A podcast discussing the Baseball Hall of Fame. Hosted by attorney and baseball fan extraordinaire Russell Christian. SABR member.
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Answer -
1 - A: Al Downing allowed Hank Aaron's 715th home run
2 - C: Mickey Owen dropped the 3rd strike in Game 4 of the 1941 World Series
3 - D: Dave Parker cut down Brian Downing at the plate in the 50th All-Star Game
4 - B: Sandy Koufax struck out 15 Yankees in a game in the 1963 World Series
In 1974 Dick Allen led all of MLB in SLG% with .563.
He also led the AL in home runs (32) , OPS (.938), and rOBA (.423) while batting .301, scoring 84 runs and driving in 88.
He finished 23rd in MVP voting.
Answer:
1 - A - Jeff Burroughs won the MVP in 1974
2 - B - Jim Sundberg won the GG for catcher in 1976 (his 1st of 6 consecutive GG's from '76 - '81)
3 - C - Mike Hargrove won the AL ROY in 1974
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Former Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner is up for a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027.
He helped make the Braves known as “America’s Team” by bringing their games to national TV, and we’ll find out if he makes it on December 6.
The math doesn’t lie - only 2 people will get in!
I fell like Dusty is a lock. Bochy will get in eventually.
But neither changed the game the way Ted Turner did.
This is a fun ballot.
Ted Turner in 2027, Dale Murphy in 2029?
The Contemporary Baseball Era ballot features four managers and four executives for consideration in the Hall of Fame Class of 2027.
Results will be announced at 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 6: ow.ly/UjVe5102Z6Q
ALT The Contemporary Baseball Era ballot considering managers, executives and umpires includes Sandy Alderson, Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon, Lou Piniella, Brian Sabean, Ted Turner and Bill White. (Alderson and White photos: Rich Pilling, Bochy photo: Jason Wise, Maddon photo: Tampa Bay Rays, Sabean photo: Michael Zagaris, all others National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and MLB Photos)
The Contemporary Baseball Era Ballot for the HOF Class of 2027 is OUT!
4 managers and 4 executives
EXECUTIVES
-Sandy Alderson
-Brian Sabean
-Ted Turner 👀
-Bill White
MANAGERS
-Dusty Baker
-Bruce Bochy
-Joe Maddon
-Lou Piniella
My breakdown episode will be coming soon!
baseballhall.org/class-of-20…
Answer- Cal Ripken, Jr. who won his 2nd MVP in 1991 was the last Orioles player to win MVP.
Chris Davis came close, finishing 3rd in 2013 after his monster season in which he led MLB with 53 home runs, 138 RBI, and 370 total bases.
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My favorite part is where they say I have the #1 podcast for...checks notes...."Gary Murphy career stats". 🤣
