Also do not get about the Best Player Not yet in the Hall because of his relationship with the Media. He spoke how he felt. Shameful, your stats just are not good enough. Another Phillie Richard "Dick" Allen....He's on the Phillies Wall of Fame, His # is retired. The Best Player to never get in. R.I.P just 4 months ago in Sept. Larry Bowa is another Phillie that should be in. One of the best S.S. to play
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Joseph Anthony Carlini
5 years ago
2247 hits and one of the best fielding ss ever to play the game
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Josh Moccia
6 years ago
This is a no brainer he should definitely be in.
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stephen j ratajczak
6 years ago
had great hussel and love of the game.phillie fans loved him.
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William Walls
6 years ago
Bowa is as good as several shortstops from 50s who are in the H of F.
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Joseph E Sioli Sr
6 years ago
I think he as better than Rizzuto ! If he had played in NY he’d already be in.
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Earl Melville
6 years ago
Before there was Ozzie Smith there was Larry Bowa! Can still see him going in the hole backhand for a ground ball, jumping in the air and throwing the runner out at first! Classic! Larry Bowa worked hard to make himself an all around player and truly deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. He is a baseball lifer, player, manager, broadcaster. He deserves the highest honor. Make is so!
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Earl Melville
6 years ago
Larry Bowa deserves to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame as a player/manager/sportscaster. A true baseball lifer! He played the most demanding position in baseball and dominated, setting new standards at the time.
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Anonymous
6 years ago
Larry Bowa deserves to be elected to the Hall of Fame by virtue of his play and coaching in baseball.
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Daniel DiMarco
6 years ago
I also grew up watching Larry Bowa play and I too think he deserves to be in the Hall.
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Joseph Carlini
7 years ago
Most underrated shortstop in the history of the game.
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Rhonda Crow
7 years ago
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As a teen in the 1970’s, I loved watching Larry play ball. I played softball and was always outside with my pitch back practice my skills. I wanted to be a great shortstop and third base player just like Larry and Mike Schmidt. Larry deserves to be in the hall of fame. One of the greatest shortstops of all time!
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Jim Graf
7 years ago
His accomplishment and passion of 50 yrs in the Major League speech for itself!! He is a icon in the game !
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Paula Graf
7 years ago
I am Larry’s sister and his Stats and his compassion and dedication is proof that he belongs in the Hall of Fame
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Joe Horvat
7 years ago
Bowa yeah just when they thought maybe a slap single / off the wall stand up triple/ maybe a head 1st slide. Just a firecracker
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MICHAEL James CONNER
7 years ago
Best fielding shortstop in the 1970 and 1980. Should of been MVP of 1980 WS.
5× All-Star (1974–1976, 1978, 1979)
World Series champion (1980)
2× Gold Glove Award (1972, 1978)
NL Manager of the Year (2001)
led the National League in fielding percentage six times, then a league record. He retired with the NL record for career games at shortstop (2222) and the Major League records for fielding average in a career (.980) and a single season (.991, in 1979),[2] and was also among the career leaders in assists (sixth, 6857) and double plays (fourth, 1265); his records have since been broken, though he retains the NL mark for career fielding average. Phillies reached the postseason five times, ending a drought dating back a quarter of a century. Bowa batted .333 in a losing cause in the 1978 NLCS, but played an even greater role in 1980, hitting .316 in the NLCS and .375 in the World Series as the Phillies captured the first title in franchise history. In 1979, Bowa set a Major League record for shortstops with a .991 fielding average. Play-off - 1976 - 1977 - 1978 - 1980 - 1984
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George Nocito
8 years ago
All time favorite player. More than deserving.
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John Tiers
8 years ago
Most underrated shortstop in mlb history
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Richard Ficchi
8 years ago
I urge this committee to please show respect and honor to one of the greatest shortstops to ever play the game. His love and passion for the game and him team is unmatched. Growing up he was, is and always will be my favorite player.
Also do not get about the Best Player Not yet in the Hall because of his relationship with the Media. He spoke how he felt. Shameful, your stats just are not good enough. Another Phillie Richard "Dick" Allen....He's on the Phillies Wall of Fame, His # is retired. The Best Player to never get in. R.I.P just 4 months ago in Sept. Larry Bowa is another Phillie that should be in. One of the best S.S. to play
2247 hits and one of the best fielding ss ever to play the game
This is a no brainer he should definitely be in.
had great hussel and love of the game.phillie fans loved him.
Bowa is as good as several shortstops from 50s who are in the H of F.
I think he as better than Rizzuto ! If he had played in NY he’d already be in.
Before there was Ozzie Smith there was Larry Bowa! Can still see him going in the hole backhand for a ground ball, jumping in the air and throwing the runner out at first! Classic! Larry Bowa worked hard to make himself an all around player and truly deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. He is a baseball lifer, player, manager, broadcaster. He deserves the highest honor. Make is so!
Larry Bowa deserves to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame as a player/manager/sportscaster. A true baseball lifer! He played the most demanding position in baseball and dominated, setting new standards at the time.
Larry Bowa deserves to be elected to the Hall of Fame by virtue of his play and coaching in baseball.
I also grew up watching Larry Bowa play and I too think he deserves to be in the Hall.
Most underrated shortstop in the history of the game.
As a teen in the 1970’s, I loved watching Larry play ball. I played softball and was always outside with my pitch back practice my skills. I wanted to be a great shortstop and third base player just like Larry and Mike Schmidt. Larry deserves to be in the hall of fame. One of the greatest shortstops of all time!
His accomplishment and passion of 50 yrs in the Major League speech for itself!! He is a icon in the game !
I am Larry’s sister and his Stats and his compassion and dedication is proof that he belongs in the Hall of Fame
Bowa yeah just when they thought maybe a slap single / off the wall stand up triple/ maybe a head 1st slide. Just a firecracker
Best fielding shortstop in the 1970 and 1980. Should of been MVP of 1980 WS. 5× All-Star (1974–1976, 1978, 1979) World Series champion (1980) 2× Gold Glove Award (1972, 1978) NL Manager of the Year (2001) led the National League in fielding percentage six times, then a league record. He retired with the NL record for career games at shortstop (2222) and the Major League records for fielding average in a career (.980) and a single season (.991, in 1979),[2] and was also among the career leaders in assists (sixth, 6857) and double plays (fourth, 1265); his records have since been broken, though he retains the NL mark for career fielding average. Phillies reached the postseason five times, ending a drought dating back a quarter of a century. Bowa batted .333 in a losing cause in the 1978 NLCS, but played an even greater role in 1980, hitting .316 in the NLCS and .375 in the World Series as the Phillies captured the first title in franchise history. In 1979, Bowa set a Major League record for shortstops with a .991 fielding average. Play-off - 1976 - 1977 - 1978 - 1980 - 1984
All time favorite player. More than deserving.
Most underrated shortstop in mlb history
I urge this committee to please show respect and honor to one of the greatest shortstops to ever play the game. His love and passion for the game and him team is unmatched. Growing up he was, is and always will be my favorite player.
Larry Bowa should be in the hall of fame.