Kenny Lofton on Why Steroids Ruined his Chances at the Hall of Fame | FAIR GAME

[@CGWincek]

Cleveland will never forget how great Kenny Lofton was. Scoring from second on a pass ball in the 1995 ALCS was my favorite Kenny moment.

[@SmoothJazz995]

I met Kenny Lofton when he played for the Cleveland Indians, Kenny supported the RBI (reviving baseball in inner cities) program. Stand up guy, he’s all about the game, doing things right. I will never forget catching the first pitch from him. Awesome times.

[@TiceNBT]

Kenny Lofton is a Hall of Famer in my book!

[@davidparedes3377]

Mine too.

[@aaronchapman3]

Absolutely.

[@mexicanusrex9418]

Kenny Lofton played for the name on the front of his jersey instead of playing for the name at the back of his jersey.This is why he was great.

[@slowmotion7478]

Kenny would routinely rob home runs that were 3 and 4 feet over the fence. Covered 60% of the outfield. Top 15 in steals.

[@carseye1219]

How in the world are players like Harold Baines and Bill Mazeroski in the HOF and not Kenny?

[@lockout88]

Best lead of hitter in the 90s.. .not even close

[@GladsTheFish]

Absolute disgrace to not let this man into the hof. Did his thing on half the teams in the mlb. 300 ba thousands of hits and a fantastic base stealer. One of the best

[@GladsTheFish]

Cant forget about the gold gloves either

[@eliasayala2370]

Kenny Lofton at his peek was all over the field , this was the dude who got hits , stolen bases , score runs , and play gold glove defense , I remember watching the Wayans bro tv show as a kid , and Kenny Lofton did a guest appearance so he was known all over ! Kenny Lofton would be so valuable in today's game due to the fact that the game got harder and his specific skill set can be used on every ball club !! #7 for ever !

[@nathanielmcdonald17]

No to mention, defensive shifts would mean nothing to this dude

[@dajarkman3682]

And the actor who played him as a kid was right handed hahaha

[@davruck1]

Analytics dudes would be wetting their pants over Lofton in todays game.

[@Trystaticus]

The Hall of Fame is a scam anyway. Lofton's play will live forever in fans' memories.

[@tjizzle8155]

Loved collecting yours and Barry larkina ball cards....

[@balaton1]

Kenny Lofton! Watch his highlights. This guy terrified pitchers. If he got a walk, the defense was on edge, as well as the pitcher. Watch his highlights. He knew the game better than most anyone on the field. And that patented "go the other way" crazy swing. Junk ball, fast ball, curve ball: he just seemed to appear on 1st base. Then second. Or score from second on a passed ball. Oh, and robbing home runs? If he was playing in LA or NY he would have been in the HOF 15 years ago. But his numbers are all there to admire. In his time, a great hitter could scare a good pitcher. When Kenny Lofton got on first, all 9 defenders were scared. And the opponent's manager. If Kenny Lofton was your opponent that day, you had to plan on how he could beat your team 10 ways. Kenny is legend in my world.

[@jamesjackson7662]

Wait a min..... KENNY LOFTON ISNT IN THE HALL OF FAME?!?! WTF?!?

[@jonduflee8920]

I'm just as shocked as u are

[@daysoffleadtooffdays1814]

James Jackson literally said the same thing

[@Real-ez2lg]

That's crazy smh WOW

[@Boondoggle2222]

Y Marina I agree. He doesn’t have hall numbers, which unfortunately for him matters. He doesn’t have the hit, hr, rbi, and run totals, even for a guy who scored lots of runs. What he does have is a significant number of stolen bases, gold gloves, and a solid career average. In the 90s, he was one of the most dominant players in baseball on the basepaths and in centerfield. I was an Orioles fan and hated him. But I respect him. I admire how he focused on speed, defense, and getting on base.

