RIP Dick Williams, pt 1: shortest "living HOF" tenure?

Question

Rest in peace, Dick Williams, 1972 & '73 World Series champion manager, gone today at age 82.

Williams was elected to the Hall in 2008, so he got to be a living HOFer for only three years. (Going by calendar years here, not exact dates.)

Who was the previous HOFer to pass away with a living Hall tenure of three years or fewer? (Hint: within the last 20 years.)

Yes, must have been alive at the time of election. Posthumous electees don't count here.

Man, it has been a rough couple of years for the Hall's membership rolls. Since the beginning of 2010, we've lost Sparky Anderson, Bob Feller, Harmon Killebrew, Robin Roberts, Duke Snider, and now Dick Williams. I know they were all rich in years, but yeesh, here's hoping the Baseball Reaper takes an extended break.

Answer 1

Richie Ashburn was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995 by the Veterans Commitee. He then passed away 2 years later in 1997.

Answer 2

Does Dave Niehaus count? Awarded the Ford C. Frick broadcasters' award in 2008, died in 2010.

Answer 3

Richie Ashburn?

Answer 4

So sad. He will be missed.