Did spitting incident keep Alomar out of Hall on first try?

Orioles vs Blue Jays (9-27-1996, Robert Alomar spitting incident)

Roberto Alomar's top career moments

Former Met Roberto Alomar, pitcher Bert Blyleven and front-office executive Pat Gillick inducted into Hall of Fame

SI Vault on X: Fifteen years ago today, Roberto Alomar famously spit at umpire John Hirshbeck: / X

Roberto Alomar's omission a travesty – Boston Herald

Roberto Alomar: MLB's best-ever 2nd baseman?

Roberto Alomar – Society for American Baseball Research

Roberto Alomar's top career moments

MLB And Toronto Blue Jays Ban Roberto Alomar After Sexual Misconduct Investigation

Alomar's No. 12 retired by Blue Jays

With Matt Barnes being designated for assignment, Rafael Devers is one of the few champs remaining on Red Sox - The Boston Globe

Spitting mad or sweaty ire? Molina bumps ump - CBS News

Roberto Alomar, Blyleven elected to Hall of Fame

Roberto Alomar - Wikipedia

Looking back at baseball's biggest meltdowns and tirades – NBC Sports Boston