[John C. Skipper]A Biographical Dictionary of the Baseball Hall of Fame (2D Ed)(pdf){Zzzzz}

In January 1936, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson became charter members in an exclusive club: the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. By 2008, the membership had grown to 286 individuals, including players, managers, coaches, umpires, executives, and pioneers. In addition, the Hall of Fame has recognized 32 broadcasters and 59 writers with its Frick and Spink awards. This extensively updated and revised edition provides essential information for every individual honored by or elected to the Hall of Fame, including the historic Class of 2006, which saw enshrinement of 17 previously overlooked greats from the Negro Leagues and pre-Negro Leagues. Each entry includes biographical information and career highlights, as well as the year of induction or recognition. Year-by-year statistics are included for the players, along with a list of transactions. More than 80 photos are new to the second edition.

Publisher: McFarland; 2 Revised edition (January 6, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0786497572
ISBN-13: 978-0786497577

Editorial Reviews
From Booklist
The second edition of the Dictionary adds new entries for individuals inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame since the publication of the first edition, in 2000. Like the first edition, all individuals inducted to the hall are listed with a brief essay about their lives and contributions to the game. Player entries include a career statistical summary. Player photos now decorate more than 80 of the entries. With improved aesthetic appeal and the added entries, especially for the players from the Negro League inducted in the 2006 class, this supersedes the previous edition and is a worthy addition to baseball collections. A worthwhile choice for libraries that appreciate an accurate and concise reference to the lives and accomplishments of baseball’s best and brightest stars. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
"Up-to-date...recommended." --Library Journal

""top-notch...improved aesthetic appeal and added entries...supersedes the previous edition...worthy addition...a worthwhile choice...accurate." --Booklist

"Useful...recommended" --Choice

"This is a collection for the baseball aficionado and should see continued, periodical printings-as new information and inductees merit documentation and as a tonic for an audience seeking a handsome and tactile compendium of who's who in America's game." --Journal of Sport History

"A very handy reference book." --The Diamond Angle