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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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