1964 Hall of Fame Ceremony Highlights Appling and Manush Inductions
The article recounts the Hall of Fame ceremony held in Cooperstown, New York, on July 27, 1964, marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Hall of Fame's establishment. Four baseball legends were inducted: Luke Appling, Heinie Manush, Burleigh Grimes, and Red Faber. The article notes the historical significance of past inductees, including Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, and Christy Mathewson, underscoring the ongoing legacy of the game's greats. It highlights the evolving selection process, mentioning that in 1965, the Committee on Veterans was allowed to choose two individuals for induction, while the Baseball Writers' Association could nominate candidates every other year. Notably, Luke Appling and Heinie Manush were among those selected, alongside Urban Faber, chosen by the Committee on Veterans, with additional mentions of Miller Huggins, Tim Keefe, and John Montgomery Ward. Commissioner Ford Frick's message from President Lyndon B.