01/12: Rickey Henderson Elected into HOF
Posted by: Seamus
Former Yankee Rickey Henderson was elected into the Hall of Fame today, receiving 94.8% of the votes to lead all eligible candidates. Henderson played for the Yankees from 1985-89 and is still their all-time stolen base leader with 326.
Former Yank Tommy John (1979-82) fell a bit shy of the 75% needed in his final year of eligibility. David Cone received 21 out of a possible 539 (3.9%) votes in his first year of eligibility, falling short of the 5% needed to remain on future ballots. Don Mattingly received 11.9% of possible votes. Other former Yankees who fell short include Lee Smith, Tim Raines and Jesse Orosco, who some may forget pitched 15 games for the Yanks in 2003.
Former Yank Tommy John (1979-82) fell a bit shy of the 75% needed in his final year of eligibility. David Cone received 21 out of a possible 539 (3.9%) votes in his first year of eligibility, falling short of the 5% needed to remain on future ballots. Don Mattingly received 11.9% of possible votes. Other former Yankees who fell short include Lee Smith, Tim Raines and Jesse Orosco, who some may forget pitched 15 games for the Yanks in 2003.
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