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Dawson to remain an Expo in MLB Hall of Fame
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Athletes, Editorial, MLB,
Andre “The Hawk” Dawson’s Major League road is coming to a stop with his induction into the MLB Hall of Fame. After eight failed attempts at reaching everlasting fame, Dawson was voted in with 77.9% of the vote and will be inducted this year. Dawson’s issue with his selection is that he will not go in wearing a Chicago Cubs hat. His plaque will feature the symbol of the defunct Montreal Expos. Dawson has expressed his frustration publicly at being denied his request to represent the Cubs in Cooperstown.
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Alomar misses call to Hall by eight votes
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Athletes, Editorial, MLB,
The 2010 MLB Hall of Fame voting took place on Wednesday, and once all the votes were counted, only Andre “The Hawk” Dawson got the call. For the first time in history, two other players came within 10 votes of induction. Pitcher Bert Blyleven was five votes shy, while second baseman Roberto Alomar was eight short. With 397 votes out of a possible 539, Alomar landed 73.7 percent of the vote, but required 75 percent to make it into the Hall.
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