South Atlantic League Hall of Fame
Encyclopedia
The South Atlantic League Hall of Fame was opened in 1994. The Hall of Fame
serves to honor the best players, executives, managers, media members and umpires from the over 100 year history of both the South Atlantic League
and the Western Carolinas League
.
Hall of Fame
A hall of fame, wall of fame, walk of fame, walk of stars or avenue of stars is a type of attraction established for any field of endeavor to honor individuals of noteworthy achievement in that field...
serves to honor the best players, executives, managers, media members and umpires from the over 100 year history of both the South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
and the Western Carolinas League
Western Carolinas League
The Western Carolinas League was a Class D and a low Class A full-season league in American minor league baseball. The WCL changed its name prior to the 1980 season and has been known since as the South Atlantic League, a highly successful low Class A circuit with teams up the Eastern Seaboard...
.
1994
- Hank Aaron – Outfielder
- Sparky AndersonSparky AndersonGeorge Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both...
– Manager - Harley Bowers – Media
- Jim BraganJim BraganJames Alton Bragan was an infielder, manager and league president in American minor league baseball, a scout and coach at the major league level, and a college baseball coach during a 40-plus year career in the game...
– Second Baseman - Lou BrissieLou BrissieLeland Victor Brissie is a former Major League Baseball starting pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1947 to 1951 and the Cleveland Indians from 1951-1953....
– Pitcher - Steve CarltonSteve CarltonSteven Norman Carlton , nicknamed "Lefty", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He pitched from 1965-1988 for six different teams in his career, but it is his time with the Philadelphia Phillies where he received his greatest acclaim as a professional and won four Cy Young Awards...
– Pitcher - Ty CobbTy CobbTyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb , nicknamed "The Georgia Peach," was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He was born in Narrows, Georgia...
– Outfielder - Julian Fine – Executive
- Danny Hayling – Pitcher
- Harmon KillebrewHarmon KillebrewHarmon Clayton Killebrew , nicknamed "Killer" and "Hammerin' Harmon", was an American professional baseball first baseman, third baseman, and left fielder. During his 22-year career in Major League Baseball , he played for the Washington Senators, a team which later became the Minnesota Twins, and...
– First baseman - Don MattinglyDon MattinglyDonald Arthur "Don" Mattingly is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nicknamed "The Hit Man" and "Donnie Baseball", he played his entire 14-year baseball career for the New York Yankees...
– First Baseman - John Moss – Executive
- Spec RichardsonSpec RichardsonH.B. "Spec" Richardson served as the General Manager for the Houston Astros from 1967 until 1975. He took over for Tal Smith and Paul Richards, each of whom built one of the most talented farm systems in baseball....
– Executive - Frank RobinsonFrank RobinsonFrank Robinson , is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. He played from 1956–1976, most notably for the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles. He is the only player to win league MVP honors in both the National and American Leagues...
– Outfielder - Nolan RyanNolan RyanLynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. , nicknamed "The Ryan Express", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is currently principal owner, president and CEO of the Texas Rangers....
– Pitcher - Ryne SandbergRyne SandbergRyne Dee Sandberg , nicknamed "Ryno" is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. During a 16-year baseball career, he played from 1981–1994 and 1996–97, spending nearly his entire career with the Chicago Cubs. He was named after relief pitcher Ryne Duren, and is recognized as one of the best...
– Second Baseman
1995
- Bob Bonifay – Executive
- Dave BristolDave BristolJames David Bristol is a former manager in Major League Baseball in the 1960s and 1970s. He managed the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanta Braves, and San Francisco Giants during this period....
– Manager - Cecil Darby – Media
- Bob GibsonBob GibsonRobert "Bob" Gibson is a retired American professional baseball player. Nicknamed "Hoot" and "Gibby", he was a right-handed pitcher who played his entire 17-year Major League Baseball career with St. Louis Cardinals...
– Pitcher - Goose GoslinGoose GoslinLeon Allen "Goose" Goslin was a left fielder in Major League Baseball known for his powerful left-handed swing and dependable clutch hitting. He played 18 seasons with the Washington Senators, St. Louis Browns, and Detroit Tigers, from until...
