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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.
The first African American inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame was Jackie Robinson in 1962.
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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.
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.
Who founded the first African American masonic lodge?
His name was Prince Hall he signed the petition.
Is Cody Bellinger a future Baseball Hall of Famer?
I believe Cody Bellinger will be a future hall of famer
What is Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra?
baseball
Baseball Hall of Famer Bobby?
Doerr Doerr
How do you get a baseball authineticated?
You have it signed by an old baseball hall of famer or have a really old baseball.
What baseball hall of famer was a peanut farmer?
Catfish hunter
What is the first name of hall of famer slaughter?
Enos
Is there such thing as first class in the baseball hall of fame?
All members of the Baseball Hall of Fame are considered equal -- you either are a Hall of Famer or you aren't. The year that you join is called your "class," and the first such class -- ie, the "first class" -- is given a special room at the Hall of Fame. These five are, indeed, considered the cream of the crop of baseball players.
What baseball player has the first name Rod?
Hall of Famer Rod Carew (Twins, Angels) Catcher Rod Barajas (Dodgers)
What is the name of the baseball Hall of Famer nicknamed Mr Cub?
Ernie Banks.
Which Early 1900s baseball player had the first name of Grover?
Hall of famer Grover Cleveland Alexander, a pitcher, played Major League baseball from 1911 - 1930
Who has worn the Phillies uniform the longest?
Baseball Hall of Famer Michael Jack Schmidt.
Which WWE hall of famer trained Triple H?
It was WWE Hall of famer Killer kowalski.OK!
