The New York Times – Sports:
While David Ortiz sailed in as a first-ballot Hall of Famer, the year’s other new inductees had to wait for decades — four did not live to see the honor.
Category: Baseball Hall of Fame
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Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva Set for Hall of Fame Induction
The New York Times – Sports:
With Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva set for Hall of Fame induction, the Minnesota Twins of the 1960s and ’70s will shine in Cooperstown despite no World Series titles.
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Baseball Hall of Famers Compete Over Statues
The New York Times – Sports:
Baseball’s Hall of Famers all have plaques in Cooperstown, but only some of them have been honored with statues. And they won’t let Dave Winfield forget that.
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With Jersey Retirement, Gil Hodges Connects the Dodgers and Mets Again
The New York Times – Sports:
A tense series between the N.L.’s best teams will pause to honor Gil Hodges, an icon for both franchises who is having his No. 14 jersey retired by Los Angeles.
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Roger Angell Was Around the Game and of the Fans
The New York Times – Sports:
In his decades at The New Yorker, Roger Angell never lost sight of the fact that baseball players were just grown-ups who happened to have fascinating jobs.
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Baseball Hall of Fame Will Create New Exhibit on Race
The New York Times – Sports:
Dave Winfield and Ken Griffey Jr. will be among the advisers for a permanent exhibit that re-examines the contributions of Jackie Robinson and others.
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Alyssa Nakken Coaches First Base for San Francisco Giants
The New York Times – Sports:
The San Francisco Giants coach became the first woman to take an on-field role in a Major League Baseball game. “This is my job,” she said.
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Minnie Miñoso Gets Another Shot at the Hall of Fame
The New York Times – Sports:
Minnie Miñoso was a pioneering Black Latino star in the 1950s whose greatness and impact have been overlooked by Hall of Famer voters. That may finally change.