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Format and Rules
For the sake of simplification, convenience, and continuity, we will adopt the rules currently employed by the BBWAA and apply them throughout, with the exception of modifications made for first five elections (and perhaps longer if necessary):
Voting Rules: For at least the first five elections, voters may vote for between 0-15 candidates (the number will be eventually be cut to 10). A "None of the Above" option is available if you believe no one is worthy and you wish to submit a blank ballot. Votes will be made public, and voters are encouraged to post their ballots in the thread and not view results before voting. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR BALLOT TO 15 VOTES AT MOST. EXCESS VOTES MAY RESULT IN YOUR BALLOT BEING DISQUALIFIED.
Thoughtfulness and Editing Ballots: Please review and thoughtfully consider the candidates before voting, and make sure you have accurately filled out your ballot before submitting. Requests for editing ballots after the fact will generally not be honored. Exceptions might be made if a voter accidentally voted for the wrong player or accidentally went over the voting limit (but I strongly encourage you to do your best to prevent either from happening).
Required Support: Players receiving at least 75% support in an election will be elected. For the first five elections, a player must receive at least one vote to appear on the next ballot, though extra considerations may be made for players not receiving a vote in the first election. After the first five elections, players will need at least 5% support to stay on the ballot.
Player Eligibility: Players eligible for an election will have last played at least 5 years prior to the election year and have appeared in at least 10 major league seasons. Players will remain on the ballot for 15 years, provided they continue to receive at least 5% of the vote.
- Early Election Modifications: To be eligible for the first election, players must have played at least 7 seasons between 1871 and 1896. The next four elections will have an 8 year rule. Players from before this period, or who do not meet the 7 year requirement, or who are no longer eligible for the current election, will be eligible for the Veterans/Pioneers Committee, provided their last appearance was no later than 1883. Players eligible in the first election will be eligible for 15 years, regardless of when they retired, and provided they meet the minimum support requirements. The 5% rule is not in effect for the first five elections. During this time, players need to receive at least one vote to remain on the ballot (or at least one vote in the first two elections to make the third).
Election Period: Elections will close exactly a week after starting. The next election might not commence for another day or two.
1903 Guide
There are 48 candidates on the 1903 ballot. First time eligible players last played in 1898.
First Timers (14)
Lou Bierbauer
Jack Boyle
Tom Brown
Red Ehret
Mike Griffin
Bug Holliday
Bill Joyce
Matt Kilroy
Billy Nash
Billy Shindle
Germany Smith
Ed Stein
Sam Thompson
Walt Wilmot
Holdovers (34)
Holdovers Receiving At Least 50% in the Previous Election (5)
Last Year of Eligibility (0)
Penultimate Year of Eligibility (0)
Hall of Famers
Players Elected (9)
Players Elected by Position
Catcher (1): Buck Ewing
First Base (3): Cap Anson, Dan Brouthers, Roger Conner
Second Base (0):
Third Base (0):
Shortstop (0):
Left Field (1): Jim O'Rourke
Center Field (0):
Right Field (1): King Kelly
Pitcher (3): John Clarkson, Tim Keefe, Charley Radbourn
Players Elected by Year
Number of Ballots Submitted in Past Elections
1901: 20
1902: 24
Links to Past Elections
1901
1902
Format and Rules
For the sake of simplification, convenience, and continuity, we will adopt the rules currently employed by the BBWAA and apply them throughout, with the exception of modifications made for first five elections (and perhaps longer if necessary):
Voting Rules: For at least the first five elections, voters may vote for between 0-15 candidates (the number will be eventually be cut to 10). A "None of the Above" option is available if you believe no one is worthy and you wish to submit a blank ballot. Votes will be made public, and voters are encouraged to post their ballots in the thread and not view results before voting. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR BALLOT TO 15 VOTES AT MOST. EXCESS VOTES MAY RESULT IN YOUR BALLOT BEING DISQUALIFIED.
Thoughtfulness and Editing Ballots: Please review and thoughtfully consider the candidates before voting, and make sure you have accurately filled out your ballot before submitting. Requests for editing ballots after the fact will generally not be honored. Exceptions might be made if a voter accidentally voted for the wrong player or accidentally went over the voting limit (but I strongly encourage you to do your best to prevent either from happening).
Required Support: Players receiving at least 75% support in an election will be elected. For the first five elections, a player must receive at least one vote to appear on the next ballot, though extra considerations may be made for players not receiving a vote in the first election. After the first five elections, players will need at least 5% support to stay on the ballot.
