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Just one Hall of Fame vote? Why that distinction matters so much for some MLB players

Jim Deshaies got one Hall of Fame vote. That's exactly what he was dreaming of. (Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images) When the Baseball Hall of Fame voting results were revealed in January 2001, a parade ...
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Willie, Mickey and the Duke — and no one else. Why has the Hall of Fame ignored centerfielders?

Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones may soon break a major Hall of Fame drought. Will it change anything long-term? (Al Bello / Getty Images) When Willie Mays made his Major League debut in 1951, he was ...