Allen, who died in 2020, was a seven-time All-Star and a two-time home run champion during his 15-season run as a Major League Baseball player.

From 1964-74, among players with 2,000 or more plate appearances, Allen produced a 165 OPS+. That number topped a Hall of Fame list that includes Willie McCovey, Frank Robinson, Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle, Willie Stargell, Reggie Jackson, Roberto Clemente, Willie Mays and Harmon Killebrew below him.

Congratulations are in order for Chicago White Sox legend Dick Allen, who earned election into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday night. He was voted in via the Classic Committee. The White Sox posted about his selection on social media: Former Chicago White Sox Most Valuable Player Dick Allen,