Other Team HoFs

That I don't agree with. I can't see the day that the day they induct Don Hahn and Pete Falcone into the Mets HOF as a great day.

metsguyinmichigan Nov 23 2009 01:51 PM Re: Other Team HoFs

Can you guess who is not enshrined in the Reds Hall, but who has memorabilia all over the museum?

Benjamin Grimm Nov 23 2009 01:58 PM Re: Other Team HoFs

Does his name rhyme with Feet Hose?

G-Fafif Nov 23 2009 02:00 PM Re: Other Team HoFs

[quote="batmagadanleadoff":1tajdryq][quote="G-Fafif":1tajdryq]When the Mets are teetering on Hall of Fame overkill, that will be a great day indeed.[/quote:1tajdryq] Jeez, if you were in charge, even Lute Barnes would get inducted.[/quote:1tajdryq] No, I don't think that's what I meant. I meant it would be incredible if we went from no inductees for nearly a decade to worrying that there are too many. And if that's where we are in some far-off future, then I'd be an Al Schmelz uncle.

HahnSolo Nov 23 2009 02:02 PM Re: Other Team HoFs

[quote="G-Fafif"]They use a combo fan vote and veterans' committee. A booster club called the Orioles Advocates plays an active role, with their members as well as media voting.

I like both of these options more than what the Mets are looking to do.

Edgy DC Nov 23 2009 02:05 PM Re: Other Team HoFs

Elitest as hell of me, but I prefer the imput of a select panel of fans with proven broadmindedness, self-awareness, and sobriety to an online clickfest. Part of this is about educating the fans as much as hearing them. I mean, no Met-lovin' kid out there out there has a poster of Jane Jarvis on his wall. Well, maybe MGiM's kid.

Benjamin Grimm Nov 23 2009 02:06 PM Re: Other Team HoFs

Me too.

Fman99 Nov 23 2009 02:08 PM Re: Other Team HoFs

[quote="metsguyinmichigan":3diigcwt]Can you guess who is not enshrined in the Reds Hall, but who has memorabilia all over the museum?[/quote:3diigcwt] Heath Bell Jr.?

Frayed Knot Nov 23 2009 02:18 PM Re: Other Team HoFs

[quote="Edgy DC":3gzanhef]Elitest as hell of me, but I prefer the imput of a select panel of fans with proven broadmindedness, self-awareness, and sobriety to an online clickfest. Part of this is about educating the fans as much as hearing them. [/quote:3gzanhef] Or they could just consult the CPF ranking project.

metirish Nov 23 2009 02:20 PM Re: Other Team HoFs

You think Jeff even knows we exist? SC = turned to 11

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 23 2009 02:27 PM Re: Other Team HoFs

[quote="metsguyinmichigan":kodsi289]Can you guess who is not enshrined in the Reds Hall, but who has memorabilia all over the museum?[/quote:kodsi289] John Reed? [quote="metirish":kodsi289]You think Jeff even knows we exist?[/quote:kodsi289] NFW. I'd be an Al Swearingen's uncle.