1980 BBWAA Career Excellence Award Winner Joe Reichler
Joe Reichler was a long-time fact-ferreting and trade-sniffing Associated Press baseball writer and historian.
He authored over a dozen books, including "The History Of Baseball: Its Great Players, Teams And Managers", "The Great All-Time Baseball Record Book" and "Baseball's Great Moments".
Reichler, a knowledgeable and opinionated baseball fan with a vast background in the game, was the confidant of countless players, managers, coaches, and officials.
He left his job as the number one baseball writer in the country to become the Public Relations Director for MLB Commissioner William Eckert from 1966-69.
He later was a special assistant to Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and was the Vice President and General Manager of Baseball's Film Division.
Reichler passed away on Dec. 12, 1988.
More BBWAA Career Excellence Award Winners
Hall of Fame Awards
Related Stories
Lou Piniella’s baseball journey takes him to Cooperstown’s doorstep
Museum’s Film Fest a hit with fans, filmmakers
Dominant Dodgers
#CardCorner: 2002 Leaf Mike Piazza
#CardCorner: 1972 Topps Blue Moon Odom
Jane Leavy, the Museum’s Library, and Digitization
Hall of Fame Makes Series of Announcements
01.01.2023
Inductees Exhibit for Class of 2017 Now on Display in Cooperstown
01.01.2023
Hall of Fame Classic Tickets on Sale Today for Museum Members
01.01.2023
