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Originally Posted by ScooterD
If there is proof of collusion, how are the colluding parties enshrined and/or not in prison?
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MLB has enjoyed an anti-trust exemption since 1922. In any setting applying criminal collusion charges would be difficult. With an anti-trust exemption it would be impossible. Legally, the only thing hindering the owners actions from 1985-87 was an agreement between MLB and the Player’s Union that neither would engage in negotiations in tandem. That agreement is bound by arbitration for disputes which they entered into and players won. As for the HOF, the only executives I can think of that are in the Hall and linked to that era are Lee Mcphail and Bud Selig. Why are they in? I don’t know, but as well and sane as this board has handled discussing player enshrinements, I sure a conversation about executives would be nothing but fruitful and informative.