
There will be no new elected entries in the National Baseball Hall of Fame for 2013, the hall's president announced Wednesday.
It is only the eighth time that the Baseball Writers' Association of America has not elected an eligible player.
Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa and Roger Clemens were among those eligible for the hall for the first time this year, but their career achievements have been clouded by alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Thirty-four other players were eligible. Ref. CNN
It is the eighth time in history nobody received the required 75% of votes to be selected. Highest vote-getter was Craig Biggio, who received 68.2%, followed by Jack Morris. Barry Bonds received 36.2% and had and Roger Clemens received 37.6%. Ref. USAToday