1946 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced at Cooperstown Museum
The page outlines significant developments regarding the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, following the Baseball Writers' Association's failure to elect candidates in the 1945-46 winter session. A special committee, appointed by former Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis, was tasked with selecting deserving players to be added to the Hall of Fame. On April 23, 1946, 15 names were included in the honor roll, addressing the need for recognition among veteran players. Notable additions include pitchers Carl Hubbell and Lefty Grove, infielder Frank Frisch, and catcher Mickey Cochrane. Their candidacies were facilitated by new voting guidelines that allowed for a broader selection process. The voting results revealed Hubbell receiving the most votes with 140, followed by Frisch (136), Cochrane (128), and Grove (123).