Mordecai Brown Inducted: 1949 Player Details Stats 5-10, 175lb (178cm, 79kg) Born:  October 19, 1876 Nyesville, Indiana, U.S. Died: February 14, 1948 Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. Position: Pitcher College: NA Mordecai Peter “Three‑Finger” Brown (October 19, 1876 – February 14, 1948) earned his legendary status as one of baseball’s greatest pitchers despite a severely injured right hand, which granted him a devastating drop‑curve. Debuting in 1903 …

Joe Cronin Inducted: 1956 Player Details 5-11, 180lb (180cm, 81kg) Born:  October 12, 1906 San Francisco, California, U.S. Died: September 7, 1984 Osterville, Massachusetts, U.S. Position: Shortstop Manager College: Boston College Joe Cronin was one of baseball’s finest shortstops and a respected figure on and off the field. A smooth defender and clutch hitter, Cronin played 20 seasons, mostly with …

Earl Weaver Inducted: 1996 Coach Stats Born: August 14, 1930 St. Louis, Missouri Position: Coach Earl Weaver, one of the all-time great managers in baseball history, left an indelible mark on the sport during his legendary MLB career with the Baltimore Orioles. Known for his innovative strategies and fiery personality, Weaver emphasized power hitting and on-base percentage over traditional small-ball …

Ferguson Jenkins Inducted: 1991 Player Stats Stats: 6-5, 205lb Born: December 13, 1942 Chatham, Ontario, Canada Position: Starting Pitcher College: NA Ferguson Jenkins, one of the all-time great pitchers in baseball history, is celebrated for his incredible achievements and lasting impact on baseball. Over a stellar MLB career, primarily with the Chicago Cubs, Jenkins became the first Canadian-born player inducted …

George Brett Inducted: 1999 Player Stats Stats: 6-0, 200lb Born: May 15, 1953 Glen Dale, West Virginia Position: Third baseman / Designated hitter / First baseman College: NA George Brett, one of the most iconic players in baseball history, is celebrated as a Royals legend and one of the all-time greats. Over the course of his illustrious MLB career with …

Ty Cobb Inducted: 1936 Coach Stats Born: December 18, 1886 Narrows, Georgia, U.S. Died: July 17, 1961 (aged 74) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Position: Center fielder Ty Cobb, known as “The Georgia Peach,” is often regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Playing for the Detroit Tigers from 1905 to 1926, Cobb was a fierce competitor with …

Walter Johnson Inducted: 1936 Player Stats Born: November 6, 1887 Humboldt, Kansas, U.S. Died: December 10, 1946 Washington, D.C., U.S. Position: Pitcher Walter Johnson, nicknamed “The Big Train,” was one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball history. Spending his entire 21-year career (1907–1927) with the Washington Senators, Johnson became known for his blazing fastball and pinpoint control. …

Christy Mathewson Inducted: 1936 Player Stats Born: August 12, 1880 Factoryville, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died: October 7, 1925 Saranac Lake, New York, U.S. Position: Pitcher Christy Mathewson was one of baseball’s greatest pitchers and a true sportsman of his era. Playing 17 seasons (1900–1916), mostly with the New York Giants, he dominated the game with his precision, control, and signature “fadeaway” …