HOF Class of 1997 - Results

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HOF Class of 1997 - Results

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There was no lack of drama on this HOF voting. Both inductees had missed the HOF by 1 vote on their last try, and made it with nothing to spare on their final opportunity. Seventeen owners voted, making it the largest participation in several years. Several articles were introduced to present the merits of Doc Smith, the historical league leader in saves. In the end, his 600+ saves, all-star and firewall awards were sufficient to get him to the HOF in his third and final vote. Fred Holmes was not an easy one to evaluate. His shared stats between SP and RP made him a difficult choice, but in the end he was recognized for his quality on the mound regardless whether he was starting or coming from the bullpen. Congratulations to both!

1997 HOF Class Inductees
Fred Holmes-SP/RP.........13 votes 76%
Doc Smith-RP................13 votes 76%

Retained for a 3rd and final HOF voting ballot:
Jose Keedy-3B............... 5 votes 29%

Retained for a 2nd HOF voting ballot:
Herb Gooch-3B.............. 12 votes 71%
Ovid Williams-2B............ 11 votes 65%
Randy Crawford-SP......... 7 votes 41%

Also receiving votes:
Tony Konnick-1B............ 9 votes 53% 3rd voting ballot
Robert MacPine-C.......... 8 votes 47% 3rd voting ballot
Hal Zito-2B/3B.............. 4 votes 24% 3rd voting ballot
Dick Smith-RF/CF.......... 1 vote 6% 1st voting ballot
John Hersh-1B.............. 1 vote 6% 1st voting ballot
Tony Smith-RF/CF......... 1 vote 6% 1st voting ballot
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