Category:Hall of Fame

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Contents 1 History 2 Induction Process 2.1 BBWAA 2.2 Veterans Comittee 2.3 Special Circumstances 3 The Museum 3.1 First Floor 3.2 Second Floor 3.3 Third Floor 4 SoSH wiki Links 5 External Links

History

Although the inaugural class was in 1936, the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York didn’t open its doors for the first time until 1939. Fifteen thousand visitors flooded Main Street that afternoon, as the Museum officially opened its doors to the world on June 12, 1939. Suddenly Cooperstown - a village of fewer than 3,000 residents - became the home of a national shrine.

Incorporated as a non-profit, educational institution, the Hall of Fame has always relied on the generosity of players and fans to build its collection. The tradition of giving to the Hall of Fame has been carried on by the likes of Duke Snider and Ty Cobb, along with modern day heroes such as Curt Schilling and Roger Clemens.

The Museum opened as a one-room, 1,200 square-foot experience which served as a gallery, museum, library, ticket office, retail shop - and the director's office - all rolled into one. The second floor was used to store Library materials, and in the 1940s would become the first expansion space for exhibits. The first floor of the Hall of Fame would become the Cooperstown Room and later, the Perez-Steele Art Gallery. Today, under the first completed phase of renovation, the space houses restroom facilities and serves as an emergency exit.

The museum has come a long way since those early years of the 1930’s and 40’s. The Hall of Fame, which began as just that one room, has gone through 6 renovations as of 2006, and now consists of three recently conjoined buildings, and three floors.

Induction Process

Currently players can be chosen for induction into the Hall of Fame, by two separate voting fractions. The first of these being the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA), or by the Veterans Committee, which is now composed of living member of the Hall of Fame, and former winners of the Ford C. Frick or J.G. Taylor Spink Awards.

BBWAA

Five years after retirement, any player with 10 years of Major League service time, who passes the screening committee, is eligible for election by the qualified BBWAA members (In order to qualify a writer must be a member of the BBWAA for at least 10 years). From a final ballot typically including 25-40 candidates, each writer may vote for up to 10 players (until the late 1950s, voters were advised to cast votes for the maximum 10 candidates). Any player(s) named on 75% or more of all ballots cast, are elected. A player who is named on fewer than 5% of ballots is dropped from future elections. As of 2001 the Veterans Committee may consider those dropped players.

Veterans Comittee

If a player fails to be elected by the BBWAA within 20 years of their retirement from active play, he may be selected by the Veterans Committee, which now votes every two years. The Veterans Committee also votes every fourth year on candidates from among managers, umpires, executives or builders.

Special Circumstances

Certain players may be deemed eligible for induction even though they have not met all of the requirements. This has resulted in only two inductions:

• Lou Gehrig, who was specially elected shortly after ALS ended his career in 1939
• Addie Joss, who was elected in 1978 despite only playing in nine seasons.

Furthermore, if an otherwise eligible player dies before their fifth year of retirement, then that player may be placed on the ballot at the first election occurring at least six months after their death. Roberto Clemente's induction in 1973 set this precedent, when the BBWAA chose to put him up for consideration after his death on New Year's Eve, 1972, and the shortened waiting period was added thereafter.

The Museum

First Floor

• Stand in the hallowed Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery to see the bronze representations of the greats of the game.
• Visit the Hall of Fame’s Library containing more than 2.6 million baseball related documents.
• Listen to the legendary storytellers who bring baseball into our homes in the Scribes and Mikemen exhibit.
• See how Hollywood portrays our National Pastime in Baseball at the Movies.
• Visit the Sandlot Kids’ Clubhouse, a hands-on discovery area designed for young visitors, featuring a variety of baseball lessons in an interactive atmosphere.
• View baseball paintings and artwork in The Art of Baseball and Shades of Greatness.
• Enjoy the Inductees exhibit and the Induction Row photographs of living Hall of Fame members.
• Shop in the Hall of Fame’s Bookstore and Museum Store.

Second Floor

• Start your tour by learning about the Museum’s History followed by The Baseball Experience in the Grandstand Theater, a 13 minute multimedia program.
• Visit Taking the Field: The 19th Century, examining baseball’s historical beginnings.
• Walk through The Game: The General History of Baseball and witness the development of the National Pastime, featuring the Babe Ruth Room.
• Trace the history of our game in Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience and Diamond Dreams: Women in Baseball.
• See the Baseball Cards, No-Hit Games, Youth Leagues and Presidential Pastime displays.
• Enjoy Today’s Game featuring the most recent additions to the Museum’s collection in a major league clubhouse setting.

Third Floor

• Enjoy the Hall of Fame’s ballpark exhibit, Sacred Ground.
• Visit the Records Room and learn about the major league’s active and career leaders.
• See our collection of World Series programs from every Fall Classic since 1903.
• Relive your favorite postseason and World Series moments in Autumn Glory: A Postseason Celebration.
• Watch Abbott and Costello’s hilarious “Who’s on First” routine.
• Learn more about the Hall of Fame and our National Pastime in the Education Gallery.

SoSH wiki Links

• Red Sox in Hall of Fame - List of former Red Sox in the Hall of Fame.
• Red Sox Hall of Fame - List of former Red Sox in the Red Sox Hall of Fame.
• 1st Ballot Hall of Famer - List of players elected in 1st year of eligibility.
• Hall of Fame Managers - List of managers elected into the Hall of Fame.
• All-Century Team - List of players voted onto the All-Century Team (1999).
• 500 Home Run Club - List of players who have amassed more than 500 Career home runs.
• 3,000 Hit Club - List of players who have amassed more than 3,000 Career hits.
• 300 Win Club - List of players who have amassed more than 300 Career wins.
• 3,000 Strikeout Club - List of players who have amassed more than 3,000 Career strikeout.

External Links

• Baseball Hall of Fame - Official Website
• The Museum - Current Floor Plan
• Baseball Almanac - Hall of Fame Page

Baseball Hall of Fame Classes

1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957 | 1958 | 1959 1960 | 1961 | 1962 | 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |

Articles in category "Hall of Fame"

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P cont. Jim Palmer Herb Pennock Tony Perez Gaylord Perry Eddie Plank Kirby Puckett R Charley Radbourn Pee Wee Reese Branch Rickey Cal Ripken Jr. Phil Rizzuto Robin Roberts Brooks Robinson Frank Robinson Jackie Robinson Wilbert Robinson Red Ruffing Babe Ruth Nolan Ryan S Ryne Sandberg Mike Schmidt Tom Seaver Al Simmons George Sisler Enos Slaughter Hilton Smith Ozzie Smith Duke Snider Warren Spahn Tris Speaker Willie Stargell Casey Stengel Bruce Sutter Don Sutton T Pie Traynor V Arky Vaughan W Honus Wagner Ed Walsh Paul Waner Earl Weaver Mickey Welch Hoyt Wilhelm Billy Williams Dick Williams Ted Williams Hack Wilson Dave Winfield Early Wynn Y Carl Yastrzemski Tom Yawkey Cy Young Robin Yount