basemen and third basemen and outfielder, played in 1,749 games, 6,332 at bats, 1,099 runs scored, 1,848 hits, 320 doubles, 79 triples, 351 hr’s, 1,119 rbi’s, .292 BA, .378 OBP and .534 slugging %. Allen was a 7 time all-star, 1972 AL MVP and 1964 Rookie of the Year.
Whether Allen is worthy of the Hall of Fame has been hotly debated, with many people arguing he is the best player not in the Hall.[1] The arguments usually center around his very high career averages, batting (.292), slugging (.534), and on-base (.378).
I feel that he and Ron Santo should be in the Hall, what do you think about Allen?http://www.baseball-reference.com/a/alle…http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Allen
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Jun 2009
Should Dick Allen Be In The Hall Of Fame? In 15 Seasons With 5 Teams From 1963-1977, Allen, Who Was A First?
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Dick Allen was a great player indeed, as was Ron Santo, but, it seems that the standard set to be considered HOF material included a few things that these guys didnt have, like being on world champion teams during there prime, Ernie Banks is in the Hall and never made it to the series in his career playing along side of Santo for a time. But Banks hit 500 homers so he’s in. Maybe the requirements to get in should be more conrete and less flexible which promotes favortism. Allens numbers were good, but were short of the requirements needed to get in easily, he could have an easier time if he would’ve player on winning teams.
I would say yes, though he’s borderline. My general rule of thumb is 10 good to great years, and by my count he just barely makes that. a career 156 adjuster OPS is extremely impressive. The only knock against him is his defense and the fact that he only played in 1749 games. He has my vote, albeit barely.
I really think he should be. As a kid and a Phillies fan I remember him as being electrifying as a player. Although some of his off field antics did land him in trouble, he certainly is no Pete Rose. His numbers speak for themselves but his presence was worthy.
Allen had decent (not great) numbers but he didn’t get along with the media or his teammates. That is why he played with so many teams. He wore out his welcome rather quickly.
In my opinion he falls short of Hall of Fame status.
I remember him well. Dick” Don’t call me Richie” Allen. He was a beast in his day, but he’s not a Hall Of Famer. He had Hall Of Fame talent, but wasted it.
No. Since your so into research, look at Duke Snyder, similar stats, also doesn’t deserve to be in. Cheers.
This is one of those that is actually hotly debated, I am on the side of no. He might have been if he had stayed longer and put up some HOF stats but he chose to retire when he did, he just falls short – it’s no one’s fault but his own. On the other side Kirby Puckett’s induction has to have opened the doors for a lot of other guys who don’t really deserve it, I’d think Allen would be first in line there. But I’m glad he didn’t get in, he’s not a HOFer.