Bill Veeck
Bil Veeck served as owner and team president for the Indians, Browns, and White Sox. His signing of Larry Doby broke the AL color barrier in 1947.
Read More > Ed Walsh
The last man to win 40 games in a season, Ed Walsh enjoyed a 14-year career in which he established an MLB-record 1.82 career ERA.
Read More >Edd Roush
Two-time batting champ Edd Roush hit over .320 in each season from 1917-1926 & was the last surviving Federal Leaguer when he died in 1988.
Read More >Red Ruffing
A veteran of 22 big league seasons, Red Ruffing has 273 career wins, six World Series rings, six All Star appearances, & a plaque in Monument Park.
Read More >Ron Santo
Nine times an All Star, Ron Santo won five straight Gold Glove Awards from 1964-1968. He was voted to the Cubs All Century team in 1999.
Read More >Ray Schalk
The greatest defensive catcher of his era, the speedy and agile Ray Schalk was rewarded for his fine play with election into the Hall in 1955.
Read More >Tom Seaver
Tom Seaver set the record highest voting percentage (98.84%) in the history of the Hall; he’s also the first player in Cooperstown with a Mets cap.
Read More >Al Simmons
When Al Simmons retired, only Babe Ruth, Cap Anson, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb, and Jimmie Foxx had more runs batted in during their careers.
Read More >Tony LaRussa
Tony LaRussa was inducted into the Hall in 2014 then returned to manage in 2021; his teams have won six pennants and three World Series.
Read More >Bob Lemon
From 1948-1956 Bob Lemon averaged 20 wins per season and appeared in seven All Star games. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1976.
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