Ex-Yankee slugger shares unfiltered thoughts on Hall of Fame omission
By Amanda Paula
Wednesday January 31, 2024
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Gary Sheffield, the former Yankees slugger, found himself grappling with disappointment as the latest Hall of Fame selections unfolded, branding the outcome as a betrayal. Despite his remarkable career achievements, which include 509 career home runs, Sheffield fell short of induction into Cooperstown, facing the reality of a flawed voting system that he believes failed to acknowledge his contributions adequately.