Gil Hodges’ Rejection Proves That the Hall of Fame’s Integrity Clause Is a Sham

"Voting shall be based upon the player's record, playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character and contribution to the team(s) on which the player played."

Many “experts” want to eliminate the Hall of Fame’s integrity clause because so many players eligible for inclusion in the Hall of Fame meet all the criteria but lack integrity.

The only conclusion one can reach is that Hall of Fame voters place great weight on a player’s integrity and character. They are important enough to keep Pete Rose, Mark McGwire and Rafael Palmeiro out of the Hall.

Since integrity and char...

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