Golden Era Committee Blanks Hall Of Fame Hopefuls
The Golden Era Committee declined to induct any old-timers into the Hall of Fame this year, with Dick Allen and Tony Oliva falling just one vote short of the 75 percent needed for induction. Jim Kaat was two votes shy.
Here is how the voting went:
| Votes | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Dick Allen | 11 | 68.8% |
| Tony Oliva | 11 | 68.8% |
| Jim Kaat | 10 | 62.5% |
| Maury Wills | 9 | 56.3% |
| Minnie Minoso | 8 | 50% |
| Ken Boyer | 3 or fewer | |
| Gil Hodges | 3 or fewer | |
| Bob Howsam | 3 or fewer | |
| Billy Pierce | 3 or fewer | |
| Luis Tiant | 3 or fewer |
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