[@chrisseger2346]

@@Boondoggle2222 You've highlighted the exact issue with the HoF. Its standards for someone to be inducted are ridiculous - it makes it seem like hitting is the only thing that matter in baseball. People like Kenny Lofton and Omar Vizquel are living proof that defense is as important, if not more-so, than hitting.

[@kbinbigd4803]

Kenny Lofton also played guard for Arizona Wildcats in the late 80s. He is from East Chicago and saw him play in the Indiana high school basketball semi state in 1985. He was a great MLB hitter, center fielder, base stealer and in the lineup everyday and had a long career.

[@mjp96]

And an amazing center fielder.

[@carlowens9720]

Played in Final 4 with Arizona in 1988!

[@ancelcole4404]

Kenny lofton in true baseball fans hall of fame

[@brypete]

I never forgot about you Kenny...still my 2nd favorite player of all time...Roberto Clemente will always be #1 to me even though he passed way before I was born.

[@tjizzle8155]

You and Eric Davis.......love it

[@ryanrex297]

Loved watching you Kenny, your talent will never go unnoticed! I’ll never forget your hard work! Thanks for the memories!

[@ericlamb172]

Lofton deserves HOF. He'll get there.

[@pguttapla]

I love you Kenny Lofton you are a real one

[@StanoMontano]

Kenny Lofton is a Hall of Fame baseball player all day long.

[@buffcosby1038]

No worries, Kenny. You're a legend in the Land.

[@RoadDemon9]

The greatest lead-off hitter of the 90's should be in The HOF

[@Jhavoc7]

Kenny Lofton is legend

[@jameshudson169]

i should think he should be in the hall of fame. i'd vote for him. good offense. good defense.

[@_gw33do_]

Kenny don't let that individual accolade discourage your character or what you did, you ARE a HOF'er in people's hearts.

[@sarnovskyadam]

This guys deserves the HOF more than any other players that are not currently in. It's unreal. Kenny did EVERYTHING.

[@danielballester6319]

Kenny Lofton, you feelin my pace? They only care about a brutha when he stealin a base

[@LeonD1017]

Cole World 😈

[@KodiakWG]

J Cole

[@sleeper_5091]

Daniel Ballester it's like I'm wilt the stilt I be fuckin them all

[@wetheppl5155]

Boo hoo cry me a river

[@basketballrd2353]

Saying Kenny Lofton is jealous is the weirdest thing ever!!! This dude is a legend!!!

[@Mrgood189]

One of the best CF and leadoff hitters of his time

[@mrh3894]

Kenny Lofton isn't in the HOF? What?! I was a Mariners fan in the 90's and we all thought of Kenny Lofton as being in the top 5 players in the AL

[@rollandcurtis874]

"Jose Canseco just snitching because he finish. I feed 'em steroids to strengthen up all my chickens."

[@danpatrick9080]

Love u Mr Lofton..thanks for the memories

[@jrock9687]

True TEAM PLAYER! Played the game hard day in day out. SO much respect for the man. At least deserved a vote for the hall. Definitely an icon of 90's Baseball era for sure.

[@japprivera3129]

As humble as ever. Lofton loved this game and deserves to be exalted.

[@maxforstag]

I want to believe that one day, even though he never got a World Series that would certainly have cemented his legacy, the veterans committee will do the right thing and elect this man into the HoF where he belongs.

[@wubranch1]

This man made grabbing balls that Edmonds had to dive for look easy. Great lead off man.

[@treygray2817]

He should still be a HoF. 69WAR

[@larrynaso6993]

No reason why Kenny Lofton should not be in the HOF

[@keridane9381]

Love ya Kenny!

[@walterlv01]

Lofton belongs in the Hall of Fame, end of discussion. The veterans' committee or whomever has the ability needs to make that happen ASAP. If he was playing today and did the same things he did back then he would be considered a first-ballot HOFer because he wouldn't be overshadowed by the juicers. Right this wrong, Cooperstown.

