Boggs hits his way to the Hall

Boggs hits his way to the Hall
Twelve-time All-Star gains entry on first try

TAMPA -- One of the most superstitious men ever to play the game of baseball got the call at 12:26 p.m.
"That was perfect because I wore No. 12 in New York and Tampa Bay and I wore No. 26 in Boston," Wade Boggs said.
He even had his trademark meal of chicken before the call arrived, in hopes that it would ensure a positive message about the results of the Baseball Hall of Fame balloting.
But when the big call finally came, Boggs didn't believe it.
"The phone had started to ring at about 8:30 a.m. from friends and well wishers," Boggs said. "So when Jack (O'Connell of the BBWAA) called, Jack said, 'Congratulations you are in the Hall of Fame,' and I thought it was one of my friends pulling a joke on me. It went on like that for a few more minutes. Finally, (Jeff Idelson of the Hall of Fame) said, 'Boggsy, it's official, you are in.' That's when it sunk in." Full Story


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posted by ADMIN @ Wednesday, January 05, 2005