Ray Schalk
The greatest defensive catcher of his era, the speedy and agile Ray Schalk was rewarded for his fine play with election into the Hall in 1955.
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Tom Seaver
Tom Seaver set the record highest voting percentage (98.84%) in the history of the Hall; he’s also the first player in Cooperstown with a Mets cap.
Read More >Al Simmons
When Al Simmons retired, only Babe Ruth, Cap Anson, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb, and Jimmie Foxx had more runs batted in during their careers.
Read More >Tony LaRussa
Tony LaRussa was inducted into the Hall in 2014 then returned to manage in 2021; his teams have won six pennants and three World Series.
Read More >Bob Lemon
From 1948-1956 Bob Lemon averaged 20 wins per season and appeared in seven All Star games. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1976.
Read More >Al Lopez
From 1949-64 the Yankees won the AL pennant every year but two. Al Lopez managed both of those teams, the ’54 Indians and the ’59 White Sox.
Read More >Ted Lyons
Ted Lyons received MVP votes in nine of his 21 seasons despite appearing in only one All Star game. He was elected to the Hall in 1955.
Read More >George Kell
A 10-time All Star and ’49 batting champion, George Kell struck out only 287 times in 6,702 at bats. He also announced for the Tigers for 37 years.
Read More >Harry Hooper
A fine defensive outfielder, Harry Hooper is the only member of four separate Red Sox World Series championships — 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918.
Read More >Goose Gossage
The second MLB pitcher to record 300 saves, Rich “Goose” Gossage pitched in 1,002 games, finished 681 of them and earned 310 career saves.
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