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albert belle NOT in the lsu atletics hall of fame Engster/tiger rag
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:03 am
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:03 am
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ENGSTER: Albert Belle, man of mystery and mastery
There is little question about the best baseball player to grace the diamond at LSU. He arrived at Alex Box Stadium 30 years ago from Huntington High School in Shreveport where he was sixth in his class academically. Outfielder Joey Belle enrolled as an unassuming Eagle Scout and a member of the National Honor Society. Three decades later, he is one of the most controversial professional athletes on record.
This post was edited on 2/9/15 at 10:11 am
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Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:05 am to blackjackjackson
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To be eligible for the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame in the Athlete category, the individual must have been granted an earned baccalaureate, professional or graduate degree by LSU or by some other regionally accredited institution of higher learning, have earned one or more letters in a varsity sport at LSU, have gained national distinction through superlative performance as an athlete, and have established a personal reputation for character and citizenship which reflects favorably on the University.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:07 am to SouthOfSouth
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and have established a personal reputation for character and citizenship which reflects favorably on the University.
It is my opinion that this is where Joey/Albert is lacking.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:08 am to LSUGrad9295
Not to mention he didn't graduate... At least I'm assuming he didn't graduate in 3 years...
I'm a Cleveland Indians fan so I remember watching Belle growing up and he was one of my favorites, but he doesn't qualify for LSU hall of fame.
I'm a Cleveland Indians fan so I remember watching Belle growing up and he was one of my favorites, but he doesn't qualify for LSU hall of fame.
This post was edited on 2/9/15 at 10:09 am
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:10 am to SouthOfSouth
Face scowling, bat corking, bicep pointing TPOS. No Entry for you!
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:13 am to blackjackjackson
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There is little question about the best baseball player to grace the diamond at LSU. He arrived at Alex Box Stadium 30 years ago from Huntington High School in Shreveport
I thought Ben McDonald went to Denham Springs High.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:14 am to blackjackjackson
I have his rookie card....probably worth .35
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:16 am to TigerintheNO
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I thought Ben McDonald went to Denham Springs High.
Seriously man. Whatever your thoughts are on Belle, its pretty cut and dry he's the best player we've ever had.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:18 am to blackjackjackson
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:18 am to NorthshoreTiger76
Didn't Belle have 50 HR and 120 RBI one year in mlb?
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:28 am to sabanisarustedspoke
Are you talking about best former lsu player in mlb? I would say Albert would be up there. Albert was a great player n I mean great but Ben was in a class by himself. Unfortunately he was damaged goods by the time he got to pro baseball. There was no question who the number 1 player in the country was in that era.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:35 am to sabanisarustedspoke
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Seriously man. Whatever your thoughts are on Belle, its pretty cut and dry he's the best player we've ever had.
.....but lacks the criteria for entry
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:38 am to blackjackjackson
I went to Huntington with Joey. He's a good guy. He just had a temper. Many people don't know this but he was also a great pitcher and could have started at strong safety for the Tigers as a freshman.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:42 am to SouthOfSouth
Is there any mention of him in the Baseball HOF at the Box?
I cant remember.
I cant remember.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:46 am to sabanisarustedspoke
quote:Todd Walker >>> Albert Belle
its pretty cut and dry he's the best player we've ever had.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:49 am to SouthOfSouth
I don't think it bothers Belle that he is not in hall of fame
I don't think he ever came back to finish degree and not to mention he was kicked off the team so didn't necessarily leave in good standing.
If he did get his degree or obtain a degree from somewhere else than maybe we can revisit the banishment kind of like Pete Rose.
I don't think he ever came back to finish degree and not to mention he was kicked off the team so didn't necessarily leave in good standing.
If he did get his degree or obtain a degree from somewhere else than maybe we can revisit the banishment kind of like Pete Rose.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:49 am to NOSTRODAMUS
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could have started at strong safety for the Tigers as a freshman.
You don't say?
This post was edited on 2/9/15 at 10:53 am
Posted on 2/9/15 at 11:00 am to TigerNlc
Joey Belle was an amazing talent.
Definitely one of the best LSU baseball players of all-time.
Also, LSU players never really do anything big once they make it to the majors. I'd say he's the best LSU pro ballplayer too.
Career:
1726 H, 381 HR, 1239 RBI, .295 AVG
The only other LSU players I can think of who come close are Al Dark and Joe Adcock.
Definitely one of the best LSU baseball players of all-time.
Also, LSU players never really do anything big once they make it to the majors. I'd say he's the best LSU pro ballplayer too.
Career:
1726 H, 381 HR, 1239 RBI, .295 AVG
The only other LSU players I can think of who come close are Al Dark and Joe Adcock.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 11:00 am to TigerNlc
Always understood he hated lsu and bertman for his suspensions in 80s. I dont recall any mentions of him ever coming back here for reunions or special lsu events
Posted on 2/9/15 at 11:00 am to mikeytig
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Didn't Belle have 50 HR and 120 RBI one year in mlb?
Yeah, he actually had 125+ RBIs in 4 different seasons in the 90s. He was a top 5 player in the MLB throughout the 90s.
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