On Monday afternoon the Baseball Hall of Fame announced the names on the Modern Baseball Era Hall of Fame ballot, which represents an opportunity for deserving candidates to get voted into Cooperstown. Tigers legend Lou Whitaker was among the 10 names listed.
As recently as 2017, deserving Tigers like Alan Trammell and Jack Morris were elected by the same Modern Era committee, and now Trammell’s double-play partner Whitaker will get his chance.
Whitaker joined nine former players on the 2019 Modern Era ballot. In addition to the players, Marvin Miller who was the head of the MLBPA from 1966-82, is listed for consideration.