New inductees | 2 |
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via BBWAA | 2 |
Total inductees | 280 |
Induction date | July 29, 2007 |
Elections to the Baseball Hall of Fame for 2007 proceeded according to revised rules enacted in 2001. The Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) held an election to select from among recent players, resulting in the induction of Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr.
The Veterans Committee held an election with two ballots: the biennial election for players retired over 20 years, and the quadrennial election for non-players (managers, umpires and executives), the first since 2003. The Committee did not elect anyone.
Induction ceremonies in Cooperstown were held July 29 with Commissioner Bud Selig presiding.