Roger Craig dead and obituary, The Hall of Fame remembers three-time death
Roger Craig, a pitcher who won three World Series championships and was a seasoned manager and coach, was remembered by the Hall of Fame after his passing on Sunday. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum image by Doug McWilliams
The Giants were led by the “Humm Baby” for eight seasons. His 586 victories are the third-most in the San Francisco era and the sixth-most in Giants history. The NFL announced its Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists last month. The list will be revealed in the first week of January. There are now only 15 candidates left on the list, and ballots will be mailed in. It’s about time Roger Craig made his debut on the semifinal roster.
Roger Craig dead and obituary
There would be no debates and no need to put together strong arguments if he were an agent.
While Roger’s life statistics don’t make him a lock for the Hall of Fame, his reputation as a game-changer and Super Bow success put him on level with baseball great Kirby Puckett (RIP), who is also in the Hall of Fame.
In actuality, Craig has two or three openings. Bruce Smith and Rob Woodson are sure to be recognized. In several Pro Bowl appearances, tight end Shannon Sharpe has proven to be a formidable player.
Along with Sharpe, Chris Carter, Terrell Davis, and Andre Reed are the other top offensive candidates vying for those important Hall of Fame votes.
8,189 rushing yards, 4,911 receiving yards, 13,100 total yards, 73 touchdowns, and three Super Bowl rings are among Craigs’ career stats.
Comparing Rodger’s stats to those of other Hall of Famers and then to those of the nominees will help us understand how he performed.
More than HOF members Larry Songka, Gail Sayers, Lenny Moore, and Ollie Matteson, but less than nearly half of Walter Payton’s career positions.
Roger gained more yards than HOFers Thurman Thomas, Barry Sanders, Eric Dixon, and Tony Dorsey but fewer yards than Marcus Allen (4911 in 11 seasons vs. Allen’s 5,411 in 16 seasons). Franco Harrisdo, John Riggins, and Walter Paton.
Just 551 receiving yards separate Roger from Hall of Fame wide receiver Lynn Swann’s career total (4,911 yards).
Fewer overall yards than 0.J. Simpson (278), but more than Hall of Famers Earl Campbell, Larry Csonka, and Gayle