Hall of fame voters surprise yet again
(NEWSER) - Andre Dawson was the only player elected into the Hall of Fame today, with Bert Blyleven and Roberto Alomar missing the cut by just five and eight votes respectively. Dawson, one of only three players to hit 400 home runs and steal 300 bases, received 77.9% of the vote, a big jump from his 67.9% finish last year. “I can’t really explain the elation,” said Dawson. “It’s the greatest feeling an individual can have.” More»