Sights and Sounds

Relive all the action in its entirety from the 2008 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cooperstown.
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Relief great Rich "Goose" Gossage gave an emotional, 17-minute speech on Induction Sunday.
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Manager Dick Williams covered his half-century in professional baseball during his induction speech.
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Joe Morgan spoke on behalf of the late Buck O'Neil as O'Neil was immortalized for a lifetime of achievement.
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"I just wish everybody could experience the feeling I am having now," Frick-winning broadcaster Dave Niehaus said.
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Walter O'Malley's son, Peter, called the opening of Dodger Stadium in 1962 the culmination of his father's dream.
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Paul Degener said that his stepdad, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, "had a longterm vision of what was good for the game."
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Tony Whiteside called his father, Spink-winner Larry, "a hard-working journalist and a baseball man above else."
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Dick Williams led three different clubs to the Fall Classic in a 22-year managerial career.
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Billy Southworth steered the Cardinals to two world titles in the 1940s.
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Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss is considered the father of the World Series.
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Walter O'Malley led baseball's expansion westward, moving the Dodgers to Los Angeles.
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Bowie Kuhn steered baseball during a time of great change and tremendous growth.
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Carlton "Pudge" Fisk caught the most games in Major League history.
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Gary Carter was an 11-time All-Star and a leader of the 1986 New York Mets.
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A masterful pitcher, Tom Seaver won more than 300 games in his career.
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Cal Ripken Jr. gave new meaning to the phrase "everyday player."
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Tony Gwynn mustered a National League-record eight batting crowns.
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The first master of the split-finger, Bruce Sutter racked up 300 saves.
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Wade Boggs utilized great bat control and a good eye to win five AL batting titles.
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Ryne Sandberg had defensive flair and a tremendous knack for power.
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Goose Gossage was one of the most intimidating relievers of all-time.
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There's only been one Babe. The Sultan of Swat was larger than life.
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In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier and ushered in a new era. Gallery

Boston legend Ted Williams was one of the greatest hitters of all-time.
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Frank Robinson was an amazing all-around star and a pioneering manager.
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2007 Hall of Fame Member spokesman Bob Feller tossed three no-hitters.
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With 600 homers and 3,000 hits, Willie Mays was the complete package.
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The all-time strikeout king, Nolan Ryan tossed an amazing seven no-hitters.
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Winner of 12 batting titles, Ty Cobb led the first class of Hall of Fame inductees.
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Satchel Paige was one of the greatest gate attractions in baseball history.
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Negro leagues star Oscar Charleston was one of the greatest players ever. Gallery

More than a century ago, pitcher Christy Mathewson was the toast of New York.
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Ernie Banks was one of baseball's most popular players.
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Fireballing southpaw Sandy Koufax tossed four no-hitters.
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A member of the first induction class, Honus Wagner won eight batting titles.
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Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig was a tremendous run producer.
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Roberto Clemente led the National League in batting average four times.
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