Billy Hamilton – CF (Philadelphia Phillies) – elected in 1961 by the Veteran’s Committee.
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Frank “Home Run” Baker
Home Run Baker – 3B (Philadelphia Athletics) – elected in 1955 by the Veteran’s Committee.
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Fun Fact: “Home Run” Baker never hit more than 12 home runs in a season and finished his career with only 96 home runs.
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Personal blurb: Sorry for the lack of posting. I’ve been working on a few commissions as well as my regular day job, so this series took a backseat temporarily.
Al Simmons
Al Simmons – LF (Philadelphia Athletics) – elected in 1953 with 75.38% of the vote.
Chief Bender
Chief Bender – P (Philadelphia Athletics) – elected in 1953 by the Veteran’s Committee.
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One of my favorite ones of the series so far!
Jimmie Foxx
Jimmie Foxx – 1B (Philadelphia Athletics) – elected in 1951 with 79.20% of the vote.
Lefty Grove
Lefty Grove – P (Philadelphia Athletics) – elected in 1947 with 76.40% of the vote.
Mickey Cochrane
Mickey Cochrane – C (Philadelphia Athletics) – elected in 1947 with 79.50% of the vote.
Rube Waddell
Rube Waddell – P (Philadelphia Athletics) – elected in 1946 by the Veteran’s Committee.
Eddie Plank
Eddie Plank – P (Philadelphia Athletics) – elected in 1946 by the Veteran’s Committee.
Ed Delahanty
Ed Delahanty – LF (Philadelphia Phillies) – elected in 1945 by the Veteran’s Committee.