Hall of Famers

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY, honors those elected and immortalizes them with bronze plaques. Since the first election in 1936, the question of who should be included in the Hall has been the source of great delight and debate. One thing is clear, election to the Hall of Fame is the highest mark of achievement in the game.

For fans visiting the Museum in Cooperstown, the Plaque Gallery on the first floor is sure to stir memories and emotions.

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The Hall of Fame is comprised of 329 elected members. Included are 232 former major league players, 30 executives, 35 Negro Leaguers, 22 managers and 10 umpires. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America has elected 132 candidates to the Hall while the Committees on managers, umpires, executives and long-retired players (in all of its forms) has chosen 171 deserving candidates (100 major leaguers, 30 executives, 22 managers, nine Negro Leaguers and 10 umpires). The defunct “Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues” selected nine men between 1971-77 and the Special Committee on Negro Leagues in 2006, elected 17 Negro Leaguers. There are currently 79 living members. By position, there are: 80 pitchers, 18 catchers, 24 first basemen, 21 second basemen, 17 third basemen, 25 shortstops, 22 left fielders, 24 center fielders, 26 right fielders, 23 managers, 10 umpires and 35 executives.

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Hall of Famer Facts

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Past Inductions

A look at each induction class

Living Hall of Famers

Living Hall of Famers and a printable list.

Hall of Famers by Position

The 329 Hall of Famers, sorted by the positions in which they left their most indelible mark on the game.

Hall of Famers By Election Method

The 329 Hall of Famers, sorted by the method in which they were voted in.

Hall of Fame Players Who Have Won The World Series

As of 2019, 139 Hall of Fame players have won the major league season's greatest prize: The World Series.

Hall of Fame Managers Who Have Won The World Series

Hall of Fame managers listed alphabetically, with number of World Series championships.

Hall of Fame Veterans

A listing of Hall of Fame members who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Hall of Famers Inducted Posthumously

An alphabetical list of Hall of Famers who were elected posthumously.

Hall of Famers Who Also Managed

A listing of Hall of Fame players, umpires and executives who also managed major league teams.

Oldest Hall of Famers

Hall of Famers who have reached the highest ages.

Hall of Famers Who Played with Seven or More Teams

Hall of Fame players, listed alphabetically, who have played for at least seven major league teams.

Hall of Famers and their Signature Pitches

A list of Hall of Fame pitchers, sorted by the types of pitches described on their plaques.

Hall of Famer Filmography

A film-by-film listing for the 72 inductees who have appeared on the big screen.

Hall of Famers Who Played Little League Baseball

A list of Hall of Famers who began their careers in Little League baseball.

Hall of Famers Who Played American Legion Baseball

A list of Hall of Famers who began their careers in American Legion baseball.

Class of 2019

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Harold Baines

Designated Hitter

Roy Halladay

Edgar Martinez

Designated Hitter

Mike Mussina

Mariano Rivera

Lee Smith

Hall of Fame Weekend

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Past Inductions

A look at each induction class

Hall of Fame Awards

Frick (broadcasters), Spink (writers), and O'Neil (lifetime achievement)

Future Eligibles

Upcoming ballots

Voting Rules

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BBWAA Election Rules

Sports writers elect recently retired players

Eras Committees

Golden Days, Modern Baseball, Today's Game, Early Baseball, Negro Leagues Committee Rules

Voting Rules History

History of rule changes

Hall of Fame Game

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Hall of Fame Game History

Generations of the game's greats have played in Cooperstown.

History of Doubleday Field

A cow pasture became Cooperstown's ballpark.