The five year waiting period for election to the Baseball Hall of Fame was waived and Lou Gehrig was inducted in 1939.
The New York Yankees' Lou Gehrig was the first player to have his number (4) retired, on July 4, 1939, just two months after his final Major League appearance, on April 30 of the same year.
The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.
Good sportsmanship.
Ty Cobb was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.
Cal Ripken Jr. was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007.
Yes. Reggie Jackson was Inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.
Lou Gehrig was Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.
The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.
Good sportsmanship.
Ty Cobb was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.
Hank Aaron was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
Cal Ripken Jr. was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007.
Zero (Actually there was ONE that was inducted by special election - Lou Gehrig)
Yes. Reggie Jackson was Inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.
Mickey Mantle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
Stan Musial was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969.
10. Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 and passed away in 1972.
Reggie Jackson was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1993, on his first ballot with 93.6% of the vote.