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The Short but Brilliant Career of Addie Joss: A Legend in Cooperstown
The Baseball Hall of Fame serves as a sanctuary for the game's greatest legends, each selected based on a stringent set of criteria. High among these is the eligibility rule stating that a player must have at least ten seasons of service in the Major Leagues to be considered for induction. However, an exception was made in 1978 for the remarkable Addie Joss, a pitcher whose career spanned only nine years but left an indelible mark on the sport. This article delves into the extraordinary story of Joss, exploring why his abbreviated tenure on the mound was unforgettable and worthy of the Hall's honor.