Jackie Robinson Inducted: 1962 Player Stats 5-11, 195lb (180cm, 88kg) Born:  January 31, 1919 Cairo, Georgia, U.S. Died: October 24, 1972 Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. Position: Second baseman College: UCLA Jackie Robinson changed baseball—and America—forever. In 1947, he shattered Major League Baseball’s color barrier, becoming the first Black player in the modern era when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Despite …

Bob Feller Inducted: 1962 Player Details 6-0, 185lb (183cm, 83kg) Born:  November 3, 1918 Van Meter, Iowa, U.S. Died: December 15, 2010 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Position: Pitcher College: NA Bob Feller was one of the most dominant and fearless pitchers in baseball history. Bursting onto the scene at just 17 years old with the Cleveland Indians, Feller became known for …

Bill McKechnie Inducted: 1962 Player Details 5-10, 160lb (178cm, 72kg) Born:  August 7, 1886 Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died: October 29, 1965 Bradenton, Florida, U.S. Position: Third baseman Manager College: NA Bill McKechnie was one of baseball’s most respected and successful managers, known for his calm leadership and ability to unify teams. Nicknamed “Deacon” for his steady demeanor, McKechnie led three …

Billy Hamilton Inducted: 1961 Player Details 5-6, 165lb (168cm, 74kg) Born:  February 16, 1866 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Died: December 15, 1940 Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. Position: Outfielder College: NA Billy Hamilton, nicknamed “Sliding Billy,” was one of the fastest and most prolific base runners in baseball history. Playing from 1888 to 1901, Hamilton starred for the Kansas City Cowboys, Philadelphia …

Max Carey Inducted: 1961 Player Details 5-11, 170lb (180cm, 77kg) Born:  January 11, 1890 Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. Died: May 30, 1976 Miami, Florida, U.S. Position: Center fielder Outfielder Manager College: NA Max Carey was the premier base stealer of the dead-ball era and one of the most complete outfielders of his generation. Spending the majority of his 20-year career …

Zack Wheat Inducted: 1959 Player Details 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 …

Joe McCarthy Inducted: 1957 Player Details Born:  April 21, 1887 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died: January 13, 1978 Buffalo, New York, U.S. Position: Manager College: NA Joe McCarthy was one of the most successful managers in baseball history, known for his steady leadership and unmatched winning record. Over 24 seasons managing the Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox, …

Sam Crawford Inducted: 1957 Player Details 6-0, 190lb (183cm, 86kg) Born:  April 18, 1880 Wahoo, Nebraska, U.S. Died: June 15, 1968 Hollywood, California, U.S. Position: Right fielder College: NA Sam “Wahoo Sam” Crawford was one of the deadliest hitters of baseball’s dead-ball era, known for his gap power, consistency, and unmatched triples total. Debuting in 1899, Crawford played 19 seasons …