1938 Hall of Fame
By the 1938 vote, the glut of easy entries was passing and the hall was heading into a time where the non-Ruth types were getting love. Several players received within 10% of the 75% requirement, but only one man, Grover Cleveland Alexander, made it to the finish line. The Centennial Committee would swell the year up to three entries.
Also inducted:
-Alexander Cartwright (Pioneer / Executive) Purported to have created the first set of rules for baseball. Founded earliest organized baseball team (New York Knickerbockers).
-Henry Chadwick (Pioneer / Executive) Sportswriter whose coverage of the game helped spread it's popularity. Credited creator of the box score.
-Alexander Cartwright (Pioneer / Executive) Purported to have created the first set of rules for baseball. Founded earliest organized baseball team (New York Knickerbockers).
-Henry Chadwick (Pioneer / Executive) Sportswriter whose coverage of the game helped spread it's popularity. Credited creator of the box score.
