A refreshing act of honesty and humility...he will forever be remembered for his heroics in 2011 World Series game six which stands as the best baseball game I have ever witnessed:
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Freese notified the team that he was "honored" and "humbled" to be voted into the Hall by the fans, and it was the fans support that delayed his decision.
Ultimately he told the team he did not feel "deserving."

Freese declines Cardinals Hall of Fame induction, cites meaning of redcoat honor
World Series MVP, who set club and major-league records with his October 2011 performance, says after month of consideration he does not feel "deserving."
Freese notified the team that he was "honored" and "humbled" to be voted into the Hall by the fans, and it was the fans support that delayed his decision.
Ultimately he told the team he did not feel "deserving."