Rogers Hornsby Induction into Cooperstown Hall of Fame in 1942
The article from the 1942 Sporting News Baseball Record Book details Rogers Hornsby’s induction into the Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, New York. Hornsby, known as “The Rajah,” is celebrated as one of the greatest right-handed hitters in baseball history, having achieved the title of National League batting champion seven times while playing for five major league clubs, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and others. He received 136 votes, securing 78.1 percent in a poll of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, surpassing Frank Chance and George Edward (Rube) Waddell, with a total of 233 votes cast. Known for his impressive career batting average of .358, Hornsby also made a significant impact as a manager.