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Jackie Robinson, who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 to 1956, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 1962 -- his first year of eligibility in 1962. Interestingly, the great Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller was inducted at the same time. Feller had been critical of Robinson through the years and once said that the Dodgers great had "football shoulders and couldn't hit an inside pitch to save his neck."
Jackie Robinson, 1962. Also he was the first player ever to be inducted in his first year of eligibility
There were players in the Hall of Fame prior to 1962. Bob Feller and Jackie Robinson were both elected in 1962.
The Baseball Writers Association Hall of Fame was established in 1936 and five players were inducted in that year: Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson.
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When was ty cobb inducted into the baseball hall of Fame?
Ty Cobb was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.
Who is currently the last person inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
The baseball Hall of Fame is an honour bestowed on baseball players who have excelled in the sport. The last people inducted were Barry Larkin and Ron Santo, both in 2012.
When did Hank Aaron get inducted to the hall of fame?
Hank Aaron was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
When was Cal Ripkin inducted into the hall of fame?
Cal Ripken Jr. was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007.
Who was the second Black player inducted into the baseball hall of fame?
Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella in 1968.
How many years after he was inducted into the baseball hall of fame did robinsons pass away?
10. Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 and passed away in 1972.
When was Mickey Mantle elected?
Mickey Mantle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
How many years after he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame did Jackie Robinson pass away?
10. Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 and passed away in 1972.
Who is the person elected in national baseball hall of fame in 1955?
Joe DiMaggio,Gabby Hartnett,Ted Lyons,andDazzy Vancewere inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955.
Is Reggie Jackson in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Yes. Reggie Jackson was Inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.
When was the AAGPBL inducted into the national baseball hall of fame?
1988
When was Clark Griffith inducted into the baseball hall of fame?
1946
