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| New inductees | 2 |
|---|---|
| via BBWAA | 2 |
| Total inductees | 81 |
| Induction date | July 23, 1956 |
1956 inductees Joe Cronin (left) and Hank Greenberg
Elections to the Baseball Hall of Fame for 1956 followed a system that had been the object of criticism and reform in recent years, which would continue that summer. The Veterans Committee was meeting only in odd-number years to consider older major league players as well as managers, umpires, and executives. The Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) voted by mail to select from recent players and elected two, Joe Cronin and Hank Greenberg. A formal induction ceremony was held in Cooperstown, New York, on July 23, 1956, with Commissioner of Baseball Ford Frick presiding.[1]
- ^ "Greenberg, Joe Cronin Are Honored". The Berkshire Eagle. Pittsfield, Massachusetts. AP. July 24, 1956. p. 5. Retrieved October 13, 2019 – via newspapers.com.