Actually, I didn't cite any statistics, I made reference to them. Sorry if the distinction is lost on you.
Sorry, but not surprised.
vinny testaverde will also be in the Hall. should he be?
In answer to your question, I will now cite some stats:
Ol' Vinnie has been in the NFL 4 years longer then Brett, but they've started the same number of games (189) although Vinnie has played in eight more.
During their respective careers, Brett has thrown 95 more touchdowns (346 v.251); 4,783 more yards (45,726 v. 40,943); 626 more completions (3960 v. 3334). Brett also holds the advantage in completion %, YPA, career passer rating & has thrown fewer interceptions. And lets not forget all those consecutive starts.
Vinnie's had a very good career, no doubt. His stats are better than HOF QB's from previous eras. But if Brett stays healthy & continues to play, he has a real shot at being (statistically) the best of all time.
So, should Vinnie be in the Hall?
Sure, why not?
Ultimately, it's nothing but a modern version of the Roman bread & circus anyways.
I'm a big, big Vinny fan, but he should not be in the hall. and neither should ANY player be in there based solely on numbers, individual records excepted. (lies, damn lies, statistics, etc.) The standards for the HoF in respective sports are WAY too low.
statistics need to be put into context. testaverde, as much as I like him, never won a big game; the biggest he played in was at Denver in the (1998?) AFC title game. longevity doesn't make you great or representative. it just makes you old.
but I digress; my gripe was with your "affirmative action" comment, which was, at best, immature, at worst, racist.