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Former Pirate Barry Bonds strikes out on Hall of Fame induction

Former Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Barry Bonds has missed out on being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

In his 10th and final year of eligibility, Bonds received just 66% of the votes, just shy of the 75% necessary for induction.

Bonds began his career with the Buccos in 1986 and played in Pittsburgh until 1992, winning three NL East division titles from 1990-92. During the three trips to the postseason, the Pirates lost to the Cincinnati Reds in 1990 and the Atlanta Braves in 1991 and 1992. He also won the 1990 and 1992 NL MVP.