Inside Pitch: Hall of Fame Looks To Fill Empty Plaques With New Class of Hall of Famers

2023 BBWAA HALL OF FAME BALLOT ANNOUNCED

Twenty-eight candidates — 14 new and 14 returning — comprise the 2023 Baseball Writers' Association of America Hall of Fame Ballot. The election results will be announced on Jan. 24. Click here to read more about each candidate.

Hodges' and O'Neil's Service Celebrated During Ceremony

The Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery doesn't often change, but two additions were made earlier this month. Branch-of-service medallions were installed below Gil Hodges' and Buck O'Neil's Hall of Fame plaques in a Veterans Day Ceremony. Click here for more on Hall of Fame Veterans.

#CardCorner: 1982 Topps Dickie Thon

Dickie Thon was one of the game's great young players before a hit-by-pitch caused a lasting eye injury. He made it back to the majors the next season, but never fully returned to the player he was before. Click here to read more about the infielder.

Nov. 22, 1977: Dawson Rolls to '77 NL Rookie of the Year Award

Forty-five years ago this week, Andre Dawson was named National League Rookie of the Year. He became the starting center fielder in July and never looked back. Click here to read about the beginning of the Hall of Famer's career.

DIGITALLY PRESERVE JOE CRONIN PHOTOS

"Oh, my yes, Joe is the best there is in the clutch. With a man on third and one out, I'd rather have Cronin hitting for me than anybody I've ever seen. " – Connie Mack

Joe Cronin had one of the most interesting, multifaceted careers in baseball: He was a player, manager, general manager, American League President – and a member of the Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors and Veterans Committee. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1956. To learn more about Cronin and to help digitally preserve our collection of his photographs, click here.