Is George Foster worthy of the Hall of Fame?
 

* 5x All-Star selection (1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981)
* 2x World Series champion (1975, 1976)
* Silver Slugger Award winner (1981)
* 1977 NL MVP
* 1976 MLB All-Star Game MVP

Re: Is George Foster worthy of the Hall of Fame?
 

If George had been a Yankee he'd be in and we'd be talking about how he's only in because he's a Yankee.

Were there a Hall of Really Good, George would be in.

I don't think he's a HoFer though.

Re: Is George Foster worthy of the Hall of Fame?
 

What about George Foster vs. Don Mattingly vs. Jim Rice?

(I personally feel that GF belongs in the HoF. His two WS rings puts him over the top, IMHO)

Re: Is George Foster worthy of the Hall of Fame?
 

No

Re: Is George Foster worthy of the Hall of Fame?
 

Take away four years, and he is nowhere near. As much as I like the guy, four years does not make a Hall of Fame career.

Re: Is George Foster worthy of the Hall of Fame?
 

In 1977, Foster hit 52 home runs, making him the only major league player to belt 50 or more homers in a single season during a 25-year period (between Willie Mays with 52 in 1965 and Cecil Fielder with 51 in 1990). The next batters to hit 50 HRs in the National League were Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa in 1998. He also batted in an NL leading 149 runs. In recognition of his accomplishment, Foster received the NL's MVP award by a unanimous vote.

You may be right, MrC, but the above passage screams HoF to me. Again, JMO.

Re: Is George Foster worthy of the Hall of Fame?
 

4 years (1963-1966) did it for Sandy Koufax. But man, were they great years. :eek:

I don't think Foster belongs in the HoF, as much as I like him. Reds HoF, for a fine career, suits him just fine.

Re: Is George Foster worthy of the Hall of Fame?
 

Using that reasoning, Roger Maris should be in the HoF, too.

Re: Is George Foster worthy of the Hall of Fame?
 

Loved him as a player, but I'm afraid not.

Re: Is George Foster worthy of the Hall of Fame?
 

I like to think that Koufax had a 6 year run, though those 4 years were better than the other two,

But in 1961, Koufax won 18 games, led the NL with 269 K's, and was 7th in ERA.

In 1962, Koufax's injuries limited him to only 14 wins, but he did lead the NL in ERA.

Re: Is George Foster worthy of the Hall of Fame?
 

Very true. I've often thought of Foster when I have heard/read others advocate the HOF selection of Maris. I wouldn't vote for either Maris or Foster as a Hall of Famer, but George's career stacks up well with that of Maris.

Re: Is George Foster worthy of the Hall of Fame?
 

I believe George Foster is one of the greatest sluggers in Reds history.

I don't think he is worthy of the Hall Of Fame though.

Re: Is George Foster worthy of the Hall of Fame?
 

Had he continued to produce at his 1976-81 level for four or five seasons after he went to the Mets, maybe. But unfortunately, that didn't happen. He tailed off pretty significantly.
Two players with very similar career statistics, Gil Hodges and Willie Horton, aren't in the Hall of Fame.

Re: Is George Foster worthy of the Hall of Fame?
 

The Reds HOF yes.

Cooperstown......nope.

Re: Is George Foster worthy of the Hall of Fame?
 

My sentiments exactly.Foster had three or four great years but his light burned out very quickly after leaving the Reds.