– Outfielder - Al LopezAl LopezAlfonso Ramon "Al" Lopez was an American catcher and manager in Major League Baseball, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977....
– Catcher - Enos SlaughterEnos SlaughterEnos Bradsher Slaughter , nicknamed "Country", was an American Major League Baseball right fielder. During a 19-year baseball career, he played from 1938–1942 and 1946-1959 for four different teams, but is noted primarily for his time with the St...
– Outfielder - Don Stafford – First Baseman
1996
- Jim Baynes – Executive
- Bill BetheaBill BetheaWilliam Lamar Bethea if a former American baseball player who played infielder in the Major Leagues in . He played for the Minnesota Twins.-References:...
– Pitcher - Ed Holtz – Executive
- Roy MajtykaRoy MajtykaLeRoy Walter Majtyka is a retired American infielder and manager in minor league baseball. He also spent three seasons in the major leagues as a coach for the Atlanta Braves. He threw and batted right-handed, stood tall and weighed during his active career.Majtyka was born in Buffalo, New York....
– Manager - Pat PutnamPat PutnamPatrick Edward Putnam , is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. He played eight seasons in the majors from until .-Texas Rangers:...
– First Baseman - Hoyt WilhelmHoyt WilhelmJames Hoyt Wilhelm was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985....
– Pitcher - Pat WilliamsPat Williams (NBA)Pat Williams is a senior vice president of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, a motivational speaker and former minor league baseball player. Williams--born May 3, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--was raised in Wilmington, Delaware.-Baseball career:...
– Executive
1997
- Red Dwyer – Executive
- Billy Johnson – Third Baseman
- Dale MurphyDale MurphyDale Bryan Murphy is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. During an 18-year baseball career, 1976–1993, he played for three different teams, but is noted for his time with the Atlanta Braves...
– Catcher
1998
- Chief BenderChief BenderCharles Albert "Chief" Bender was a pitcher in Major League Baseball during the first two decades of the 20th century...
– Pitcher - Dwight LowryDwight LowryDwight Lowry, born Dwight Lowery was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played with the Detroit Tigers in 1984, 1986, and 1987, and for the Minnesota Twins in 1988.-Biography:...
– Manager - Charles Morrow – Executive
- Michael Paterno – Executive
- Mel Roberts – Manager/Executive
- Gene Sapakoff – Media
- Martin Springstead – Umpire
1999
- Ron McKee – Executive
- Eddie MurrayEddie MurrayEddie Clarence Murray , nicknamed "Steady Eddie", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and designated hitter. He was known as one of the most reliable and productive hitters of his era. Murray is regarded as one of the best switch hitters ever to play the game...
– First Baseman - Paul SnyderPaul Snyder (baseball)Paul Luther Snyder is a retired American front-office executive in Major League Baseball. He played an integral role in the rise and sustained dominance of the Atlanta Braves during the 1990s as the team's longtime amateur scouting director , assistant to the general manager , and director of player...
– First Baseman/Manager/Executive
2000
- Pat O’Connor – Executive
- Charles Knaupp – Umpire
- Mike Szemplenski – Pitcher
- Bob Terrell – Media
2001
- Walt Alston – Manager
- Tommy LasordaTommy LasordaThomas Charles Lasorda is a former Major League baseball player and manager. marked his sixth decade in one capacity or another with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers organization, the longest non-continuous tenure anyone has had with the team, edging Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully...
– Pitcher - Wilt Browning - Media
- Charlie Harville – Media
- Murray CookMurray CookMurray James Cook AM is an Australian vocalist, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as one of the founding members of the children's band The Wiggles...
– Shortstop/Executive - John GordonJohn Gordon (baseball)John "Gordo" Gordon is a Major League Baseball radio broadcaster who is best known as the play by play announcer for the Minnesota Twins on the Twins Radio Network and their Metro Affiliate KSTP 1500 AM...
– Media
2002
- Larry BowaLarry BowaLawrence Robert Bowa is a former middle infielder, playing mainly as a shortstop, and manager in Major League Baseball.-Early life:...
