Jackie Robinson and Bob Feller make history In the 27 years following the first Hall of Fame election in 1936, no first-year candidate had earned a place in Cooperstown. On Jan. 23, 1962, Bob Feller and Jackie Robinson – two men accustomed to blazing new trails...
Robin Roberts & The Whiz Kids January 22 January 22 1976 — Pitchers Robin Roberts and Bob Lemon are voted into the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Roberts led the National League in starts and innings pitched for five straight seasons...
Dizzy Dean gains the HOF Call and recalls teammates January 21, 1953, pitcher Dizzy Dean and outfielder Al Simmons are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America surprisingly bypasses former New York Yankees great Joe...
Ted Williams makes a perfect pitch January 20 Ted Williams makes a perfect pitch January 20 On January 20 1966 — The Baseball Writers Association of America elects former Boston Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams to the Hall of Fame. Williams, the last major...
Stan Musial Enlists for WWII On January 19, 1945, media reports say that Stan “The Man” Musial will enlist in the U.S. military for duty in World War II. Musial will miss the entire 1945 season before returning to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1946. Since big league ball...
