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Tigers#1
06-23-2002, 05:24 PM
Does anyone know when he is eligible for the Hall of Fame?
imgreat95
06-24-2002, 02:43 PM
not until 5 years after he passed away. I believe that there has been 2 seasons since then... meaning he has 3 more to go.
sheffield_rocks
06-25-2002, 12:34 AM
You have to be out of the game for 5 seasons at minimum
Tigers#1
06-25-2002, 04:54 PM
I think they should make an exception for D.T.. That rule is mostley for players who they know aren't going to make a return to the game. But i guess it's not a huge deal. He'll still get in on the first ballot.
imgreat95
06-25-2002, 04:59 PM
very rarely are exceptions ever made. The only one I ever know of in any sports was Roberto Clemente.
Tigers#1
06-25-2002, 07:28 PM
I beleive Wayne Gretzke did too.
sheffield_rocks
06-25-2002, 08:13 PM
Jose Rijo got a vote for the Hall of Fame...
imgreat95
06-25-2002, 09:30 PM
Originally posted by sheffield_rocks
Jose Rijo got a vote for the Hall of Fame...

tht's because he was out of baseball for 6 years
GiveHyzduashot
06-25-2002, 09:35 PM
I thought Lemieux was inducted before the mandatory time, also.
imgreat95
06-25-2002, 09:49 PM
I don't know what the rule is in the NHL...