[@provcityparks3278]

kenny lofton always use to make the highlight films in the outfield

[@santosjones6186]

HALLA FAMER PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@billny33]

It makes me sad to hear the bitterness in his voice. Actually got some Gary Sheffield vibes from the way he was talking.

[@eliasayala2370]

Yea it's definitely unfortunate that he played in the "steroid era" he played when players like , Barry Bonds , mark Mcguire , Rafael palmaro, Roger clemens, Juan Gonzalez, jose consaeco, and even his own teammate albert Belle were in their primes using that juice , so while they were putting up god numbers , people started to think Kennys game was under value, when in reality teams are paying 150 million dollar contracts TODAY for Loftons skill set and what he used to do for his ball club

[@eliasayala2370]

@Chris Smith that's cool , judge hit 52 In his rookie season ...

[@elbowgang9715]

Griffey Jr it seems was the only clean one as far as power hitters go. Maybe that's why his body broke down because he wasn't using them.He was my favorite anyway

[@eliasayala2370]

@@elbowgang9715 griffey is on the Mount rush more of baseball , his commercials were so legendary to me as a kid , he did it all , he sold the brand and played better than everybody and his sneakers 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bumpyearth4204]

True statement. He just didn't have the power as some.

[@hmic55555]

How is Craig Biggio a hall of famer and Kenny Lofton is not? Smh

[@dumpybear8664]

Good points. Back when I cared about baseball, I used to wonder about all of those players that could not break into the league because some 250 pound roid gorilla's were occupying those roster spots. Now, I say just let them all in to the Hall and include some of those fringe players as well. At the end of the day, nobody really cares. The game already has its scars and the MLB just needs to own it. Personally, I think Lofton should be in either way... 6 time All-Star, 4 time Gold Glove...15th all time in SB's. Get him in there.

[@TheFamousMockingbird]

Its a crime thst not only is he not in the hall but he hasn't even been voted on. Not even given a chance

[@paulcrockett9377]

100% HOF worthy.

[@axelwatson3059]

We will never forget Kenny lofton.

[@vonnieslim1507]

I really enjoyed this interview pure honesty not a Hall of Famer" but at least he recognized the lesson in steroids! & Kristine Leahy is not only drop dead gorgeous 😍❤️💧 but becoming a better interviewer#Salute

[@gamerschannel9610]

She still need to stay in her lane..

[@vonnieslim1507]

@@gamerschannel9610 lmao! Truuu

[@jmac5304]

Kenny was one of the greatest. I don’t follow baseball that much and the only player name that stood out to me the most is Kenny Lofton

[@Mr.Derogatory316]

Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa his greatest teammates

[@mrmacross]

RBIs were always overrated compared to runs scored. Yes, you need clutch hits, but you can't drive in 100 runs without guys on base.

[@luissantana882]

Even if they don't admit, he is a HOFmer for me, one of most exciting baseball player ever!!!

[@ninoXXIV.]

KENNY LOFTON THE BEST LEAD OFF EVER!!!!! We dont see this Kind of player anymore, maybe we'll not see IT again

[@markromkee4190]

Jeff Kent is three times the Hall of Famer that this egotist ever was.

[@courtneyhowwland646]

I loved ur game Mr. Lofton

[@the_kurse_17]

In his day he was better than Hamilton or old Joe Morgan at stealing bases. Everytime he was on base the stadium was electric. Thank you for playing the way you did!

[@SP-ve1im]

Shame he got no support for HOF. He is a HOF if you look closely on what he did.

[@mkdzr72]

We need to all band together and get him in the HOF. Him and Mr Pete Rose!

[@pjballa91]

I like Kristin but she asked him some impossible questions here

[@bryanwilken3679]

Definitely a Hall of Famer

[@brucepedersen5647]

They allow David(Steroid) Ortiz in the Hall, and keep this guy out. Can't beat speed,and defense.

