Who Made The Baseball Hall Of Fame Today?
Who made the Baseball Hall of Fame today? Check out the list of newly inducted members and learn more about their contributions to the sport.
Introduction
June 27, 1939, saw the inaugural induction ceremony for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Since then, Cooperstown has welcomed 354 more legends of the game. The 2020 class will be officially welcomed on July 26.
To be elected, a player must first be on a ballot for 10 years. If he receives votes on at least 75% of the ballots cast, he is inducted into the Hall.
The Players
The following players made the Baseball Hall of Fame today:
-Barry Bonds
-Roger Clemens
-Mike Mussina
-Curt Schilling
The Contributors
There are many contributors to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Some of the most famous contributors are players, managers, umpires, and executives.
The Veterans
No one was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee this year.
The Finalists
After years of speculation, the Baseball Hall of Fame has finally released the names of the finalists for this year’s induction class. Among the biggest names on the list are Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Curt Schilling. Other notable names include Billy Wagner, Lance Berkman, and Todd Helton. The Hall of Fame will announce the induction class on January 22nd.
