What makes a HOFer?

[muskiesfan]

When discussing someone's Hall of Fame candidacy or legitimacy, one thing comes up a lot; championships.

I've never quite understood that. To me, making the Hall of Fame is the ultimate individual accomplishment. I realize that teammates help players achieve their individual stats, but they still count as individual achievements.

I think stats and individual awards should carry more weight than how many titles someone won because winning a title is the ultimate team accomplishment.

When discussing the greatness of a player, people refer to titles. People say that Brady is better than Manning or Marino because of the rings he has, but I don't think the rings make him a better QB. Don't get me wrong, Brady is great, but I don't think he's on the same level as Manning or Marino.

What are your thoughts?

 

[predatorkj]

It's an individual thing. Especially in football. Too many other things have to go just perfect that are way too beyond your control for a title. It's not fair to levy that against someone. However, extra kudos to someone who comes up big time when their teams needs them the most.

 

[notjomommasclint]

In my opinion dominance and production for a long period of time. To me the least important thing in a fair ballot process is rings. Regardless of position no one person wins a championship without help!

 

[gt2590]

I think the limit on number of entrants each year is way out-dated.

The fact that CC isn't in is kinda nuts IMO...

 

[muskiesfan]

I think the limit on number of entrants each year is way out-dated.

The fact that CC isn't in is kinda nuts IMO...

Agreed. I know Carter says some stupid crap, but the guy belongs in the Hall of Fame.