Hank Greenberg Inducted: 1956 Player Details 6-3, 210lb (190cm, 95kg) Born:  January 1, 1911 Manhattan, New York, U.S. Died: September 4, 1986 Beverly Hills, California, U.S. Position: First baseman College: Detroit Tigers Hank Greenberg was one of the most feared sluggers of baseball’s Golden Age and a trailblazing Jewish-American athlete. Playing most of his career with the Detroit Tigers, Greenberg …

Dazzy Vance Inducted: 1955 Player Details 6-2, 200lb (188cm, 90kg) Born:  March 4, 1891 Orient, Iowa, U.S. Died: February 16, 1961 Homosassa Springs, Florida, U.S. Position: Catcher College: NA Dazzy Vance was the premier strikeout pitcher of the 1920s and one of baseball’s most dominant arms during his prime. After years of bouncing around the minors, Vance didn’t become a …

Ray Schalk Inducted: 1955 Player Details 5-9, 165lb (175cm, 74kg) Born:  August 12, 1892 Harvel, Illinois, U.S. Died: May 19, 1970 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Position: Catcher Manager College: NA Ray Schalk was one of the greatest defensive catchers of the Deadball Era and a key figure in early 20th-century baseball. Known for his exceptional agility, game-calling, and toughness behind the …

Ted Lyons Inducted: 1955 Player Details 5-11, 200lb (180cm, 90kg) Born:  December 28, 1900 Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. Died: July 25, 1986 Sulphur, Louisiana, U.S. Position: Pitcher College: Baylor University Ted Lyons was a dependable, intelligent, and durable pitcher who spent his entire 21-year career with the Chicago White Sox. Known for his control and ability to adapt, Lyons started …

Gabby Hartnett Inducted: 1955 Player Details 6-1, 195lb (185cm, 88kg) Born:  December 20, 1900 Woonsocket, Rhode Island, U.S.. Died: December 20, 1972 Park Ridge, Illinois, U.S. Position: Catcher Manager College: NA Gabby Hartnett was one of the greatest catchers of the early 20th century and a cornerstone of the Chicago Cubs for nearly two decades. Known for his strong arm, …

Joe DiMaggio Inducted: 1955 Player Details 6-2, 193lb (188cm, 87kg) Born:  November 25, 1914 Martinez, California, U.S. Died: March 8, 1999 Hollywood, Florida, U.S. Position: Center fielder College: NA Joe DiMaggio was the embodiment of grace, power, and consistency in baseball’s golden era. Playing his entire 13-year career with the New York Yankees, DiMaggio won 9 World Series titles and …

Home Run Baker Inducted: 1955 Player Details 5-11, 173lb (180cm, 78kg) Born:  March 13, 1886 Trappe, Maryland, U.S. Died: June 28, 1963 Trappe, Maryland, U.S. Position: Third baseman College: NA Frank “Home Run” Baker earned his famous nickname by leading the American League in homers for four straight seasons (1911–1914)—despite hitting just 48 career home runs. In the Deadball Era, …

Bill Terry Inducted: 1954 Player Details 6-1, 200lb (185cm, 90kg) Born:  October 30, 1898 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Died: January 9, 1989 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. Position: First baseman College: NA Bill Terry was a smooth-swinging first baseman and the last National League player to hit over .400 in a season. Playing his entire MLB career with the New York Giants, Terry …