The New York Times – Sports:
As an offensive tackle for three teams in a Hall of Fame career, he said he prided himself on being the “beater” and not the “beatee.”
Category: Halls of Fame
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Gary Cohen, Howie Rose and Two Others Inducted Into Mets Hall of Fame
The New York Times – Sports:
As the team continues to celebrate its history, Gary Cohen, Howie Rose, Al Leiter and Howard Johnson were honored for their contributions over the years.
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Rolen, Helton and Wagner Lead Baseball Hall of Fame Finalists
The New York Times – Sports:
Five players have been named on more than 60 percent of public ballots in this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame election. All may fall short, but their future looks good.
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Scott Rolen Leads Class of Baseball Hall of Fame Candidates
The New York Times – Sports:
Scott Rolen and Todd Helton stand a chance, but with every finalist having flaws, the debate between a “big” or “small” Hall continues.
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Carlos Beltran Headlines New Baseball Hall of Fame Candidates
The New York Times – Sports:
This year’s Baseball Hall of Fame ballot has 14 new finalists, headlined by the polarizing Carlos Beltrán. The other 13 don’t require much debate, but they offer plenty of memories.
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Vince Dooley, Hall of Fame Football Coach for Georgia, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Sports:
In a 25-year coaching career, he appeared in 20 bowl games and won 201 games, the fourth-highest total in Southeastern Conference history.
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Arnold Tucker, Celebrated but Overshadowed Quarterback, Is Dead at 95
The New York Times – Sports:
Though he helped lead Army to three national titles, he was eclipsed by two storied running backs, and his death in 2019 was largely overlooked.
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Why Del Harris and Other Hall of Famers Had to Wait
The New York Times – Sports:
The basketball, baseball and pro football halls of fame make some deserving candidates wait decades for enshrinement. For the few who are chosen, the wait is hard but worth it.