December 9, 20241 yr I regret that Dick wasn't here with us to share this, but maybe somewhere, somehow, he knows. This was long overdue to a great player. Now the Hall has to respect Dick's wishes as he told Paul Sullivan of the Tribune in one of his last interviews that he wanted the Sox logo on his cap on his plaque.
December 9, 20241 yr 3 minutes ago, Texsox said: What cap and will he be smoking a cigarette? Allen told Paul Sullivan in one of his last interviews that he wanted the Sox logo on his cap if he ever got in.
December 9, 20241 yr Should have been inducted a long time ago. Dick Allen, a great ballplayer and most exciting White Sox player of all time.
December 9, 20241 yr Dick Allen was not only a great hitter, but a great baserunner, an excellent defensive first baseman, and one of the smartest ballplayers ever.
December 9, 20241 yr 42 minutes ago, Lip Man 1 said: Allen told Paul Sullivan in one of his last interviews that he wanted the Sox logo on his cap if he ever got in. I remember that, I guess it will be up to his family.
December 9, 20241 yr Well, he is still called by his White Sox name, “Dick.” he was Richie Allen with the Phillies. congrats to Dick Allen. Long time coming and much deserved..
December 9, 20241 yr Dave "We Are Family" Parker of Pirates 1979 fame gets in as well...part of the Stargell/Chuck Tanner-led team that shocked the baseball world against BALT. I remember pretty distinctly wanting to get his 1974 Topps rookie card when I started collecting in the 1980's. Finally, the Sox organization and Allyn Family get some deserved kudos/praise. But not much for JR here in terms of a spotlight to bask in.
December 9, 20241 yr The most talented player to put on a White Sox uniform. Dick Allen could do it all and do it better than anyone else.
December 9, 20241 yr https://southsidesox.com/2024/12/8/24316646/dick-allen-chicago-white-sox-is-elected-to-the-baseball-hall-of-fame-class-of-2025
December 9, 20241 yr I idolized him as a 10 year old. Also think he had the best season any Sox player ever had
December 9, 20241 yr Dick Allen was a good, sometimes excellent player. He was no Hall of Famer. It seems politically motivated to me.
December 9, 20241 yr 35 minutes ago, Jerry McNertney said: Dick Allen was a good, sometimes excellent player. He was no Hall of Famer. It seems politically motivated to me. Please explain the politics.
December 9, 20241 yr 32 minutes ago, oldsox said: Please explain the politics. At 21 years old Dick had to play minor league ball in the Jim Crow South during the Civil Rights Movement. Then he was totally mistreated by the press in Philadelphia which led to some of the fans turning on him. I know this is not what you are asking but I wanted to point out the real politics that had the biggest impact on Allen's life. The baseball politics and maneuvering of getting into the HoF is a talking point in itself. Edited December 9, 20241 yr by Falstaff
December 9, 20241 yr I can see Dick Allen not impressing as a HOF player. His career was shortened by wear and tear. His 1972 was one of the great seasons. He came 6 hits from winning the triple crown. One squib single every 3 weeks.
December 9, 20241 yr Looking at Allen's career stats, one can make the case he's not a Hall of Famer. But if you actually saw him play, you would say different. As I have said before, you haven't seen a home run until you see a Dick Allen home run.
December 9, 20241 yr 14 hours ago, South Side Fireworks Man said: Should have been inducted a long time ago. Dick Allen, a great ballplayer and most exciting White Sox player of all time. Great ballplayer, exciting former White Sox player, excellent poster on Soxtalk.
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