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Willie Mays
Inducted:
1979
Stats
5-10, 170lb
178cm, 77kg
Born
May 6, 1931
Westfield, Alabama, U.S.
Died
June 18, 2024
Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Position:
Center fielder
College:
Fairfield Industrial HS
Willie Mays was one of the greatest all-around players in baseball history, combining elite hitting, power, speed and defense throughout his career. Known as the “Say Hey Kid,” he starred for the New York and San Francisco Giants before finishing his career with the New York Mets.
Mays won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 1951 and helped the Giants win the 1954 World Series, highlighted by his famous over-the-shoulder catch in Game 1. He won two NL MVP Awards, a batting title, four home run titles and 12 Gold Glove Awards. Mays finished with 3,293 hits, 660 home runs, 1,909 RBI, 2,068 runs and 339 stolen bases.
He was selected to 24 All-Star Games and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979, his first year of eligibility.
Mays' Awards and Honors
- 24× All-Star (1954–1973)
- World Series champion (1954)
- 2× NL MVP (1954, 1965)
- NL Rookie of the Year (1951)
- 12× Gold Glove Award (1957–1968)
- NL batting champion (1954)
- 4× NL home run leader (1955, 1962, 1964, 1965)
- 4× NL stolen base leader (1956–1959)
- Hit four home runs in one game on April 30, 1961
MLB Records
- 7,095 career outfield putouts-all-time record for an outfielder
- Only 600-home-run hitter with a four-home-run game
- Only player to record both a 50-home-run season and a 20-triple season
- First player to reach 500 home runs, 3,000 hits, 2,000 runs and 300 stolen bases
- Only player with 3,000+ hits, a .300+ career average, 300+ home runs and 300+ stolen bases
MLB Career
New York Giants (1951–1952, 1954–1972)
New York Mets (1972–1973)
Number Worn
24
MLB Stats
Seasons:
23 (1948–1973)
Games:
3,005
Hits:
3,293
Doubles:
525
Triples:
141
Home runs:
660
RBI:
1,909
Runs:
2,068
Stolen bases:
339
Batting average:
.301
On-base percentage:
.384
Slugging percentage:
.557
OPS:
.941
Yogi Berra
Inducted:
1972
Player Stats
5-7, 185lb (170cm, 83kg)
Born:
May 12, 1925
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Died:
September 22, 2015
West Caldwell, New Jersey, U.S.
Position:
Catcher
Manager
College:
NA
Yogi Berra, the iconic catcher for the New York Yankees from 1946 to 1963 (with a brief 1965 stint with the Mets), was enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. A three-time American League MVP (1951, 1954, 1955), he became renowned for his clutch hitting, exceptional defense, and leadership behind the plate. Over a 19-year career, he hit .285 with 358 home runs and 1,430 RBIs, helping lead the Yankees to an unmatched 10 World Series championships.
Berra also appeared in a record 14 Fall Classics, playing more World Series games than any catcher. His consistency and durability—marked by 18 All-Star selections and nine straight seasons leading AL catchers in home runs and RBIs—solidified his place as one of the greatest catchers ever. Beloved for his wit and wisdom, Berra's legacy blends extraordinary athletic achievement with enduring charm and cultural impact.
Berra's Awards and Honors
- 18× All-Star (1948–1961, 1962)
- 13× World Series champion
- 3× AL MVP (1951, 1954, 1955)
- American League MVP, 1951, 1954, 1955
- 18× All-Star selection
- 10× World Series champion (as a player) — most by any player
MLB Records
- Most World Series appearances, 14 — more than any player
- Most games played by a catcher in World Series history — 75 games
- 148 consecutive errorless games as catcher — MLB record for his era
- First pinch-hit home run in World Series history (1947)
- Caught Don Larsen’s World Series perfect game (1956)
MLB Teams
As player
New York Yankees (1946–1963)
New York Mets (1965)
As manager
New York Yankees (1964)
New York Mets (1972–1975)
New York Yankees (1984–1985)
As coach
New York Mets (1965–1971)
New York Yankees (1976–1983)
Houston Astros (1986–1989)
Number Worn:
8
MLB Stats
Seasons:
19 (1946–1965)
Games Played:
2,120
Batting average:
.285
Hits:
2,150
Home runs:
358
Runs batted in:
1,430
Runs:
1,175
OBP:
.348
OPS:
.830
Managerial record:
484–444
Winning %:
.522
Zack Wheat
Inducted:
1959
Player Stats
5-10, 170lb (178cm, 77kg)
Born:
May 23, 1888
Hamilton, Missouri, U.S.
Died:
March 11, 1972
Sedalia, Missouri, U.S.
Position:
Left fielder
College:
NA
Zack Wheat was one of the most consistent hitters of the early 20th century and a cornerstone of the Brooklyn franchise for nearly two decades. Known for his smooth swing and steady bat, Wheat spent 18 of his 19 MLB seasons with the Brooklyn Superbas/Robins (now Dodgers), where he became the team's all-time hits leader. He compiled 2,884 career hits, batted over .300 in 14 seasons, and was a model of reliability at the plate.
A strong left fielder with a graceful style, Wheat helped Brooklyn win the 1916 National League pennant and remained a top-tier player well into his late 30s. He led the league in batting average in 1918 and consistently ranked among league leaders in doubles and extra-base hits. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1959, Wheat remains one of the greatest players in Dodgers history.
Wheat's Awards and Honors
- NL batting champion (1918)
- Led NL in batting average – .335 in 1918
- 14 seasons batting .300 or better
- Brooklyn Dodgers’ all-time leader in hits at the time of retirement
- Ranks top 15 all-time in triples (172)
- Played in 1916 World Series with Brooklyn (NL Champions)
MLB Records
- All-time career leader in triples for the Brooklyn Dodgers franchise – 172
- Brooklyn Dodgers’ all-time leader in hits (2,804 with the team)
- Led National League in batting average – .335 in 1918
- Batted over .300 in 14 different seasons, showcasing elite consistency
- Held Dodgers franchise record for games played (2,322)
- Only player to appear in over 2,300 games for Brooklyn in the pre-modern era
MLB Teams
Brooklyn Superbas / Dodgers / Robins (1909–1926)
Philadelphia Athletics (1927)
MLB Stats
Seasons:
19 (1909–1927)
Games Played:
2,410
Hits:
2,884
Batting Average:
.317
Home Runs:
132
RBIs:
1,248
Runs:
1,289
Doubles:
476
Triples:
172
Stolen Bases:
205
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