Hall of Fame Inductees: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson, Honus Wagner

1936 Hall of Fame Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Walter Johnson Honus Wagner Baseball Page
Babe Ruth·Christy Mathewson·Honus Wagner·Ty Cobb·Walter Johnson·
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The 1936 sports publication page features profiles of five iconic baseball figures: Christopher Mathewson, Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb, John Henry "Honus" Wagner, Walter Perry "Big Train" Johnson, and George Herman "Babe" Ruth. Christopher Mathewson, born August 12, 1880, in Factoryville, Pennsylvania, played for the New York Giants for 14 years and was known for his trademark pitch, the "fadeaway." He died on October 7, 1925. Ty Cobb, regarded as one of the greatest players, received significant votes for the Hall of Fame, ranking highest among his peers for his accomplishments, including leading in batting average in several seasons. Honus Wagner, born February 24, 1874, in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, was notable as the coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates, playing his last game in 1917. Walter Johnson, born November 6, 1887, in Humboldt, Kansas, was a star pitcher for Washington, known as the "Fireball King" and for his impressive strikeout records.