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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 and Classic history

Hall of Famers who attended each Induction Ceremony
Hall of Famers by Induction Year - Printable List
All of the Hall of Fame's living members (except Ty Cobb) sit for a photograph on June 12, 1939 in Cooperstown - BL-4253-89 (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library)

All of the Hall of Fame's living members (except Ty Cobb) sit for a photograph on June 12, 1939 in Cooperstown - BL-4253-89 (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library)

Voting Rules

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Hall of Fame Weekend

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