I think it's great for these worthy gentlemen to get their due in Cooperstown. They paved the way for all of us, and we owe them a debt.
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They developed a platform for me to put up another 12 years, and that was my ticket to Cooperstown. Those were the best years of my life. It was like magic.
Barry has a history of being generous to the Hall of Fame. Though he hasn't donated anything from home run No. 700, we have numerous artifacts already in Cooperstown from his career.
One time, we were up in Cooperstown and Judy got sick, and Dallas Green went to the hotel manager and gave him his credit card
The Board of Directors is extremely pleased with how this project has evolved over the last five years, culminating in today's vote. Over the last two days, this committee has held discussions in great detail, utilizing the research and statistics now available to determine who deserves baseball's highest honor -- a plaque in the Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown.
I was very, very shocked about Cooperstown. I thought my chances were fairly good, but I tried to stay low key about it, not too high and not too low. That was the way I played, too.
We're hopeful that in 2006 he will be the all-time saves leader. It's certainly within his grasp. I won't be surprised if he surpasses the 500 mark and goes to Cooperstown as one of the few relievers there.
On behalf of Major League Baseball, I applaud the National Baseball Hall of Fame for conducting this special election of former Negro League stars, and I heartily congratulate those who were elected. I look forward to being in Cooperstown on July 30 to witness their enshrinement into the Hall of Fame.