Ernie BanksInducted: 1977 Player Details 6-1, 180lb (185cm, 81kg) Born:  January 31, 1931 Dallas, Texas, U.S. Died: January 23, 2015 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Position: Shortstop First baseman College: NA Ernie Banks, fondly known as “Mr. Cub,” is one of the most beloved figures in baseball history. Playing his entire 19-year career with the Chicago Cubs from 1953 to 1971, Banks …

Martin DihigoInducted: 1977 Player Details 6-2, 195lb (188cm, 88kg) Born:  May 25, 1906 Limonar, Matanzas, Cuba Died: May 20, 1971 Cienfuegos, Cuba Position: Pitcher Utility player Manager College: NA Martin Dihigo, often called “The Immortal,” is remembered as one of the most versatile and talented players in baseball history. Born in Cuba, Dihigo played from the 1920s through the 1940s …

John Henry LloydInducted: 1977 Player Details 5-11, 180lb (180cm, 81kg) Born:  April 25, 1884 Palatka, Florida, U.S. Died: March 19, 1964 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Position: Shortstop College: NA John Henry “Pop” Lloyd is widely regarded as one of the greatest shortstops in baseball history, celebrated for his skill, leadership, and integrity. Playing from 1906 to 1932 in the …

Al LopezInducted: 1977 Player Details 5-11, 165lb (180cm, 74kg) Born:  August 20, 1908 Tampa, Florida, U.S. Died: October 30, 2005 Tampa, Florida, U.S. Position: Catcher Manager College: NA Al Lopez enjoyed a remarkable career as both a durable catcher and a highly successful manager. Playing from 1928 to 1947, he became one of the most reliable backstops of his time, …

Amos RusieInducted: 1977 Player Details 6-1, 200lb (185cm, 90kg) Born:  May 30, 1871 Mooresville, Indiana, U.S. Died: December 6, 1942 Seattle, Washington, U.S. Position: Pitcher College: NA Amos Rusie, known as the “Hoosier Thunderbolt,” was one of baseball’s most dominant pitchers of the 1890s. Pitching primarily for the New York Giants, Rusie’s blazing fastball and overpowering presence made him both …

Roger ConnorInducted: 1976 Player Details 6-3, 220lb (190cm, 99kg) Born:  July 1, 1857 Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S Died: January 4, 1931 Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. Position: First baseman College: NA Roger Connor, born July 1, 1857, in Waterbury, Connecticut, was one of baseball’s first true power hitters and a dominant figure of the 19th century. Playing from 1880 to 1897, Connor starred …

Cal HubbardInducted: 1976 Player Details 6-3, 260lb (190cm, 117kg) Born:  October 31, 1900 Keytesville, Missouri, U.S. Died: October 17, 1977 St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. Position: Umpire College: Centenary (1922–1924) Geneva (1925–1926) Cal Hubbard, born October 31, 1900, in Keytesville, Missouri, holds a unique place in sports history as both an outstanding football player and a highly respected baseball umpire. After …

Bob LemonInducted: 1976 Player Details 6-0, 180lb (183cm, 81kg) Born:  September 22, 1920 San Bernardino, California, U.S. Died: January 11, 2000 Long Beach, California, U.S. Position: Pitcher Manager College: NA Bob Lemon, born September 22, 1920, in San Bernardino, California, became one of baseball’s most successful pitchers after beginning his career as an infielder. Converted to the mound with the …