I only did a quick glance through, but I don't think anybody had either Yentob or Wilson. I can sort of understand nobody thinking of Yentob, but in retrospect Brian Wilson does seem to have been a missed opportunity.
Pittsburgh Pirate legend Dave Parker died today. just weeks short of the ceremony to induct him into Baseball's Hall of Fame. He, at least, got the joy of knowing he was elected last December, even if he did not survive long enough to enjoy the festivities.
Which puts him ahead of Dick Allen, also to be inducted in a few weeks, who died a few years before without ever knowing he would be elected. And that is a crime that will always be on the heads of the Baseball Writers Of America who vote for these things. There was NO rational reason Allen should not have won election a decade or so ago.
But, back to Parker, who also very much deserved to be elected. I hope he completed his speech so that a family member or friend can deliver it in his place at the ceremony.
No, he was not on my list. I am also going to post a version of this on the Baseball thread.
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Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. RIP. I mean, his body has done amazing to last this long. But it is still sad that he has died.
Which puts him ahead of Dick Allen, also to be inducted in a few weeks, who died a few years before without ever knowing he would be elected. And that is a crime that will always be on the heads of the Baseball Writers Of America who vote for these things. There was NO rational reason Allen should not have won election a decade or so ago.
But, back to Parker, who also very much deserved to be elected. I hope he completed his speech so that a family member or friend can deliver it in his place at the ceremony.
No, he was not on my list. I am also going to post a version of this on the Baseball thread.