#hall-of-fame

#hall-of-fame

Luis Aparicio had a stellar career in Major League Baseball, known for his speed and fielding prowess. [ more ]

Nellie Fox had a successful career with the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros, excelling as a second baseman and coach.

Fox's impressive career statistics include leading the American League in putouts and receiving numerous accolades like All-Star nods and Gold Gloves. [ more ]

The Premier League Hall of Fame recognizes key contributors to the league since 1992, with players and managers included based solely on their Premier League careers. [ more ]

Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia are potential Hall of Fame candidates for next year.

Other former Yankees like Curtis Granderson and Troy Tulowitzki will also be on the ballot. [ more ]

Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer, and Todd Helton have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for the Class of 2024.

Beltré, Mauer, and Helton received 95.1%, 76.1%, and 79.7% of the vote respectively.

Billy Wagner fell five votes short of the necessary 289 needed for induction. [ more ]

Sandy Koufax set a Major League record with 18 strikeouts in a complete game on April 24, 1962. [ more ]

Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager, passed away at 92.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred praised Herzog's accomplishments and impact on baseball.

Herzog started his baseball career as a player before moving on to a successful managerial career. [ more ]

Leo Durocher suspended in 1947 for gambling association

Durocher's impact on baseball from suspension to Hall of Fame [ more ]

The Braves acquire Jeff Burroughs from the Rangers in 1976

The Veterans Committee unanimously elects Bobby Cox, Tony LaRussa, and Joe Torre to the Hall of Fame in 2013 [ more ]

Rodney Harrison's Hall of Fame candidacy is highly endorsed by Tom Brady and other football legends. [ more ]

Bill Belichick's engagement in sports beyond football showcases his dedication and admiration for other athletes. [ more ]

Red Faber, who pitched all 20 of his seasons with the White Sox, was named to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee.

Despite his impressive career and pitching WAR, Faber never received significant voting support from the BBWAA. [ more ]

Adrián Beltré was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame as the only former Los Angeles Dodgers player on the ballot.

Beltré received 95.1% of the vote, well above the 75% required for induction into the Hall of Fame. [ more ]

Gary Sheffield's unique bat waggle became iconic and influential in the world of baseball, inspiring many kids to imitate him.

Sheffield's exclusion from the Hall of Fame is seen as unjust, considering his impressive career statistics and the fact that other players linked to PED use have been inducted. [ more ]

The 2025 potential Hall of Fame ballot is stacked with former Yankees players.

Catchers Brian McCann and Russell Martin could be potential Hall of Fame candidates from the 2025 ballot. [ more ]

The Hall of Fame is a contradictory institution that excludes some all-time baseball greats while including individuals with problematic behaviors.

Induction into the Hall of Fame does not have strict statistical requirements and often involves comparing players to their peers. [ more ]

Mel Blount fell to the third round of the 1970 NFL Draft but became a Hall of Famer with the Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty.

Pittsburgh Steelers drafted two Hall of Famers, Blount and Terry Bradshaw, in the legendary 1970 NFL Draft. [ more ]

Longtime Steelers scout Mike Butler retired in the fall after four decades in NFL scouting. He is the son of Hall of Famer Jack Butler.

Mike Butler started as an intern with the Steelers in 1983 and later worked with the Colts for almost two decades. [ more ]

Derrick Henry aims for a Super Bowl win for Hall of Fame credentials.

Baltimore Ravens seen as a potential fitting team for Derrick Henry. [ more ]

Andy Russell was a legendary linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a key part of the iconic Steel Curtain defense.

Russell faced challenges early in his career due to military service but went on to have a successful tenure with the team. [ more ]

Former Steelers added to UFL rosters

Steelers Hall of Fame exhibit opens

Super Bowl XIV anniversary [ more ]

Games inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame include iconic titles like Super Mario Bros. and Pac-Man.

Criteria for induction include sustained popularity and influence on the industry or popular culture. [ more ]

Influential video games from different eras make up the finalists for Strong Museum's Video Game Hall of Fame.

Nominees like Asteroids, Metroid, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater recognized for their impact on gaming culture. [ more ]

Nirvana Super promotes wellness beverages with low stimulant content, suitable for both athletes and the general public.

Patrick Willis, former NFL player, recently inducted into the Hall of Fame, expressed gratitude for his journey and emphasized being open to fate. [ more ]

Tom Brady's waiting period for entry to the Patriots Hall of Fame was waived, and the induction ceremony will take place on June 12, 2024.

The Patriots are holding a ticketed ceremony in Brady's honor at Gillette Stadium on the induction day at 7 p.m. ET. [ more ]

Matthew Slater announced retirement after 16 seasons with 3 Super Bowl wins.

Slater eligible for Patriots Hall of Fame in 2028 and Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2029. [ more ]

Larry Allen, Hall of Fame NFL guard, known for his strength and athleticism, has passed away at 52. [ more ]

Larry Allen, a Hall of Fame offensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 52 while on vacation in Mexico. [ more ]

Tom Brady was inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame with a sold-out ceremony, his jersey number 12 will be retired, and a 12-foot tall statue of him will be unveiled. [ more ]

The Boston Braves acquire Eddie Stanky in 1948

St. Louis Cardinals announce players wearing numbers on uniforms in 1923. [ more ]

Atlanta Braves history: From stadium funding to player acquisitions.

