In a statement, the Hall of Fame’s chairman, Jane Forbes Clark, said the Hall’s board would consider Schilling’s request at its next meeting. The Hall of Fame has scheduled an induction ceremony for July 25. The writers have voted for the Hall of Fame since its founding in 1936. But if I could have submitted a ballot, I would have checked boxes for Bonds, Clemens, Todd Helton, Jeff Kent, Scott Rolen, Schilling and Gary Sheffield. Bonds and Clemens belong.

Source: New York Times January 26, 2021 23:23 UTC