great poster (and post
) char...i didn't articulate my point too well
he surely belongs in the Hall someday/today
accelerating the induction is fine with me and i expect precedents have been already set
i meant that while alive, i imagine that being able to see youngsters playing in an arena named after 'me' would be even more glorious than seeing fans and tourists passing in front of a bust of 'me' in the HHOF
i couldn't find a clip on youtube of Pat singing and playing with his musical buds
i hope he continues to battle and maintain some quality of life...and if there's a Rock'em Sock'em Heaven, you know they'll have a heck of a band