Cooperstown by the Numbers : An Analysis of Baseball Hall of Fame Elections

For any baseball fanatic, a trip to Cooperstown can take on the aura of a holy pilgrimage. Yet many fans are unaware of what goes into the selection of players to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Part I of this volume offers a chronology of Hall of Fame voting from 1936 to the present. Part II provides information about the awards won (Cy Young, MVP, Rookie), honors ( Sporting News All-Star selections), and other career details (longevity, benchmark statistical achievements) that tend to sway voters. And Part III summarizes the voting trends by position. This Book Offers A Chronology Of Hall Of Fame Voting From 1936 To The Present; Provides Information About The Awards (cy Youngs And Mvps Won), Honors (sporting News All-star Selections), And Other Career Details (longevity, Benchmark Statistical Achievements) That Tend To Sway Voters; And Summarizes The Voting Trends By Position--provided By Publisher. John J. Mcconnell. Includes Index.