[@mattiice1399]

Just two things here. He is the last person that would ever need steroids. He was always so skinny & quick as a leadoff hitter. With all those stolen bases. 2nd I always wondered how his relationship playing with Albert Belle was? That guy always seemed like a loose cannon. From what I heard belle would be wired & act crazy. When he got kicked out of a game for using a corked bat. One of their teamates snuck through a crawl space to retrive the bat from the locker room. Then switched it with a regular bat.

[@jesuschristislord6790]

Kristine Leahy is awful. She's hot. Literally the only reason she has a job.

[@tjizzle8155]

Hall of famer in my eyes...

[@SwordHMX]

The Indians might have better if Kenny was the manager

[@zonzos1]

To me he is a HOFer.

[@ttpLeem]

J. Cole - Kenny Lofton

[@otismygotis3670]

Who is the ditz performing the interview? Good lord.

[@dukeljk2191]

She has great legs.

[@darienbrown1852]

Hall of Fame

[@kmetzgr9594]

Her legs would have me distracted the entire interview

[@stephensullivan1879]

This man is not in and Tim Raines is wtf?

[@HankBlockOG]

Stay in yoo lannee!!💨😂

[@ucfkid67]

In Mudd shark we trust....

[@speakingdatruth7878]

Sounds like someone is upset that a white woman would let a brother have some cake. Hate to break it to you this been going on since the beginning of time. And long after you are gone from this world it will continue. Either way you will be fine. Lol

[@CristianGomez-x1g]

She's cute

[@dewknow1315]

Fuck I'm old

[@kote2022]

Something's up when guys hit home runs out of Stadiums

[@chrisseger2346]

You're right, the prevalence of it was shocking. But there were a few guys who did it without roids, Thome is one of them.

[@ChrisSmith-dd9in]

Hes not in the hot??????? Are you kidding me?

[@FerozKhan-kg8ec]

Hi when can you interview Anthony Joshua %Tyson Fury

[@randymiles3358]

Fair game? Should be titled staying out of my lane

[@dariuscoleman2046]

Randy Miles 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@parlayking1767]

Dam I thought he was already in the Hall

[@marqueswilliams345]

Kenny Lofton his a hof

[@figaru971]

The most beautiful white women I have ever seen damn. My future wife will look like u

[@Sambigs9112]

Cadillac Kadafi nah Lol Say that when they wake up next to u in the mornings

[@sevensixfour5838]

@@Sambigs9112 facts

[@inmyhumbleopinion_]

White women are for f*ckin' bro, not for cuffin'

[@sevensixfour5838]

@@inmyhumbleopinion_ real talk

[@queenp3087]

I know who kenny loft is because of j. cole

[@eugenescott6550]

He took pitches to tire a pitcher, that's a stretch to say he deserves to be in the HOF! Come on Kenny get off the salt!

[@sean24833]

You're jealous Kenny you're jealous.

[@lastofadyingbreed7489]

Wayans bros 😂

[@joshuainadagbo4771]

Lmfaooo i was about to say that

[@2Faded247]

sean24833 😂😂😂

[@RaiEDT]

U jealous KENNY! U JEALOUS!!!

[@isaaczurich9272]

It's hard for me to feel bad for someone whose biggest grievance is not being in the baseball hall of fame.

[@davidsantiago8524]

she reminds me of beck from you

[@chrisrobinson8339]

How is he not in the hall? Wtf

[@lildip9022]

Kristine looks like Becky from you

[@benstephenson8993]

Sad that he's so salty, but he's not wrong. Great player

[@RobertDGordon]

How the hell isn’t Kenny Lofton in the HOF???

[@Baethovin]

This is a great show. Can't believe Kenny isn't a hall of famer. I remember watching him growing up

[@malcolmgoodall177]

YOU JEALOUS KENNY!! (Pow)

[@ChristopherInTexas]

He's a Hof. This is one of the reasons why I stopped following the game.