2020 Hall Of Fame Induction Postponed To July 2021

Derek Jeter was among the tens of thousands hanging on Mariano Rivera’s words as the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s first unanimous inductee appeared in Cooperstown, N.Y., last July, and as the longtime Yankees teammates shared that moment in the sun, there was every reason to believe that a similar speech would be heard this summer.
St. Louis Official Site

Add the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s induction to the coronavirus pandemic’s cancellations.
Cardinal Beat

Former Cardinals star Ted Simmons had waited more a quarter century, since his name first surfaced on a Hall of Fame ballot, to enter the National Baseball Hall of Museum as an inductee. He is in. Make no mistake about that. He just hasn’t been inducted.
Post-Dispatch

Baseball Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Expected To Be Postponed, As Cooperstown Weeps

The streets in the quaint village are empty, the charming stores and restaurants are shuttered, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum remains closed.

USA Today

Ted Simmons Is Ready For His Hall Introduction, Whenever It Is

Until he is told otherwise — and that announcement may be forthcoming in a few days — longtime Cardinals star Ted Simmons said he was expecting to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 26 in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Post-Dispatch

Visit To Cooperstown Leaves Looming Hall Of Famer Ted Simmons Awestruck

Ted Simmons just had to stop and soak it all in.

Fox Sports Midwest

Missouri Politicians Join Together To Push For Curt Flood's Induction Into Baseball Hall Of Fame

On Thursday, Congressman Lacy Clay (D) Missouri will join with a bipartisan and bicameral coalition of Members of Congress to call for former St. Louis Cardinals All-Star center fielder Curt Flood’s induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Flood’s courageous challenge to Major League Baseball’s (MLB) reserve system, which helped create free agency within the MLB and transformed professional sports.

KMOX

Capping Career With Cardinals, Larry Walker A Hall Of Famer

Two former Cardinals players will be enshrined in Cooperstown, N.Y., this summer.
St. Louis Official Site

The St. Louis Cardinals congratulate former Redbirds outfielder Larry Walker who earned selection today to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Walker joined Derek Jeter among the players who received the necessary 75 percent of all ballots cast by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA).
St. Louis Official Site

A legend famous for how high he jumped at his position and an all-around great who had to fight the perception altitude was the reason for his aptitude will join Ted Simmons in Cooperstown, N.Y., as part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame's class of 2020.
Birdland

The timeframe Larry Walker had been told to be ready Tuesday for a phone call that would change his life had “come and gone,” he said, and he was to about walk back inside his house, believing he was out of the running for baseball’s Hall of Fame.
Post-Dispatch

Who'll Get The Call? 2020 Hall Of Fame Tracking, Explained

This year's Hall of Fame results are less than a week away. The Cooperstown Class of 2020 will be finalized next Tuesday, Jan. 21, with coverage beginning at 3 p.m. ET on MLB Network and the announcement airing in the 6 p.m. hour.

St. Louis Official Site

Ted Simmons, Marvin Miller Helped Shape Players' Union

It was the spring of 1972. Ted Simmons, the 22-year-old catcher for the Cardinals took a stand. He refused to sign the team’s contract offer, waiting until midseason before agreeing to a $30,000 salary, which at the time was a sizable amount.

Baseball America

Ted Simmons To Be INducted Into Hall Of Fame Wearing Cardinals Cap

It’s official now. Ted Simmons will be wearing a Cardinals cap on his plaque when he is inducted into the Hall of Fame next July 26 in Cooperstown, N.Y. The Hall of Fame, in concert with the former Cardinals catching star, made that decision Friday and Simmons relayed that decision exclusively to the Post-Dispatch.

Post-Dispatch

Ted Simmons Can Thank Analytics Baseball Of Fame Nod

Ted Simmons can thank WAR, on-base percentage and other modern measures of baseball players for helping him reach the Hall of Fame 31 years after he retired.

KMOX

Ted Simmons Talks About Election To The National Baseball Hall Of Fame

Ted Simmons is headed to Cooperstown.

KSDK

Cardinals Congradulate Ted Simmons On Hall Of Fame Selection

The St. Louis Cardinals congratulate former Redbirds catcher Ted Simmons who earned selection today to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Simmons joined executive Marvin Miller and was among two individuals who received the necessary 75 percent of all ballots cast from the 10-name Modern Baseball Era vote.
St. Louis Official Site

For Ted Simmons, the fourth time is the charm.
St. Louis Official Site

The wait had been 25 years for Ted Simmons.
Cardinal Beat

Ted Simmons To Be Considered For Hall Of Fame On Sunday; Royals Add Trevor Rosenthal; Feds Investigate Cubs

Former Cardinals catcher Ted Simmons is among nine former major-league players who are to be considered Sunday for inclusion in the Hall of Fame by its 16-man modern era committee when it meets in San Diego in conjunction with this week’s winter meetings.

Post-Dispatch

Why Ted Simmons Should Finally Get The Call To Cooperstown

In a few weeks, baseball can right a wrong that's been an injustice going on 25 years now. A National Baseball Hall of Fame-appointed electorate will have yet another chance to enshrine former Cardinal Ted Simmons in Cooperstown.

KSDK

Ten Named To Modern Baseball Era Ballot For Hall Of Fame

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced 10 candidates under consideration for induction as part of the 2020 Modern Baseball Era ballot: Dwight Evans, Steve Garvey, Tommy John, Don Mattingly, Marvin Miller, Thurman Munson, Dale Murphy, Dave Parker, Ted Simmons and Lou Whitaker.
St. Louis Official Site

Longtime Cardinals All-Star catcher Ted Simmons was announced Monday as among the 10 men on the ballot for the National Hall of Fame’s Modern Baseball Era election to be conducted at baseball’s winter meetings on Dec. 8 in San Diego.
Cardinal Beat

Michael Young's No.10 To Be Retired By Rangers

The Rangers are retiring Michael Young's number, completing a summer of honoring three prominent players from the teams that went to two World Series in 2010-11.

Texas Official Site

Why Cardinals Were Offended By Talk From Gussie Busch

In a meeting with Cardinals players after they won two consecutive National League pennants and a World Series title, club owner Gussie Busch warned them about getting fat, greedy and selfish, and scolded them for backing union leadership he considered disrespectful to management.

RetroSimba

Yadier Molina Nominated For 2018 Marvin Miller Award

The players have voted, and they've selected the best of the best from among their peers to be celebrated on Nov. 27 when the 27th annual Players Choice Awards are announced.

MLB Players

The Cardinals Should Retire Curt Flood's #21

Who is the most important player in the history of Major League Baseball?

Viva El Birdos

Ted Simmons Listed On 2018 Modern Baseball Era Ballot

Nine former big league players and one executive comprise the 10-name Modern Baseball Era ballot to be reviewed and voted upon Dec. 10 at the Baseball Winter Meetings.

Baseball Hall Of Fame