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Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame
Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame logo.jpg
Buffalo Bisons Hall of Fame and Heritage Room, Sahlen Field.jpg
Established 1985
Location Buffalo, New York, United States
Type Hall of Fame

The Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame is a special place that celebrates the history of baseball in Buffalo, New York. It was created in 1985 by the Buffalo Bisons baseball team. Its main goal is to honor players, coaches, and other important people who have contributed a lot to professional baseball in Western New York.

This includes people from many different Buffalo Bisons teams throughout history. It also honors those from other local teams like the Buffalo Blues. You can see plaques honoring all the Hall of Fame members. They are on display in the Hall of Fame and Heritage Room at Sahlen Field.

Honoring Baseball Legends

The Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame recognizes many talented individuals. These are people who have made a big impact on baseball in the Buffalo area. They include players, managers, and others who helped the sport grow.

Inductees from the 1980s

The Hall of Fame started honoring people in 1985. Many famous baseball figures were inducted in the first few years. These included players like Dan Brouthers and Warren Spahn. Managers like Joe McCarthy were also recognized.

  • Roger Baker (1985)
  • Dan Brouthers (1985)
  • Ollie Carnegie (1985)
  • Luke Easter (1985)
  • Pud Galvin (1985)
  • Fred Hutchinson (1985)
  • Billy Kelly (1985)
  • Joe McCarthy (1985)
  • Frank Offermann (1985)
  • Warren Spahn (1985)
  • John Stiglmeier (1985)
  • Del Bissonette (1986)
  • Frank Carswell (1986)
  • Jimmy Collins (1986)
  • George Stallings (1986)
  • Bob Stedler (1986)
  • Ollie Tucker (1986)
  • Deacon White (1986)
  • Kerby Farrell (1987)
  • Marvin Jacobs (1987)
  • Rube Kisinger (1987)
  • Donald V. Labbruzzo (1987)
  • Jim Franklin (1988)
  • Frank Gilhooley (1988)
  • Frank Grant (1988)
  • James D. Griffin (1988)
  • Greg Mulleavy (1988)
  • Dan Carnevale (1989)
  • Bill Clymer (1989)
  • Pancho Herrera (1989)

Inductees from the 1990s

The 1990s saw more baseball heroes added to the Hall of Fame. This included players like Ray Schalk and Sal Maglie. Important team owners like Robert E. Rich Sr. and Robert E. Rich Jr. were also honored.

  • Beauty McGowan (1990)
  • Ray Schalk (1990)
  • Jimmy Walsh (1990)
  • Buck Crouse (1991)
  • Jake Gettman (1991)
  • Coaker Triplett (1991)
  • Terry Collins (1992)
  • Joe DeSa (1992)
  • Johnny Groth (1992)
  • Jim Murray (1992)
  • Jim O'Rourke (1992)
  • Robert E. Rich Sr. (1992)
  • Vince McNamara (1993)
  • Robert E. Rich Jr. (1993)
  • Hal White (1993)
  • Bill Harris (1994)
  • Sal Maglie (1994)
  • Al Moore (1994)
  • Joe Overfield (1994)
  • Sibby Sisti (1994)
  • Babe Birrer (1995)
  • Joe Brown (1995)
  • Rick Lancellotti (1995)
  • Buddy Rosar (1995)
  • Cy Williams (1995)
  • Joe Alli (1996)
  • Steve Farr (1996)
  • Ralph Hubbell (1996)
  • Cy Kritzer (1996)
  • Frankie Pytlak (1996)
  • Mike Billoni (1997)
  • George Daddario (1997)
  • Mayo Smith (1998)
  • Dorn Taylor (1998)
  • Melinda R. Rich (1999)
  • Pete Weber (1999)

Inductees from the 2000s

The new millennium brought more recognition for Buffalo baseball figures. Players like Torey Lovullo and Jeff Manto were added. Sportscasters and other contributors also received honors.

  • Jeff Manto (2003)
  • Tom Prince (2004)
  • Rick Reed (2006)
  • Don Colpoys (2007)
  • Bill Selby (2007)
  • Dave Clark (2008)
  • Brian Graham (2008)
  • Carlos García (2009)
  • Dave Hollins (2009)

Inductees from the 2010s

The Hall of Fame continued to grow in the 2010s. More recent Bisons players and coaches were recognized. This included stars like Richie Sexson and Tony Peña.

  • Duke McGuire (2010)
  • Richie Sexson (2010)
  • Tony Peña (2011)
  • Jim Rosenhaus (2011)
  • Brian Giles (2012)
  • Russ Morman (2012)
  • Chris Coste (2015)
  • Greg LaRocca (2015)
  • Kevin Lester (2015)
  • Alex Ramírez (2016)
  • Ted Savage (2016)
  • Jason Jacome (2017)
  • Mark Ryal (2017)
  • Joe Roa (2018)
  • Marty Brown (2018)
  • Brian Dorsett (2019)

Inductees from the 2020s

The Hall of Fame keeps adding new members each year. Recent inductees include players like Ben Francisco and Jhonny Peralta. These additions continue to celebrate Buffalo's rich baseball history.

  • Ben Francisco (2022)
  • Jhonny Peralta (2022)
  • Bob Patterson (2022)
  • Matt Hague (2023)
  • Pete Filson (2023)
  • Jonathan Dandes (2023)
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