"I think people confuse the Hall of Fame and Museum with getting a plaque from the Baseball Writers (Association) of America, " he wrote.

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After Darwin: Contemporary Expressions at the Natural History Museum in London exhibits the work of artists and writers, including panellist Ruth Padel, inspired by another of Darwin's books.

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"I think the museum is very comfortable with the decisions that the baseball writers make, " she said.

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