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Nov 21, 2016 · Who he was: It might not have been that surprising when Albert Belle fell off the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballot for the Hall of Fame in 2007, receiving just 3.5 percent of...
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Nov 11, 2022 · In a colorful 12-year major league career, Albert Belle didn’t get many second chances. Yet, for the third time since his name fell off the Baseball Writers ballot in 2007, Belle finds himself on the Today’s Game ballot for reconsideration for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Belle is one of eight players named to the special Today’s ...
Nov 26, 2022 · Albert Belle became eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2006 and received just 7.7% of the vote. The next year, his vote percentage sagged to 3.5%, knocking him off all future BBWAA ballots. One can assume that Bill Madden, who later would make the Hall of Fame himself as the Spink Award winner, was not one of the few who cast his ballot for the ...
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May 4, 2021 · Although he managed to get his name on Hall of Fame ballots, Belle failed to reach the minimum vote percentage necessary to be inducted and ultimately put an end to any debate over his inclusion. While Belle will never be enshrined in Cooperstown, his love for baseball hasn't faltered.
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Apr 6, 2020 · It happened early in his career when a fan named Jeff Pilar mocked Belle, calling him Joey and inviting him to a keg party after Belle just got out of rehab. Belle took the baseball he was holding and fired it off the chest of Pillar, who was sitting in the stands. He was suspended for the incident.
Dec 19, 2020 · Why did Belle, who was still producing at a high level, leave the sport at this time? Here is a breakdown of his career and how a career destined for the Hall of Fame was suddenly derailed. A Premier Player. (Photo By John Cordes/Icon Sportswire)
Feb 23, 2022 · So how close was he to actually making the Hall of Fame? We know that his utter disdain for the media – and apparently his teammates and everyone else around him – certainly did him no favors, and was a big reason why he only lasted two years on the ballot.
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