| Still other readers say that Mariss relatively short career should not https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Mickey_Morgan/1169320, 2023 EzineArticlesAll Rights Reserved Worldwide. I'm not saying they shouldn't be in the Hall of Fame, but in my opinion, Roger Maris' contribution to baseball far exceeds all of theirs combined. Stallard got Maris out in his first at bat. Take away 1961 and no one would even think of putting him in the HOF. Twelve votes were necessary for induction. The hit total would be the lowest of all position players who did not play in the negro leagues. But I hate it when people make accusations against someones legacy. His best showings came in the 1949 and '50 Fall Classics. However, you could also argue that average HOF players gained an advantage from specific feats or a brief stint of dominance, where the career numbers don't quite seem to say HOF career. Reynolds pitched a two-hit shutout in Game 1 of the 1949 World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers in a 1-0 Yankees win. If nothing else, Maris should at least have a spot in the Hall of Fame . You don't think Barry Bonds could have hit 73 in 2001 without cheating when Maris hit 61 in 1961? Give him his goddamned plaque. "We've only got a handful of people sitting out in left field," Rizzuto continued, " but in right field, man, it's hogged out there. in fact, it puts me very much in mind of Brady Anderson in the I don't know the math. Since 1998, he has served as the newspaper's national baseball writer. If "incredibly famous for a few short years" is a criterion, then Canseco, Mattingly, Strawberry, Gooden, and Hershiser should all be in. I wouldn't mind players getting into the HOF for extraordinary accomplishments.. Maris, Mattingly, Munson, Garvey, Dave Parker, Dale Murphy (another back to back MVP winner like Maris was), Keith Hernandez ~ all of them MVP's ~ all of them huge stars in their time. 500 homer's and 3k hits arent the only qualifications certainly. I have read alot about baseball and the greats of the game. At least it still clings to 3 figures, the same seems not to apply about most who have posted here. This is manifestly not true. Why isn't Roger Maris in the hall of fame? I'm going to back away from your examples of Kell and Mazeroski and replace them with Baines and Hunter. It is possible that any player since steroids were invented cheated. Its the Hall of Significant Achievement. Collectors Corner | Maris hit 13 homers against the Senators and Angels. Why Hall of Fame Article Source: I like stuff like this more than almost anybody. Agree. However, Roger was still five games ahead of the record pace by Ruth, whose 51st HR didn't come until his 139th game. Collectors.com | Aaron Judge is 6' 7 and over 280 lbs. I would not be shocked if either/both made it someday from the Veterans committee. Two players who were incredibly famous for a few short years. Nearly all my baseball knowledge comes from reading Beckett and trading sports cards when I was in junior high and high school. Submitted On September 02, 2011. By the end of his 12-year career, Maris went on to win three World Series Championships, two MVPs, and a Gold Glove Award, as well as being named to 7 All-Star teams. At times, all three were superstars, and important in baseball history, but while Cuyler was selected to the Hall, hes not among the all-time great outfielders. Maris had three games in which to "officially" break Ruth's record. In the 60s-90s and most of the 2000s most people couldn't even watch this video easily. He appeared in seven World Series, winning three of them. As they say in the legal system: I'd rather see a guilty man go free than an innocent man go to prison. Nobody is going to mistake George Kell or Bill Mazeroski for Cal Ripken or Reggie Jackson. Kell and Maz both got in ~ it doesnt tarnish Cal or Reggie in the least. We didnt mention the NL expansion in the article. I hate that Golden Gloves are just throw away facts when considering the HOF. Why isn't Roger Maris in the Hall of Fame? - Collectors Universe Here are my reasons/rebuttals that Maris does not belong in the Hall of Fame. Nevertheless, from 1959 -.1962 his fellow American League players (and coaches, I believe ) chose him as an American League All-Star. I'd have to say that anybody who beats Babe Ruth at ANYTHING deserves to be in, particularly when you see the Hall voting right now excluding McGwire, Sosa and Bonds repeatedly. I wrote a whole long rant and deleted it. Maris played seven years in professional baseball before he wore the Yankee pinstripes. The only evidence of Mazeroski's homer is seeing Yogi Berra looking up dejectedly and Mazeroski circling the bases. Thats an interesting idea. WebHe had 4 very good seasons. South Dakota?? Yankees All-Time Team >The 100 Greatest Right Fielders of All-Time >The All-Time Player Rankings >20 Greatest Yankees of All-Time >. If Judge increased his mass anymore from his starting point he'd never be able to turn on ball or even get out of bed. He would say later that Durante's generosity meant