Willie Keeler Inducted: 1939 Personal Details Born: March 3, 1872 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Died: January 1, 1923 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Position: Right fielder College: New York Giants Willie “Wee Willie” Keeler was one of baseball’s most consistent contact hitters and a pioneer of the dead-ball era. Standing just 5’4″, Keeler played with remarkable skill and intelligence, relying on …

Charles Radbourn Inducted: 1939 Personal Details Born: December 11, 1854 Rochester, New York, U.S. Died: February 5, 1897 Bloomington, Illinois, U.S. Position: Pitcher College: NA Charles “Old Hoss” Radbourn was one of the most dominant and durable pitchers in early baseball history. Born in 1854, he played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1881 to 1891, primarily with the …

George Sisler Inducted: 1939 Personal Details Born: March 24, 1893 Manchester, Ohio, U.S. Died: March 26, 1973 Richmond Heights, Missouri, U.S. Position: First baseman Manager College: University of Michigan George Sisler was one of baseball’s most skilled and graceful first basemen, known for his remarkable contact hitting and athletic fielding. Playing the bulk of his career with the St. Louis …

Albert Spalding Inducted: 1939 Personal Details Born: September 2, 1849 Byron, Illinois, U.S. Died: September 9, 1915 San Diego, California, U.S. Position: Executive/Pioneer contributors College: NA Albert Spalding was a foundational figure in the early days of baseball, both on and off the field. As a pitcher, he dominated the National Association and National League during the 1870s, leading the …

Rogers Hornsby Inducted: 1942 Personal Details Stats: 5-11, 175lb (180cm, 79kg)  Born: April 27, 1896 Winters, Texas, U.S. Died: January 5, 1963 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Position: Second baseman College: NA Rogers Hornsby, known as “The Rajah,” is considered one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. Playing primarily as a second baseman from 1915 to 1937, Hornsby dazzled with his …

Kenesaw Mountain Landis Inducted: 1944 Personal Details Born: November 20, 1866 Millville, Ohio, U.S. Died: November 25, 1944 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Position: Executive College: NA Kenesaw Mountain Landis served as Major League Baseball’s first Commissioner from 1920 to 1944. Appointed in the aftermath of the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, Landis restored public confidence in baseball with his strict governance and …

Roger Bresnahan Inducted: 1945 Personal Details Stats 5-9, 200lb (175cm, 90kg)  Born: June 11, 1879 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. Died: December 4, 1944 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. Position: Catcher Outfielder Manager College: NA Roger Bresnahan, known as “The Duke of Tralee,” was a trailblazing catcher in Major League Baseball. Playing from 1897 to 1915, Bresnahan was admired for his athleticism, versatility, and …

Dan Brouthers Inducted: 1945 Personal Details Stats: 6-2, 207lb (188cm, 93kg) Born: May 8, 1858 Sylvan Lake, New York, U.S. Died: August 2, 1932 East Orange, New Jersey, U.S. Position: First baseman College: NA Dan Brouthers was one of the most dominant hitters of baseball’s early years. Playing from 1879 to 1904, Brouthers established himself as a consistent power hitter …