In their first appearances on the BBWAA ballot, Bob Feller and Jackie Robinson were voted into the Hall of Fame #OTD in 1962. They became the first candidates elected in their initial year of eligibility since the inaugural class of 1936.
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And if you notice Jackie’s original plaque it only describes his onfield play, which was his preference. Since then it’s been updated to reflect his tremendous impact on the sport and the country
