Past Inductions

The first election for the National Baseball Hall of Fame was held in 1936.

Starting in 1939, and most summers to follow, Cooperstown has hosted the returning Hall of Famers and officially welcomed new electees into the Hall.

Cooperstown has also hosted the Hall of Fame Game and Classic at Doubleday Field.

Hall of Fame Game history

Hall of Famers who attended each Induction Ceremony

1936 - 1939

1942-1949

1950 - 1959

1960 - 1969

1970 - 1979

1980 - 1989

1990 - 1999

2000 - 2009

2010 - present

BBWAA Election Rules

Sports writers elect recently retired players.

Era Committees

Contemporary and Classic Era Committee Rules.

Voting Rules History

History of rule changes

Future Eligibles

Upcoming ballots

BBWAA Election Rules

Sports writers elect recently retired players.

Era Committees

Contemporary and Classic Era Committee Rules.

Voting Rules History

History of rule changes

Future Eligibles

Upcoming ballots

Hall of Fame Awards

Frick (broadcasters), BBWAA Career Excellence (writers) and O'Neil (lifetime achievement)

The Museum

Where baseball stories are shared and cherished memories are created.

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Experience all Cooperstown has to offer

Hall of Fame Awards

Frick (broadcasters), BBWAA Career Excellence (writers) and O'Neil (lifetime achievement)

The Museum

Where baseball stories are shared and cherished memories are created.

Visit

Experience all Cooperstown has to offer

Past Inductions

1936 - 1939

1942-1949

1950 - 1959

1960 - 1969

1970 - 1979

1980 - 1989

1990 - 1999

2000 - 2009

2010 - present

Voting Rules

BBWAA Election Rules

Era Committees

Voting Rules History

Future Eligibles

BBWAA Election Rules

Era Committees

Voting Rules History

Future Eligibles

Hall of Fame Weekend

Hall of Fame Awards

The Museum

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Hall of Fame Awards

The Museum

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