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When the inaugural Hall of Fame ballots were counted in 1936, five players had received at least 75% of the votes cast - the standard set for election by the Baseball Writers' Association of America that still exists today. Those players were the first five men elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The five players were, in order of votes: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson.
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What did jakie Robinson do?
Robinson, who played his entire career with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-1956), was the first African-American to break baseball's color line. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
What was America's first capital?
The first capital was located at Federal Hall, New York. This was from March 4, 1789 to December 5, 1790. It was later changed to Congress Hall, Pennsylvania, and finally to Washington D.C
Who was the first black player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers was named the National League ViP in 1949.
Who founded the first African American masonic lodge?
His name was Prince Hall he signed the petition.
What did satchel paige do that made him famous?
he is famous for pitching for many different teams.he has broken many records. Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige was an American baseball player whose pitching in the Negro leagues and in Major League Baseball (MLB) made him a legend in his own lifetime. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971, the first player to be inducted based upon his play in the Negro leagues.
