What are the standards for getting into the Cooperstown Hall of Fame? How hard is it for non baseball players to get in?

The Cooperstown Hall of Fame is the ultimate honor for baseball players. To be eligible, a player must have played at least 10 years in the Major Leagues and have been retired for at least five years. A player must also receive at least 75% of the vote from the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) to be inducted.

However, the Hall of Fame is not just for baseball players. Other individuals who have made significant contributions to the game, such as managers, umpires, and executives, can also be inducted. In fact, there are currently 30 non-baseball players in the Hall of Fame.

Getting into the Hall of Fame is extremely difficult, even for baseball players. Only about 2% of all Major League players are ever inducted. For non-baseball players, the odds are even lower. Only about 1% of all non-baseball players who have been nominated have been inducted.

There are a number of reasons why it is so difficult for non-baseball players to get into the Hall of Fame. First, the BBWAA is a very conservative organization. They tend to favor players who have had long and successful careers. Second, non-baseball players often do not have the same level of support from fans and media as baseball players do.

Despite the odds, there are a number of non-baseball players who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. These individuals have made significant contributions to the game and are deserving of their place in Cooperstown.

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