Quick facts for kids
Pacific Coast League
Hall of Fame
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| Established |
1942 |
| Type |
Professional sports hall of fame |
The Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame is a special place that celebrates the best players, managers, and leaders from the Pacific Coast League (PCL). It was started in 1942 in Los Angeles to honor people who helped make the PCL great. The first group of honorees joined in 1943. A special room for the Hall of Fame was even set up at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles that same year.
After 1957, the Hall of Fame stopped adding new members for a while. This happened because its main supporter, Paul Helms, passed away. Also, Major League Baseball teams came to Los Angeles and San Francisco, which were big PCL cities. In 2003, the Hall of Fame was brought back to life as the Pacific Coast League celebrated its 100th season. In 2003, twenty-one people who played before 1957 were added. The goal was to honor both older players and those who helped the league more recently. As of 2018, 110 people have been inducted into the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame. No new members were added in 2019. The PCL's 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league was called the Triple-A West in 2021 before changing back to the Pacific Coast League name in 2022.
Honoring Baseball Legends
The Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame celebrates the amazing careers of players, managers, and team owners. These are people who made a big difference in the PCL. They include players who hit many home runs or pitched incredible games. Managers who led their teams to championships are also honored. Even team owners who helped build the league are recognized.
What is a Hall of Fame?
A Hall of Fame is like a special museum or club that honors people who have achieved great things in a certain field. For baseball, it means recognizing players, coaches, and others who were outstanding. Being inducted into a Hall of Fame is a huge honor. It means your contributions will be remembered for a long time.
Who Gets Inducted?
People are chosen for the Hall of Fame based on their skills and impact on the league. This includes how well they played, how many games they won, or how they helped their teams. Some inductees are also members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. This shows how talented they were.
PCL Hall of Fame Inductees
Dick Barrett threw the second perfect game in PCL history for the Seattle Rainiers on May 16, 1948.
Joe Brovia was a member of the 1946 PCL champion San Francisco Seals.
Sam Gibson led the league in shutouts, wins, strikeouts, and ERA in 1931.
Charlie Graham was a partial owner of the Sacramento Sacts (1909–1914) and San Francisco Seals (1918–1948).
Roy Hitt pitched a no-hitter for the Venice Tigers on July 19, 1914.
Brooks Holder led the league in triples in 1939.
Jack Lelivelt led the Los Angeles Angels to win the 1932 and 1934 PCL championship and the Seattle Rainiers to win the 1940 championship.
See also
- Baseball awards#Triple-A
- International League Hall of Fame
