Nine players and an executive are up for Hall of Fame induction as part of the Golden Era Committee ballot that was announced on Thursday.
Jim Kaat, Gil Hodges, Dick Allen lead Hall of Fame Golden Era ballot
One of the all-time great workhorses joins an iconic Dodger and one of the most feared sluggers of his era among a group of nine former players receiving further consideration for Hall of Fame induction.
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Kaat pitched in the big leagues for 25 years, winning 283 games and finishing his career with a 3.45 ERA/108 ERA+. He led the league in wins, innings, complete games and strikeout-to-walk ratio in 1966 while with the Twins.
Hodges suited up for the Dodgers for 16 years and hit .274/.360/.488, good for an OPS+ of 120. The Indiana native, who passed away in 1972, was selected to eight All-Star teams and finished his career with 370 home runs.
Allen hit 20 or more home runs in 10 seasons, including league-leading totals of 37 in 1972 and 32 in 1974. The 15-year big league veteran spent most of his time with the Phillies and finished his career a .292/.378/.534 hitter.
Ken Boyer, Minnie Minoso, Tony Oliva, Billy Pierce, Luis Tiant and Maury Wills round out the ballot. Players must receive votes on 75 percent of the ballots for induction, which will take place on July 26.
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