MLB history milestones: From turnstiles to player contracts and Hall of Fame elections. [ more ]

Braves Hall of Fame announcement in 2014

MLB historical events spanning 1905-1999 [ more ]

Braves franchise history

MLB history [ more ]

Lefty Gomez's short stint with the Boston Braves

Various significant events in MLB history [ more ]

The Boston Braves release veteran outfielders Paul Waner and Johnny Cooney in 1943.

Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton passes away in 2021, becoming the ninth member of Cooperstown to pass away in a 12-month period. [ more ]

Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, and Seimone Augustus among finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame.

Brooklyn's cultural significance and population size highlighted. [ more ]

Jerry West's legacy surpasses being an NBA logo, recognized through multiple Hall of Fame accolades. [ more ]

Mariano Rivera attends a Syracuse lacrosse game where his son, Jaziel, plays for Manhattan

Rivera is a Hall of Fame closer and the career saves leader in baseball [ more ]

Starters throwing fewer innings may lead to a lack of pitchers reaching Hall of Fame benchmarks like 300 wins.

The New York Yankees have several prospects ranked among MLB Pipeline's top 100 list. [ more ]

Aaron Judge is the undisputed face of the Yankees and one of the faces of Major League Baseball.

Judge holds multiple records for the Yankees and is on a Hall of Fame trajectory. [ more ]

Jorge Posada had a successful career as a catcher for the New York Yankees, spending 17 seasons with the team.

Posada retired with impressive statistics, including being one of only five catchers in MLB history with over 1,500 hits, 350 doubles, 275 homers, and 1,000 RBIs. [ more ]

Phil Rizzuto was a well-known broadcaster for the New York Yankees, known for his trademark catchphrases and tangents during broadcasts.

Rizzuto's broadcasting career often overshadowed his playing career, even though he was a Hall of Fame shortstop for the Yankees. [ more ]

CC Sabathia was a highly successful left-handed ace for the Yankees, with impressive career statistics and a likely Hall of Fame induction.

Sabathia was a dominant athlete in multiple sports during his youth, but excelled the most in baseball. [ more ]

There are many current players who have the potential to be Hall of Famers in the future

Five New York-centric players are analyzed for their chances of making it to the Hall of Fame [ more ]

Adrián Beltré is the only member of the group tied to the Los Angeles Dodgers to be elected to the 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.

Beltré was an overwhelming favorite and received 95.1% of the vote to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. [ more ]

Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer, and Jim Leyland are part of the 2024 MLB Hall of Fame class.

Billy Wagner, Andruw Jones, and Gary Sheffield fell short of the needed 75% but there is hope they will be inducted in the coming years. [ more ]

Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, and Billy Wagner are currently above the 75% threshold for Hall of Fame induction.

Gary Sheffield and Andruw Jones are also close to reaching the threshold. [ more ]

José Reyes is not likely to be inducted into the Hall of Fame due to his career stats, injuries, and domestic abuse charge.

Álex Rodríguez has strong Hall of Fame credentials, but his PED use and personal targeting by MLB may affect his chances. [ more ]

The 2023 MLB winter meetings were uneventful in terms of trades and signings

The Hall of Fame election of manager Jim Leyland and a tense interaction between Cubs President Jed Hoyer and a reporter provided some attention-grabbing moments [ more ]

The Hall of Fame's handling of the steroids issue has cooled the author's interest in the annual voting.

Billy Wagner and Gary Sheffield did not get into the Hall of Fame due to voter uncertainty about relievers and PED usage.

David Wright received enough support to stay on the ballot, but injuries shortened his career. [ more ]

Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, Billy Wagner, and Gary Sheffield are potential candidates for the 2024 Hall of Fame Class.

Beltré, Mauer, and Helton are likely to be selected, while Wagner and Sheffield are considered long shots.

Former Braves players Wagner and Sheffield have been gaining momentum in the voting process. [ more ]

Discussion on the Juan Soto trade and potential landing spot for Shohei Ohtani

Conversation about the Baseball Hall of Fame [ more ]

The 2023 MLB winter meetings were uneventful, with no major trades or signings.

The Hall of Fame election of manager Jim Leyland provided some much-needed news. [ more ]

Joe Castiglione, a Boston Red Sox radio announcer for 41 years, has won the Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting.

Castiglione will be honored during the Hall of Fame's induction weekend in July in Cooperstown, New York. [ more ]

The Atlanta Braves made significant acquisitions in 1968, 2008, and 2019.

Former commissioner Bud Selig and general manager John Schuerholz were elected to the Hall of Fame in 2016.

The Rockies signed Darryl Kile in 1997 and Denny Neagle in 2000. [ more ]

The Atlanta Braves are not considering trading any of their young core players.

Former manager Jim Leyland has been elected to the Hall of Fame.

Ron Washington and Brian Snitker will speak to the media. [ more ]

Matt Holliday played 15 seasons in the MLB and had a .299/.379/.510 batting line.

He won the NL batting title in 2007 and has one World Series ring from the 2011 Cardinals.

Holliday had a 44.5 WAR and played primarily in left field with a -1.1 UZR/150. [ more ]

Charles Barkley announced his 25th and last NBA season as a TV analyst, ending a 16-season playing career, leaving a legacy in basketball and broadcasting. [ more ]

Jerry West, the Hall of Fame NBA player and executive, passed away at age 86. [ more ]

Jerry West, iconic basketball figure known for NBA logo, Hall of Fame player and executive, passed away at 86. [ more ]