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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 20 years prior to the current election. 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.
1904 Guide
There are 47 candidates on the 1903 ballot. First time eligible players last played in 1899.
First Timers (12)
Frank Dwyer
John Grim
Arlie Latham
Ed McKEan
Bid McPhee
Billy Rhines
Jake Stenzel
Jack Stivetts
Jack Taylor
Mike Tiernan
Tommy Tucker
Farmer Vaughn
Holdovers (35)
Holdovers Receiving At Least 50% in the Previous Election (15)
Last Year of Eligibility (0)
Penultimate Year of Eligibility (0)
Hall of Famers
Players Elected (10)
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 (4): John Clarkson, Pud Galvin, Tim Keefe, Charley Radbourn
Players Elected by Year
1901: Dan Brouthers, John Clarkson, Tim Keefe, Jim O’Rourke, Charley Radbourn
1902: Cap Anson, Roger Conner, Buck Ewing, King Kelly
1903: Pud Galvin
Number of Ballots Submitted in Past Elections
1901: 20
1902: 24
1903: 26
Links to Past Elections
1901
1902
1903
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 20 years prior to the current election. 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.
1904 Guide
There are 47 candidates on the 1903 ballot. First time eligible players last played in 1899.
First Timers (12)
Frank Dwyer
John Grim
Arlie Latham
Ed McKEan
Bid McPhee
Billy Rhines
Jake Stenzel
Jack Stivetts
Jack Taylor
Mike Tiernan
Tommy Tucker
Farmer Vaughn
Holdovers (35)
Code:
[B]Player Year of Eligibility High Support Previous Year’s Support[/B] Ross Barnes 4th 61.54% 61.54% (1903) Charlie Bennett 4th 50.00% 50.00% (1903) Pete Browning 4th 50.00% 50.00% (1903) Oyster Burns 4th 7.69% 7.69% (1903) Bob Caruthers 4th 50.00% 50.00% (1903) Charlie Comiskey 4th 11.54% 11.54% (1903) Larry Corcoran 4th 7.69% 7.69% (1903) Bob Ferguson 4th 8.33% 7.69% (1903) Jack Glasscock 4th 57.69% 57.69% (1903) George Gore 4th 57.69% 57.69% (1903) Mike Griffin 2nd 3.85% 3.85% (19030 Ned Hanlon 4th 7.69% 7.69% (1903) Paul Hines 4th 69.23% 69.23% (1903) Charley Jones 4th 3.85% 5.00% (1901) Denny Lyons 3rd 3.85% 4.17% (1902) Bobby Mathews 4th 3.85% 4.17% (1902) Tommy McCarthy 4th 3.85% 5.00% (1901) Jim McCormick 4th 7.69% 7.69% (1903) Cal McVey 4th 26.92% 26.92% (1903) Levi Meyerle 4th 3.85% 4.17% (1902) Tony Mullane 4th 50.00% 50.00% (1903) Tip O’Neill 4th 7.69% 8.33% (1902) Dave Orr 4th 3.85% 8.33% (1902) Lip Pike 4th 19.23% 19.23% (1903) Hardy Richardson 4th 50.00% 50.00% (1903) Al Spalding 4th 50.00% 50.00% (1903) Joe Start 4th 46.15% 46.15% (1903) Harry Stovey 4th 61.54% 61.54% (1903) Ezra Sutton 4th 46.15% 46.15% (1903) Sam Thompson 2nd 57.69% 57.69% (1903) John Ward 4th 57.69% 62.50% (1902) Mickey Welch 4th 26.92% 26.92% (1903) Deacon White 4th 69.23% 69.23% (1903) Will White 4th 3.85% 4.17% (1902) George Wright 4th 53.85% 53.85% (1903)
Code:
[B]Player 1903 Support[/B] Paul Hines 69.23% Deacon White 69.23% Ross Barnes 61.54% Harry Stovey 61.54% Jack Glasscock 57.69% George Gore 57.69% Sam Thompson 57.69% John Ward 57.69% George Wright 53.85% Charlie Bennett 50.00% Pete Browning 50.00% Bob Caruthers 50.00% Tony Mullane 50.00% Hardy Richardson 50.00% Al Spalding 50.00%
Penultimate Year of Eligibility (0)
Hall of Famers
Players Elected (10)
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 Pud Galvin 1903 80.77% 3 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 (4): John Clarkson, Pud Galvin, Tim Keefe, Charley Radbourn
Players Elected by Year
1901: Dan Brouthers, John Clarkson, Tim Keefe, Jim O’Rourke, Charley Radbourn
1902: Cap Anson, Roger Conner, Buck Ewing, King Kelly
1903: Pud Galvin
Number of Ballots Submitted in Past Elections
1901: 20
1902: 24
1903: 26
Links to Past Elections
1901
1902
1903
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