Who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016?

Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Jan. 6, becoming members 311 and 312 of the Cooperstown shrine. Griffey and Piazza will be inducted on July 24 in Cooperstown as the Class of 2016 as part of the July 22-25 Hall of Fame Weekend.

What to do on Baseball Hall of Fame weekend?

You can make an impact today by visiting the Museum, shopping at our store or making a gift in honor of your favorite player. Membership is the best way to experience Hall of Fame Weekend, celebrate the game you love and honor the all-time greats!

How much is the Baseball Hall of Fame Almanac?

Sustaining and higher levels receive the latest edition of the Hall of Fame Almanac ($24.95 value). Patron and higher levels receive this exclusive bomber jacket, crafted for Baseball Hall of Fame members in collaboration with Baseballism®.

Is the National Baseball Hall of Fame a museum?

Official scorer from baseball’s longest game visits Museum. The National Baseball Hall of Fame is a nonprofit committed to preserving the history of America’s pastime and celebrating the legendary players, managers, umpires and executives who have made the game a fan favorite for more than a century.

Where are the Baseball Hall of Fame located?

List of members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York honors individuals who have excelled in playing, managing, and serving the sport, and is the central point for the study of the history of baseball in the United States and beyond, displaying baseball-related artifacts and exhibits.

How many votes do you need to get into Baseball Hall of Fame?

Each writer may vote for up to 10 players; to be admitted into the Hall of Fame, a player must be approved by 75% of those casting ballots. Players receiving less than 5% approval are removed from future BBWAA ballots.

How to join National Baseball Hall of Fame online store?

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Where is the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown?

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. 25 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 Phone: 1-888-HALL-OF-FAME | 607-547-7200 | Fax: 607-547-0398

Who is in the National League Hall of Fame?

Two-time National League Cy Young Award Winner (2008-09) and four-time All-Star pitched 10 seasons for the Giants and Angels…Led NL in strikeouts three times…Member of three World Series-winning teams with Giants, going 5-2 with 2.40 ERA in 13 Postseason appearances.

Who are the blank ballots for the Baseball Hall of Fame?

The other four came forward: Jorge Ebro (who famously didn’t realize that sending back a blank ballot would harm all candidates), Chris Jenkins (who wrote a column explaining why he did it), Mark Faller (whose explanation is now behind a paywall), and Howard Bryant from ESPN. This year, one voter submitted a blank ballot according to the BBWAA.