Yankees and the Hall of Fame: Frank Crosetti
by James Vlietstra
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I am reviewing the credentials of a ton of former Yankees and highlighting their careers. Many of their accomplishments have been forgotten.
Even if some are not future Hall of Famers, it's good to remember what they did accomplish.
Together, we can discuss if we believe that they are deserving of being included in the Hall Of Fame or not. I hope you read along and give me your opinions.
Today we are going to be looking at...
Frank Crosetti:
"The Crow" played all 17 years as a Yankees.
He was a two time all star
He was an eight time World Series winner.
His WAR was 24.4.
He had four 100+Runs seasons.
He had 1,541 hits.
He was the third base coach for 20 years after his retirement, winning nine additional World Series, for a total of 17 during his 37 years in pinstripes.
He was on the ballot six times, never getting more than 15 votes.
He was the last living member of the 1932,36,37, and 39 WS teams.
Hard “No” on the HoF.
But another deserving of a plaque in the Valley due to his 37 years of representing the pinstripes with honor.
YES, YES, YES, & YES!!!
Again, another guy that belongs in the Hall and the totality of his tome in uniform as both a player and as a coach, but baseball only looks at one or the other, not both. I think the closest we have of the both is Joe Torre.