Rickey last played Major League Baseball with the Dodgers in 2003, and after waiting the required 5 years, is finally eligible for induction. Although there seems to be an unwritten rule that no one should be included on 100% of the ballot, there isn't really a logical explanation for why Rickey should be excluded. His numbers speak for themselves!
Along with Rickey, there are a few other players who have a chance of being inducted come January 12th. Jim Rice fell just 16 votes shy of the required 75% threshold last year, and with Rickey as the only surefire inductee, has a pretty good chance of getting in. Andre Dawson (who I know Hawk to the Hall is wholeheartedly rooting for), also has a legitimate chance of being inducted, as he was included on over 65% of the ballots last year.
I've already got my hotel reservations for July 2009 (I made them almost a year in advance), and can't wait to see what gems Rickey's induction speech may hold.
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