Bruce Sutter was elected to the Hall of Fame on this year's ballot. Sutter's fame began with his superb 1977 season, and continued with another fine one in 1979 which landed him a Cy Young award.
His career in the 1980s had some moments, but he is now perhaps best remembered for his use of the split-fingered fastball. The splitter is an essential part of the repertoire of many pitchers who followed him.
Jim Rice, Goose Gossage and Andre Dawson each received more than 60% of the vote. Bert Blyleven passed the 50% mark.
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