1953 Hall of Fame

 1953 saw a change in the process. No more Old Timer's Committee. This was the first year for the Veterans Committee, where they submitted six men from way-back in baseball like Chief Bender and Bobby Wallace, as well as notable umpires and executives. Meanwhile, the BBWAA contributed more recent players Al Simmons and Dizzy Dean, giving the '53 class a total of 8.

Also inducted:

-Ed Barrow (Pioneer / Executive) Executive of the New York Yankees who built their original dynasty. First executive to put numbers on player uniforms. First to retire a number in a players honor (Lou Gehrig). First to require the "Star-Spangled Banner" to play before every game.

-Tommy Connolly (Umpire) Umpire for the first ever American League game, as well as the first World Series game.

-Bill Klem (Umpire) Umpired a record 18 different World Series as well as the first All Star Game.

-Harry Wright (Pioneer / Executive) Introduced defensive shifting of outfielders to baseball.