Andre Dawson Requests Cap Change on Hall of Fame Plaque
The former Expos and Cubs player has sparked debate over player representation in the Hall of Fame.
- Andre Dawson, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, has requested a change to his Cooperstown plaque, asking for the cap to be switched from the Montreal Expos to the Chicago Cubs.
- Dawson played 11 seasons with the Expos and six with the Cubs, but believes his time with the Cubs was more impactful and personally significant.
- The Hall of Fame, not the player, has been the party to decide the cap on a player's plaque since 2001.
- Dawson's request has been sent to the Hall of Fame's board of directors for review.
- Dawson's request has sparked debate about a player's right to choose the team they represent in the Hall of Fame.