The Hall Of Famers

In 2008, Members will receive this card featuring Hall of Fame righthander Robin Roberts.

Roberts to serve as Hall of Fame Membership spokesman in 2008

A model of consistency during his Hall of Fame pitching career, Robin Roberts is one of the most respected gentlemen to have ever played the game. In his 31 years as a Hall of Famer he has never missed an induction ceremony, and in 2008 he will apply that same dedication to his role as Membership spokesman for the Museum. Details >




CLASS OF 2008
Goose Gossage

With a handlebar mustache, an untamed mane and an all-business attitude, Rich "Goose" Gossage was among the first pitchers to take on the closer role.
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'08 BBWAA election >
Dick Williams

A manager for 21 seasons with six different teams, Dick Williams earned 1571 wins with 1451 losses, winning five division flags, four league championships and two World Series. Complete story >
'08 Veterans election >
Barney Dreyfuss

An influential team owner and policy maker, Barney Dreyfuss was both an innovator and one of the best informed men regarding baseball goings-on at the turn of the century.
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'08 Veterans election >
Bowie Kuhn

Bowie Kuhn was one of the game's most influential figures of the latter 20th century and his tenure as Commissioner was the third longest in baseball history.
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'08 Veterans election >
Walter O'Malley

Walter O'Malley is considered the most influential club owner of baseball's early expansion era, serving as the catalyst for expansion by moving the Dodgers out west.
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'08 Veterans election >
Billy Southworth

Billy Southworth compiled a brilliant resume in a 13-year managerial career, winning four NL pennants and steering the Cardinals to World Series titles in 1942 and '44.
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'08 Veterans election >

CLASS OF 2007
Cal Ripken's jersey #8 Tony Gwynn's jersey #19

MORE ABOUT THE HALL OF FAMERS

The National Baseball Hall of Fame features 286 members, including 2008 inductees Barney Dreyfuss, Rich "Goose" Gossage, Bowie Kuhn, Walter O'Malley, Billy Southworth and Dick Williams. Included are 199 former Major League players, 35 Negro Leaguers, 26 executives or pioneers, 18 managers, and eight umpires. The Baseball Writers' Association of America has elected 106 former players to the Hall of Fame, while the Hall of Fame Committee on Baseball Veterans has elected 153 candidates (92 Major Leaguers, 26 pioneers/executives, 18 managers, nine Negro Leaguers, and eight umpires). The defunct Committee on Negro Leagues selected nine members between 1971-1977. The Hall of Fame currently has 64 living members.

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2009 and Beyond

Induction Weekends
2009: July 24-27, Ceremonies on Sun., July 26
2010: July 23-26, Ceremonies on Sun., July 25

BBWAA Elections
Here's a partial list of players who are eligible for consideration for the Hall of Fame by the baseball writers in coming years:

  • 2009: Steve Avery, Jay Bell, Mike Bordick, John Burkett, David Cone, Ron Gant, Mark Grace, Rickey Henderson, Todd Hundley, Orlando Merced, Denny Neagle, Jesse Orosco, Dan Plesac, Rick Reed, Greg Vaughn, Mo Vaughn, Matt Williams

  • 2010: Roberto Alomar, Kevin Appier, Andy Ashby, Ellis Burks, Dave Burba, Andres Galarraga, Pat Hentgen, Mike Jackson, Eric Karros, Ray Lankford, Barry Larkin, Edgar Martinez, Fred McGriff, Mark McLemore, Shane Reynolds, David Segui, Robin Ventura, Fernando Vina, Todd Zeile

  • 2011: Wilson Alvarez, Carlos Baerga, Jeff Bagwell, Bret Boone, Kevin Brown, Cal Eldred, John Franco, Juan Gonzalez, Marquis Grissom, Bobby Higginson, Charles Johnson, Al Leiter, Tino Martinez, Raul Mondesi, Jose Offerman, John Olerud, Rafael Palmeiro, Paul Quantrill, Steve Reed, Kirk Rueter, Rey Sanchez, Benito Santiago, B.J. Surhoff, Ugueth Urbina, Ismael Valdez, Larry Walker, Dan Wilson

  • 2012: Pedro Astacio, David Bell, Jeromy Burnitz, Vinny Castilla, Scott Erickson, Carl Everett, Jeff Fassero, Alex S. Gonzalez, Danny Graves, Rick Helling, Dustin Hermanson, Jose Hernandez, Brian Jordan, Matt Lawton, Bill Mueller, Terry Mulholland, Jeff Nelson, Phil Nevin, Brad Radke, Joe Randa, Tim Salmon, Ruben Sierra, J.T. Snow, Jose Vizcaino, Bernie Williams, Eric Young

  • 2013: Sandy Alomar Jr., Craig Biggio, Barry Bonds, Jeff Cirillo, Royce Clayton, Roger Clemens, Jeff Conine, Steve Finley, Julio Franco, Shawn Green, Ryan Klesko, Mike Lieberthal, Kenny Lofton, Jose Mesa, Damian Miller, Eric Milton, Russ Ortiz, Neifi Perez, Mike Piazza, Reggie Sanders, Aaron Sele, Mike Stanton, Todd Walker, David Wells, Rondell White, Bob Wickman, Woody Williams