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Failure by Committee: The Case Against Harold Baines, Hall of Famer - The Ringer
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Harold Baines' Hall of Fame selection sparks controversy and criticism – Hartford Courant
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Harold Baines' Hall of Fame selection sparks controversy and criticism – Hartford Courant
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Baseball Hall of Fame Harold Baines, Lee Smith elected for reasons - Bless You Boys
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