1979 BBWAA Career Excellence Award Winner Tommy Holmes

Red Smith described Tommy Holmes as "the best baseball writer of his time, possibly of all time."

As evidenced in his bright and sprightly writing style, Holmes' personality was sensitive but unassuming, honest yet unpretentious, witty and intelligent.

A thorough student of the game, Holmes covered the Brooklyn Dodgers for the Brooklyn Eagle and for the New York Herald-Tribune from 1924 until the club's move to Los Angeles.

He was an acutely perceptive and observant writer who employed a direct and simple style.

Holmes, a splendid historian, authored a pair of books on the Dodgers as well as "Baseball's Best" with Tom Meany.

Holmes passed away on March 25, 1975.

More BBWAA Career Excellence Award Winners

1979 BBWAA Career Excellence Award Winner Bob Broeg

BBWAA Career Excellence Award

For meritorious contributions to baseball writing.

1980 BBWAA Career Excellence Award Winner Joe Reichler

1979 BBWAA Career Excellence Award Winner Bob Broeg

BBWAA Career Excellence Award

For meritorious contributions to baseball writing.

1980 BBWAA Career Excellence Award Winner Joe Reichler

Hall of Fame Awards

Hall of Fame Awards

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

Ford C. Frick Award

For broadcasters' contributions to baseball.

Buck O'Neil Award

For lifetime achievement.

Hall of Fame Awards

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

Ford C. Frick Award

For broadcasters' contributions to baseball.

Buck O'Neil Award

For lifetime achievement.