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New York–Penn League
Hall of Fame
Established2012
Dissolved2021
TypeProfessional sports hall of fame
WebsiteOfficial website

The New York–Penn League Hall of Fame is an American baseball hall of fame which honors players, managers, and executives of the New York–Penn League of Minor League Baseball for their accomplishments or contributions to the league in playing or administrative roles. The Hall of Fame inducted its first class in 2012. Thirty-one individuals have been inducted into the New York–Penn League Hall of Fame.[1][2] The league was shuttered in 2021.[3]

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† Indicates a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Year Indicates the year of induction
Position(s) Indicates the player's primary playing position(s) or association with the league
Team inducted as Indicates the team for which the individual has been recognized

Inductees

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Jim Leyland was a catcher for the Jamestown Tigers in 1965.
Warren Spahn pitched for the Bradford Bees in 1940.
Year Name Position(s) Team inducted as
2012 Wade Boggs† Third baseman Elmira Pioneers
Nellie Fox† Second baseman Jamestown Falcons
Phil Niekro† Pitcher Wellsville Braves
Tony Pérez† Third baseman Geneva Redlegs
Jim Rice† Outfielder Williamsport Red Sox
Warren Spahn† Pitcher Bradford Bees
Robin Yount† Shortstop Newark Co-Pilots
2013 Robert Julian League President New York–Penn League
Vince McNamara
Sam Nader Team owner Oneonta Yankees
Leo Pinckney League President New York–Penn League
Robert Stedler League founder
2014 John Elway Outfielder Oneonta Yankees
Randy Johnson† Pitcher Jamestown Expos
Charlie Wride League historian New York–Penn League
2015 Jim Leyland Catcher Jamestown Tigers
Don Mattingly Outfielder Oneonta Yankees
Paul Velte Team owner Geneva/Williamsport
2016 Dick Allen Shortstop Elmira Pioneers
Jorge Posada Second baseman Oneonta Yankees
Pete Rose Geneva Redlegs
2017 Warner Fusselle Radio broadcaster Brooklyn Cyclones
William L. Gladstone Team owner Tri-City ValleyCats
Buck Showalter Manager Oneonta Yankees
2018 Wayne Fuller Radio broadcaster Batavia Muckdogs
Andrés Galarraga Catcher/First baseman Jamestown Expos
Marvin Goldklang Team owner Hudson Valley Renegades
2019 Gene Baker Manager Batavia Pirates
Jane Rogers Executive Staten Island Yankees
Josiah Viera Honorary coach State College Spikes
Bernie Williams Outfielder Oneonta Yankees

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "League Hall of Fame". New York–Penn League. Minor League Baseball. Archived from the original on July 15, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  2. ^ "Josiah Viera to be inducted into NYPL Hall of Fame". MiLB.com. Minor League Baseball. August 1, 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  3. ^ Searle, Ginny (15 March 2021). "In Memoriam NY-Penn League (1939-2020)". Baseball Prospectus. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
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