– Shortstop - Dan O'Brien, Sr – Executive
- Joe West – Umpire
- Winston Blenckstone – Executive
- Bill Blackwell – Executive
2003
- Happy ChandlerHappy ChandlerAlbert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler, Sr. was a politician from the US state of Kentucky. He represented the state in the U.S. Senate and served as its 44th and 49th governor. Aside from his political positions, he also served as the second Commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1945 to 1951 and...
– Executive - Branch RickeyBranch RickeyWesley Branch Rickey was an innovative Major League Baseball executive elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1967...
– Executive - Phil NiekroPhil NiekroPhilip Henry Niekro , nicknamed "Knucksie" because of his usage and skill level with the knuckleball, is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997....
– Pitcher - Don Beaver – Executive
- Doug FlynnDoug FlynnRobert Douglas Flynn Jr. is a former Major League Baseball infielder from -. He is best remembered for being one of the players the New York Mets acquired in the infamous "Midnight Massacre."-Cincinnati Reds:...
– Second Baseman
2004
- Marvin GoldklangMarvin GoldklangMarvin Goldklang is a minority owner of the New York Yankees. He is also the principal owner of four minor league baseball teams, and assists in the management of others.-Minor League Baseball:...
– Executive - Elaine Moss – Executive
- Earl Williams - Outfielder
- Dick ButlerDick ButlerJohn Richard "Dick" Butler was a Canadian professional ice hockey right wing who played seven games in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Black Hawks. Butler spent most of his career with the Tulsa Oilers of the United States Hockey League.-External links:...
- Executive
2005
- Bobby BondsBobby BondsBobby Lee Bonds was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball from to , primarily with the San Francisco Giants...
– Outfielder - Drew Coble – Umpire
- Marcus Holland – Media
- Jack Farnsworth – Executive
- Bob Hagler – Media
- Alan Stein – Executive
2006
- Alan Pointer – First Baseman
- Mike Veeck – Executive
- Chip Moore – Executive
- Len BarkerLen BarkerLeonard Harold Barker III , better known as Lenny Barker or Len Barker, is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher. He pitched the tenth perfect game in baseball history. Barker pitched for the Texas Rangers , Cleveland Indians , Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers...
– Pitcher
2007
- Chipper JonesChipper JonesLarry Wayne "Chipper" Jones, Jr. is a Major League baseball player for the National League's Atlanta Braves. Although initially a shortstop, he has spent most of his career as the starting third baseman for the Braves...
- Shortstop - Al OliverAl OliverAlbert Oliver, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball player. Over the course of his 18-year career, he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Texas Rangers , Montreal Expos , San Francisco Giants , Philadelphia Phillies , Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays...
– First Baseman - Jack HiattJack HiattJack E. Hiatt is a former Major League Baseball player. He was signed by the Los Angeles Angels as a free agent in...
– Catcher/First Baseman - Verner Ross – Executive
- Leo Hughes – Executive
- R.E. Littlejohn – Executive
2008
- Buddy BellBuddy BellDavid Gus "Buddy" Bell is a former third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. After an 18-year career with four teams, most notably the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers, he managed the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals for three seasons each...
– Third Baseman - Vince ColemanVince ColemanVincent Maurice Coleman is an American former Major League Baseball player, best known for his years with the St. Louis Cardinals. Primarily a left fielder, Coleman played from to and set a number of stolen base records. He was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed.-Biography:Coleman attended...
– Outfielder - Matt WintersMatt WintersMatthew Littleton Winters is a former major league baseball player from Buffalo, New York. He played with the Kansas City Royals, and the Nippon Ham Fighters in Nippon Professional Baseball.-Biography:...
– Outfielder - Johnnie McKenzie – Umpire
- Bing DevineBing DevineVaughan Pallmore "Bing" Devine was an American front office executive in Major League Baseball. In the prime of his career, as a general manager, the executive who is responsible for all baseball operations, Devine was a major architect of four National League champions and three World Series...
- Executive
External links
- Official website
- South Atlantic League Hall of Fame. Baseball-Reference.com