Player Eligibility: Players eligible for an election will have last played at least 5 years prior to the election year and have appeared in at least 10 major league seasons. Players will remain on the ballot for 15 years, provided they continue to receive at least 5% of the vote.
- Early Election Modifications: To be eligible for the first election, players must have played at least 7 seasons between 1871 and 1896. The next four elections will have an 8 year rule. Players from before this period, or who do not meet the 7 year requirement, or who are no longer eligible for the current election, will be eligible for the Veterans/Pioneers Committee, provided their last appearance was no later than 1883. Players eligible in the first election will be eligible for 15 years, regardless of when they retired, and provided they meet the minimum support requirements. The 5% rule is not in effect for the first five elections. During this time, players need to receive at least one vote to remain on the ballot (or at least one vote in the first two elections to make the third).
Election Period: Elections will close exactly a week after starting. The next election might not commence for another day or two.
1903 Guide
There are 48 candidates on the 1903 ballot. First time eligible players last played in 1898.
First Timers (14)
Lou Bierbauer
Jack Boyle
Tom Brown
Red Ehret
Mike Griffin
Bug Holliday
Bill Joyce
Matt Kilroy
Billy Nash
Billy Shindle
Germany Smith
Ed Stein
Sam Thompson
Walt Wilmot
Holdovers (34)
Code:
[B]Player Year of Eligibility High Support Previous Year’s Support[/B] Ross Barnes 3rd 58.33% 58.33% Charlie Bennett 3rd 45.00% 33.33% Pete Browning 3rd 40.00% 37.50% Oyster Burns 3rd 4.17% 4.17% Bob Caruthers 3rd 30.00% 29.17% Charlie Comiskey 3rd 5.00% 4.17% Larry Corcoran 3rd 5.00% 4.17% Bob Ferguson 3rd 8.33% 8.33% Pud Galvin 3rd 70.83% 70.83% Jack Glasscock 3rd 25.00% 20.83% George Gore 3rd 45.00% 37.50% Ned Hanlon 3rd 5.00% 4.17% Paul Hines 3rd 65.00% 54.17% Charley Jones 3rd 4.17% 4.17% Denny Lyons 3rd 4.17% 4.17% Bobby Mathews 3rd 5.00% 4.17% Tommy McCarthy* 3rd 5.00% 0.00% Jim McCormick 3rd 5.00% 4.17% Cal McVey 3rd 20.00% 12.50% Levi Meyerle 3rd 4.17% 4.17% Tony Mullane 3rd 45.00% 33.33% Tip O’Neill 3rd 8.33% 8.33% Dave Orr 3rd 8.33% 8.33% Lip Pike 3rd 12.50% 12.50% Hardy Richardson 3rd 20.83% 20.83% Al Spalding 3rd 37.50% 37.50% Joe Start 3rd 35.00% 33.00% Harry Stovey 3rd 50.00% 45.83% Ezra Sutton 3rd 37.50% 37.50% John Ward 3rd 62.50% 62.50% Mickey Welch 3rd 25.00% 20.83% Deacon White 3rd 62.50% 62.50% Will White 3rd 4.17% 4.17% George Wright 3rd 45.00% 41.67% * = Player on ballot due to receiving a vote in 1901
Code:
[B]Player 1902 Support[/B] Pud Galvin 70.83% John Ward 62.50% Deacon White 62.50% Ross Barnes 58.33% Paul Hines 54.17%
Penultimate Year of Eligibility (0)
Hall of Famers
Players Elected (9)
Code:
[B]Player Year Elected Election Percentage Years on Ballot[/B] Cap Anson 1902 100% 1 Dan Brouthers 1901 90.00% 1 John Clarkson 1901 90.00% 1 Roger Conner 1902 79.17% 1 Buck Ewing 1902 83.33% 1 Tim Keefe 1901 75.00% 1 King Kelly 1902 75.00% 2 Jim O’Rourke 1901 90.00% 1 Charley Radbourn 1901 95.00% 1
Catcher (1): Buck Ewing
First Base (3): Cap Anson, Dan Brouthers, Roger Conner
Second Base (0):
Third Base (0):
Shortstop (0):
Left Field (1): Jim O'Rourke
Center Field (0):
Right Field (1): King Kelly
Pitcher (3): John Clarkson, Tim Keefe, Charley Radbourn
Players Elected by Year
Code:
[B]Year Player[/B] 1901 Dan Brouthers John Clarkson Tim Keefe Jim O’Rourke Charley Radbourn 1902 Cap Anson Roger Conner Buck Ewing King Kelly
1901: 20
1902: 24
Links to Past Elections
1901
1902
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