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Was Jackie Robinson a first-ballot HOF?
On Jan. 23, 1962, Bob Feller and Jackie Robinson – two men accustomed to blazing new trails – once again broke new ground, earning Hall of Fame induction in their first try on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot.
Why was Joe DiMaggio not a first-ballot Hall of Famer?
DiMaggio earned just 44.3\% of the writers’ vote, finishing in eighth place. Many believe he didn’t get more votes because a lot of voters didn’t like choosing a player just a year after he retired. (Lou Gehrig is the only player to enter the Hall of Fame that quickly.)
How many baseball Hall of Famers were elected on the first-ballot?
And among that elite group, 57 players have been granted an even more selective honor: being named to the Hall of Fame during their first year of eligibility. Here’s a look at every first-ballot Hall of Famer in baseball history.
Is Albert Pujols a first-ballot Hall of Famer?
Albert Pujols, a future first-ballot Hall of Famer, was designated for assignment by the Angels on Wednesday, and will be released, per multiple reports. Pujols did start his career playing some in left and right field. But since 2003, he has primarily played at first base.
Was Mickey Mantle a first ballot Hall of Famer?
From 1989 to 1995 there was at least one first ballot Hall of Famer elected every year….First Ballot Hall of Famer.
| Player | Year | PCT of Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ernie Banks | 1977 | 83.8 |
| Mickey Mantle | 1974 | 88.2 |
| Warren Spahn | 1973 | 83.2 |
| Roberto Clemente* | 1973 | 93.6 |
Who was the first black baseball player in the Hall of Fame?
Jackie Robinson
– On July 23, 1962, Jackie Robinson is inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
Who got into the Baseball Hall of Fame first time around?
They’re listed in order of the year they were eventually elected. The inaugural BBWAA Hall of Fame election took place in 1936, and there was a laundry list of baseball legends who got votes. But only five got into the Hall that first go-round — Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson.
Is Griffey Jr a Hall of Famer?
A 13-time All-Star, 10-time Gold Glove Award winner and seven-time Silver Slugger Award winner, Griffey is considered among the greatest two-way players of all-time. His 99.3 percent vote on the 2016 ballot was the highest in Hall of Fame history before Rivera (100\%) and Jeter (99.7).
How many times did Jamie Foxx get elected to the Hall of Fame?
But even after his retirement, it still took him multiple tries to get elected, which he did with 78.1 percent of the vote in 1942. Foxx is another legend of the game, and it somehow took him seven tries to get elected to the Hall of Fame (six, if you don’t count the smattering of votes he received in 1936 when he was in the middle of his career).
How many players are in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Among the tens of thousands of players, managers, owners, executives and other personnel that have made their marks on baseball, only a select 329 are enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, 232 of them players.