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Hall of Famers-Past Inductions

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Past Inductions

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Voting Rules Hall of Fame Weekend

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

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)

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1936 - 1939

1942-1949

1950 - 1959

1960 - 1969

1970 - 1979

1980 - 1989

1990 - 1999

2000 - 2009

2010 - present

Voting Rules

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BBWAA Election Rules

Sports writers elect recently retired players.

Era Committees

Golden Days, Modern Baseball, Today's Game and Early Baseball Committee Rules.

Voting Rules History

History of rule changes

Future Eligibles

Upcoming ballots

Hall of Fame Weekend

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Hall of Fame Awards

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

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