Blackburn doubled their lead after 18 minutes, Roberts scrambling home from close range after Brett Emerton's cross rebounded into his path off Ryan Shawcross.
W.A.A. In 1999, the election of Nolan Ryan (98.8%), George Brett (98.2%) and Robin Yount (77.5%) was only the second time that at least three first time eligible candidates for the Hall of Fame was enshrined together.