Hall Of Fame – Gotham Baseball

Rivera, Pettitte Among Hall Ballot Newcomers

November 19, 2018 Jerry MilaniMajor Leagues

The BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot was announced today, with the electorate set to select from among 15 returners and 20 newcomers for the 2019 class. Several of those on their first ballot have New[…]

New Ruth Book Explores Lasting Legacy

March 20, 2018 Jerry MilaniMajor Leagues

Babe Ruth’s grandson Tom Stevens calls it “the first real effort to explain his enduring popularity,” and Stevens should know. He wrote the Foreword. BABE RUTH – A Superstar’s Legacy by Jerry Amernic is a[…]

Dunn, Byrnes, Connor Lead Irish Baseball HOF Ballot

March 15, 2018 Jerry MilaniMajor Leagues

As the calendar approaches St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame (IABHOF) has announced the potential honorees whose names will be on the 2018 induction ballot. The candidates include players, managers, broadcasters, and baseball[…]

Topps Honors Retiring Carlos Beltran With Special Topps NOW Card

November 14, 2017 Jerry MilaniMajor Leagues

Topps today honored former Yankees and Mets star (and potential Hall of Famer) Carlos Beltran with a standalone Topps NOW card commemorating his retirement. Now through 1:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, fans can purchase this[…]

John, Mattingly, Tiant Among ‘Modern Era’ Hall Nominees, Munson Snubbed

November 6, 2017 Jerry MilaniNew York Yankees

Nine former big league players, including three who played for the Yankees, and one executive comprise the 10-name Modern Baseball Era ballot to be reviewed and voted upon Dec. 10 at the Baseball Winter Meetings.[…]

Drysdale, Reese, Michaels Among Frick Finalists

October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 Jerry MilaniMajor Leagues

Brooklyn-born Al Michaels and former Dodgers Don Drysdale and Pee Wee Reese are among eight of the National Pastime’s most recognizable and honored voices who have been named as the finalists for the 2018 Ford[…]

Leiter, Stengel Among Irish Baseball HOF Inductees Tuesday

June 9, 2017 Jerry MilaniMajor Leagues

The Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame (IAB HOF) today announced the names of its 2017 inductees, who include accomplished former players, one of baseball’s greatest managers, and two current broadcasters. The induction ceremony will[…]

Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame 2016 Ballot Includes Kevin Millar, Daniel Murphy, Eric Byrnes and Others

March 17, 2016 Jerry MilaniMajor Leagues

As the calendar approaches St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame (IABHOF) today announced the ten potential honorees whose names will be on the 2016 induction ballot. They include current and former[…]

2016 HOF Classic Features Baseball’s Biggest Stars in Memorial Day Weekend Legends Game

February 9, 2016 Mark HealeyMajor Leagues

(COOPERSTOWN, NY) – Baseball’s biggest stars will make their annual return to the home of baseball on Memorial Day Weekend. It could only happen in Cooperstown, and it’s only at the Hall of Fame Classic.[…]

Hall of Fame Announces Changes to Voting Process

July 26, 2014July 26, 2014 Jerry MilaniMajor Leagues

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Board of Directors today announced changes to the rules for election for recently retired players, reducing the length of stay on the ballot for players from a[…]