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Kid Nichols Makes MLB Hall Of Fame
Wednesday, January 10th , 1912
There is a new statue in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
It belongs Kid Nichols. The star pitcher was inducted this past weekend. All it took to get there was 394 wins.
"I always dreamed of being a Major League Baseball player, but I never dreamed of being in the Hall of Fame," Nichols said, "I could have never envisioned myself standing next to my childhood idols and yet here I am. And to the Hall of Famers sitting behind me, I am truly humbled and in awe of standing here in front of you."
In his career, 16-year veteran Kid Nichols posted a record of 394-265 and fanned 2164 batters in 5875 innings with a 2.88 ERA.
At times Kid Nichols fought back tears as he thanked his family and close friends for sticking by him when he had to overcome some difficult personal problems.
Summing up his years on the diamond, Nichols offered a hopeful message to the large induction crowd.
"I care for this game with my heart and soul. I dedicated my life to being the best pitcher I could be. You leave me humbled and grateful for this honor. I'd like to leave an offering of a message of hope. That is, with the grace of God, you can change your life, whoever you are."
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Hall of Fame Voting Results
Wednesday, January 10th , 1912
The ballots are counted and the results are in. One player was enshrined this year: Kid Nichols will now see his plaque mounted beside the other greats from the game.
The full voting results are included here. Players require 90% of ballots cast to be elected to the Hall, may stay on the ballot for up to 10 years if they receive at least 5% of the votes. Players must be retired for 5 years before they are eligible for induction to the Hall of Fame.
SP Kid Nichols 98.3 (1st year) Inducted HOF
1B Dan Brouthers 80.8 (9th year)
LF Jesse Burkett 80.1 (2nd year)
CF Hugh Duffy 67.9 (2nd year)
CF George Van Haltren 66.2 (4th year)
2B Frank Grant 64.1 (4th year)
RF Sam Thompson 63.4 (6th year)
CF Jimmy Ryan 17.8 (4th year)
C Mike Grady 11.1 (1st year)
SP Gus Weyhing 10.8 (6th year)
SS Herman Long 8.0 (3rd year)
2B Cupid Childs 3.8 (6th year) Dropped
CF Dummy Hoy 2.4 (5th year) Dropped
3B Arlie Latham 1.0 (3rd year) Dropped
LF Kip Selbach 0.0 (1st year) Dropped
SP Red Donahue 0.0 (1st year) Dropped
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BNN Stats: Career Batting Leaders
Monday, January 8th , 1912
So, who is the leader in the Major League Baseball in career home runs?
Sam Thompson, -, 127
Frank Grant, -, 122
Jimmy Ryan, -, 121
Hugh Duffy, -, 110
Ed Delahanty, -, 109
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