MLB Hall of Fame Vets' inaction failing greats of the game like Santo, Allen
by Chris Baud from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#5BHEE)
Dick Allen's death on Monday is just the latest failure of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Allen had become a popular candidate in recent years, as the sabermetrics movement showed what a powerful and impactful hitter he was. His raw statistics alone - 351 home runs, a .292 career average - are impressive. But they're even...