more to him than the media pressures and the catcalls from the pro-Ruth and pro-Mantle fans. In his final 2 years, he aided the cardimals to 2 pennants and 1 world series. For years I thought that breaking Ruths record all by itself should qualify him for the Hall, but you make a good argument. Before that, Curry covered the Yankees from 1991-1997. News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content and other products and services. You can probably assume that means a HR, especially if that was a statement he used frequently. @reelinintheyears said: Customer Service. Nobody seated in the upper deck. You have every right to admire Maris, to be his fan, to argue for his Hall of Fame election. What has happened to sports cards in the past 20 years really bothers me. setting a record does not warrant induction. I remember the newspapers and sports magazines were trying to create an adversary relationship between Roger and Mickey. [deleted] 9 yr. ago Finally, Maris waved his cap to the cheering crowd of 23,154 fans that gave him a standing ovation. All 3 of these players are deserving! Spencer. But it was only a matter of time before the Yankees would yank him (sorry) from Kansas City. WebMLB Never Forgave Roger Maris for Beating Babe Ruth Why isnt he in the Hall of Fame? I respectfully disagree. During the 1961 baseball season, I was a 17 year old enjoying my summer vacation before entering my senior year of high school. Maris has 1.325 hits in his 12-year career, which by the way, would be one of the shorter careers for a position player in the Hall of Fame. Another thing about his 61 homers, seeing as how you criticize the players who broke it because they used steroids: Maris hit 61 in an expansion year with two new teams in the league. In the video the right fielder looks like he's wearing the number 9. In the video his uniform is remarkably white for an away uniform. Position players spend 1/18 of a game hitting and half of it holding down the field of play. He doesn't have the number to be a hall of There have been other Veteran's Committee selectees that compare favorably to Maris. Maris pursuit enthralled a generation as he and teammate Mickey Mantle -- The M&M Boys -- spent a summer aiming for what was then considered to be an unbreakable mark. Oct. 11, 2022 1:44 pm ET Text New York Yankees Roger F Craig was a three-time Super Bowl champion and four-time Pro Bowl player. There are players who are not in the Hall of Fame and likely will not be anytime in the future but their significant singular achievements are more than worthy of their special place in baseball history. Dwight Evans and Frank Howard, to name just two. The defensive play of the Series, recalls Ralph Terry, the winning pitcher, in the excellent new biography, Roger Maris, Baseballs Reluctant Hero, by Tom Clavin and Danny Peary. However, he met the 10 year minimum and those 6 great years propelled him over the top. I've always been a big Maris fan, but don't see how it would be possible to make it into the Hall after an 11-year career. Successful dealings with Wcsportscards94558, EagleEyeKid, SamsGirl214, Volver, DwayneDrain, Oaksey25, Griffins, Cardfan07, Etc. Maris broke babe Ruths single season home run record, but then you never hear much else The Veteran's Committee elected former Pirates second baseman Bill Mazeroski in to the Hall. I stand by what I wrote about Maris: there isnt enough of a career there to merit Hall of Fame election. He was willing to go to any length to ensure that it did not happen to the point of stating Ruth's record woudl stand as it took place in 154 games whereas Maris needed 161 games. I agree that one great season does not make a Hall of Famer. He would finish his career with a total of 11 home runs. the latest updates from spring training. Hall of Fame Yes I know Namath is already in. According to the record he wore the number 19 for the 1961 season only. You may change your billing preferences at any time in the Customer Center or call Roger Maris had a career batting average of .260, and 275 home runs. Playing football for his high school team in North Dakota, Maris returned not one, not two, not three, but four kickoffs for touchdowns in a single game. He lives in Michigan where he writes, runs, and enjoys a good orange soda now and again. Too young to see Maris in his best years. I really don't think there are fixes to a lot of the problem in these industries. This is the short version. Roger Maris: Many still believe his 61 home runs in 1961 is still the single-season home run record. What if a lot of people had money on Maris not breaking this record and the commissioner just gave it to him for publicity. Denny McClain: The last of the 30-game winners (20 wins is very rare now), he went 31-6 in 1968 to win the American League Cy Young Award for the Tigers. Solid major leaguer with a real impact on mid 20th century MLB, but not a HOFer. But his size doesn't guarantee anything. I think Burns says Maris wished he had never broken it because of the response from the public and probably other players too.