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On January 23 1962 — Pitcher Bob Feller and infielder Jackie Robinson are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America in their first year of eligibility.
Jackie Robinson burst onto the scene in 1947, breaking baseball’s color barrier and bringing the Negro leagues’ electrifying style of play to the Majors. He quickly became baseball’s top drawing card and a symbol of hope to millions of Americans. With Robinson as the catalyst, the Dodgers won six pennants in his 10 seasons. He dominated games on the basepaths, stealing home 19 times while riling opposing pitchers with his daring baserunning style. Robinson was named National League MVP in 1949, leading the loop in hitting (.342) and steals (37), while knocking in 124 runs.
Bob Feller’s blazing fastball set the standard against which all of his successors have been judged. Rapid Robert spent his entire 18-year career with Cleveland, amassing 266 victories and 2,581 strikeouts, while leading the league in strikeouts seven times. He missed nearly four full seasons in his prime serving his country during World War II, for which he was decorated with five campaign ribbons studded with eight battle stars. Fresh from high school, Feller struck out 17 Athletics in 1936. The fireballer authored three no-hitters and 12 one-hitters while winning 20 or more games six times.
Billy Sullivan Jr the first father son team to play in World Series
Rogers Hornsby amazing streak January 31
Sandy Amoros makes the catch
Roberto Clemente picks up Tris Speaker Award
Goose Goslin credits an interview for his Hall Call
Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker get cleared for fixing games
Ford Frick ushers in new deadball era
Lefty Gomez - SOLD by Bombers
The original hit king - Gorgeus George Sisler
RIP Hank Aaron - Vin Scully calls #715
Robin Roberts & The Whiz Kids January 22
Dizzy Dean gaines the HOF Call and recalls teammates
Ted Williams makes a perfect pitch January 20
Stan Musial Enlists for WWII
Bob Feller - Returns from World War II
January 17 - Carl Hubbell gets rewarded
January 5 - Don Wilson sadly passes away in his home
January 4 - The Rajah goes to Cooperstown
The Red Sox Sell Ruth to New York - but was it really for play?
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