The last time a Bassmaster Classic took place without Kevin VanDam in the field was 1990. Another one will occur at South Carolina's Lake Hartwell in February as the four-time Classic winner failed to qualify for the sport's premier event for the first time in his illustrious career.
That occurrence has sparked a debate among fans as to whether the Classic should follow the lead of golf's Masters tournament and offer exemptions to all former winners. How about multiple-time winners?
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