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Making the Hall of Fame has long been considered the top individual honor that one can achieve in any sport, but for me, I feel it is a culmination of all the input and effort afforded me from so many other people over the years that put me in this position today.

— Jerry Reinsdorf

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

I grew up as a sports fan, and I know that a hall of fame is very different than an award for being the best of the year. It's a nod to the longevity of our accomplishment.

— Chuck D

It's a great honor to me to be named to the Hall of Fame. It's very hard for me to even imagine that I would ever be elected to it.

— Red Faber

Would it be an honor to be bestowed Hall of Fame credentials? Yeah. Does it define me as a person? No.

— Bill Goldberg

I don't think there's any honor bigger than going to your Hall of Fame for your sport.

— Pete Rose

I respect the Hall of Fame, and if they think that I'm worthy enough, I would be very honored. And if they don't, I gave it all that I had to this game.

— Rafael Palmeiro

It's rare that anybody gets in the Hall of Fame, and to be nominated is good enough for me.

— Robin Zander

I know the Hall of Fame is the more sought-after thing. But I'm getting a bigger charge out of my uniform number being put away. Everything I worked hard for and wished for came true.

— Hal Newhouser

It would mean a lot to me to get into the Hall of Fame, to be grouped with some of the greatest players in history.

— Leon Day

When I started playing the game of baseball, the more I played and the better numbers I got, the more I started thinking about the Hall of Fame. But I never thought I had a chance to be there.

— Roberto Alomar

✗Opposing Perspectives

I'm not really a popular fan of the whole Hall of Fame thing. I've had a lot of ups and downs, and I don't feel deserving a lot of times.

— Jeff Hardy