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January 8, 2014

Frank Thomas elected to Baseball Hall of Fame on first year of eligibility

Frank Thomas excitement when learning he was elected to Baseball Hall of Fame "I'm going to Cooperstown" via Twitter — Frank Thomas excitement when learning he was elected to Baseball Hall of Fame “I’m going to Cooperstown” via Twitter

Former Atlanta Braves pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame when results of BBWAA voting were announced Wednesday afternoon. Former Chicago White Sox slugger Frank Thomas also was elected in his first year of eligibility.

Maddux received 97.2 percent of the votes cast by BBWAA members while Glavine came in at 91.9 percent and Thomas at 83.7 percent. Candidates need 75 percent of the vote to be elected.

Read who did not make the cut and more at Sporting News.

2 COMMENTS

Tonya Whitaker January 8, 2014 At 10:22 pm

I’m glad Frank Thomas was elected to the hall. He played the game the way it should be played, and he didn’t cheat like those steroids pumpin’ fools. I need not mention names.
NDG Staff January 9, 2014 At 5:07 pm

Agreed Tonya!

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