Former Philadelphia Phillies legend Dick Allen will once again have a shot at immortality in Cooperstown, New York. The seven-time All-Star will has been announced as one of eight finalists for the Classic Baseball Era Committee ballot.
Introducing the Classic Baseball Era Committee ballot for consideration in the Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Results will be announced at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 8: https://t.co/F6noThgQnT pic.twitter.com/yfI6neqfoY
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) November 4, 2024
This isn’t Allen’s first go-around on the ballot. Allen famously fell one-vote short of induction in 2021, just a few months after he passed away.
The Phillies —and most of the baseball world— believe Allen is a Hall of Famer. The club retired Allen’s No.15 in 2020, an honor only bestowed upon Hall of Famers. Allen’s numbers are certainly worthy of a long overdue plaque in Cooperstown. Still, Allen’s family and fans will have to wait with baited breath until December 8 to find out if Wampum, PA native will get the call.
Dick Allen’s Hall of Fame Resume
- 15-year MLB Career
- Philadelphia Phillies (1963-1969, 1975-1976)
- St. Louis Cardinals (1970)
- Los Angeles Dodgers (1971)
- Chicago White Sox (1972-1974)
- Oakland Athletics (1977)
- Career Batting Average: .292
- Career Home Runs: 351
- Career RBI: 1,119
- Seven-time All-Star (1965-67, 1970, 1972-1974)
- 1964 NL Rookie of the Year
- 1972 AL MVP
- 1972 & 1974 AL home run leader
- 1972 AL RBI leader
