Dave Parker and Dick Allen have been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the classic era committee. Parker received 14 out of 16 votes, while Allen got 13. The induction ceremony is scheduled for July 27 in Cooperstown, New York.
Parker, who turned 73 in June, never achieved a ballot percentage above 24.5% during his 15 appearances on the BBWAA ballot from 1997-2011. However, he was known for his impressive stats, including .290 batting average, 339 home runs, and 1,493 RBIs.
Allen, who passed away in 2020 at age 78, received a high of 18.9% on the BBWAA ballot from 1983-97. He hit .292 with 351 home runs and 1,119 RBIs during his 14-year career.
The two players were part of a committee that considered candidates whose primary impact was before 1980. Tommy John, Ken Boyer, Steve Garvey, and Luis Tiant also received votes. However, none reached the 75% threshold for election.
Parker is expected to wear multiple team logos on his cap, as per Hall regulations since 2002. He won two World Series titles and was a seven-time All-Star during his career.
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