I don't think good works should get a player in the HOF, but if you agree with that then I'm not sure you can say bad deeds should keep a player out.
I'm sure a players deeds affect his selection. You have a group of people making the decision, and even with their best intentions there will always be a few of them who will be influenced. And if it comes down to player A or player B to make the HOF, I'd be willing to be character then becomes a determining factor.
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