There are plenty of baseball fans of a certain age that are disappointed that Dale Murphy isn’t in the Baseball Hall of Fame. I’m one of them. In my humble opinion, it’s a glaring omission.

Dale Murphy’s legacy goes well beyond baseball accomplishments All true. As are the facts that, for a 10-year span beginning in 1981, he led all Major League Baseball players in home runs and RBIs.

Atlanta Braves icon Dale Murphy was not yet a star outfielder when he played for the Triple-A Richmond Braves in 1977. He was a 21-year-old power-hitting catcher. Murphy struggled at that position, ...

Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves greets Dale Murphy during a spring training workout at CoolToday Park on February 21, 2025 in North Port, Florida. Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta ...