national baseball hall of fame

There's an amazing individual responsible for what visitors at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum see in the plaque gallery.

Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith is one of baseball's most generous people. Smith, elected to the Hall twenty years ago after a 19-season MLB career, in his post-playing days continues to demonstrate a sense of pride and ownership to the game.

Along Ted Simmons' 21-season hall of fame baseball career, the former catcher had teammates that looked out for him.

This is where the former Royals' star's life turned upside down. The amazing, positive turnaround for Aikens is on display for all in the film - The Royal.

Some were MLB big leaguers as recently as 2019, and some are still considered household names although they haven't put on the uniform in decades.

Gil Hodges was finally elected to the Hall of Fame in December by a special committee, ending half a century of waiting that included several close calls.

Tim McCarver understands hall of fame pitching. 21 MLB seasons. 1,300-plus games as a catcher, McCarver played with the best of them. Having worn the uniform of four different clubs during four different decades.

John D'Acquisto knew Barry Bonds was destined for baseball greatness. Although MLB Home Run King Barry Bonds didn't receive the minimum of 75% vote from the Baseball Writers' Association of America in his 10th and final year on their hall of fame ballot, the 14 time all-star and two-time National League batting champion should get another crack at enshrinement in Cooperstown.

The final tally of the Baseball Writers Association of America's National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot will come out next Tuesday. On that list is a 'who's who' of Major League Baseball records and accomplishments. The MVP, CY Young and other awards owned by the list of ballot members could sink a ship. However, many of the names that own much of that prestigious hardware are in danger of their time on the Hall of Fame ballot expiring with induction.

Count Marv Albert among those who feel baseball justice is finally served, with the late Brooklyn Dodgers' Gil Hodges Cooperstown-bound.