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BBWAA Madness: Arizona Writer Doesn’t Give Hall of Fame Vote to Rickey Henderson
BBWAA Madness: Arizona Writer Doesn’t Give Hall of Fame Vote to Rickey Henderson
That’s not even the worst part . The writer, Corky Simpson, of the Green Valley News in Arizona, voted for the following players : * Bert Blyleven * Andre Dawson * Tommy John * Don Mattingly * Tim Raines * Jim Rice * Alan Trammell * Matt Williams No Rickey Henderson. Perhaps ...
Corky Simpson: The writer who didn’t vote for Rickey Henderson
Corky Simpson: The writer who didn’t vote for Rickey Henderson
homerderby.com — So much for Rickey Henderson becoming the first player to be voted unanimously to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Arizona sportswriter Corky Simpson didn't vote for Rickey. But he did vote for Matt Williams. (more) Corky Simpson: The writer who didn’t vote for Rickey ...
I made a mistake not voting for Rickey Henderson
I made a mistake not voting for Rickey Henderson
insidebayarea.com — Former Tucson Citizen writer Corky Simpson admits he "goofed" leaving Rickey Henderson off the ballot. (more) I made a mistake not voting for Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson Hall of Fame Drinking Game
Rickey Henderson Hall of Fame Drinking Game
razzball.com — As Rickey gets drunk on himself, get drunk on the Hennessy. (more) Rickey Henderson Hall of Fame Drinking Game
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Corky say: "Yay Matt Williams Yay!'
The Sports Hernia Blog — ... has our undivided attention.  And just why does he have our attention?  Because we agree with the Corkster , we wholeheartedly agree. Consider this post an emphatic "Yay Matt Williams, Yay!" from the Hernia staff.

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