In 1988 , a `` veteran player category '' was established in order to `` provide a vehicle for players who may have been overlooked and whose chances for election would be limited when placed on the same ballot with contemporary players '' .
In 1988 , a `` veteran player category '' was established in order to `` provide a vehicle for players who may have been overlooked and whose chances for election would be limited when placed on the same ballot with contemporary players . ''