Those of us advocating for @DaleMurphy3 to go to Cooperstown are doing this because there is no doubt in our mind he is so deserving. Let's remember what the HOF says in what should determine who goes in from this committee: "The Committee shall consider all candidates and voting shall be based upon the individual's record, ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character and contribution to the game." Is there any doubt? We know what we saw when watching the games. But let's see if he qualifies... 1) The individual's record - The stats are there. Murphy compares well to every current Hall of Famer from this era and from other eras of baseball. Check. 2) Ability - This gets lost in the discussion. What is a five-tool player? A complete performer, an athlete who excels at (1) hitting for average, (2) hitting for power, (3) speed, (4) throwing -arm strength, (5) fielding ability. Check, Check, Check, Check, Check. He excelled in every area. 3) Integrity - Check 4) Sportsmanship - Check 5) Character - Check These categories require little discussion. 6) Contribution to the game - He was the face of baseball for an entire region of the country AND was popular all over the country due to WTBS. He continues to contribute to the game through his Foundation and spending times with his fans who love him for what he did to contribute to the game. Check. I've been amazed by reading comments on different social media platforms from all his fans, most of whom say, "He should have already been in" and sharing stories of when they met Murph or why he means so much to them. We've had our media platforms to speak the loudest, but the quantity of what has been said adds so much to the quality of his candidacy in checking all of these boxes. It's just time. @MurphyToTheHall MurphytotheHall.com