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When the First Five Were Chosen
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On this day in history, Jan. 29, 1936, National Baseball Hall of
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When the First Five Were Chosen
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The Historic Hall of Fame Class of 2018 - Cooperstown Cred
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List of members of the Baseball Hall of Fame - Wikipedia
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MLB Hall of Fame: MLB Hall of Fame inductees: Who were in the
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Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb and the most Fame-ous game in baseball history
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First BBWAA election in 1936 produced historic ballot
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Walter Johnson - Wikipedia
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First Ballot MLB Hall of Famers
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Rolen, Scott Baseball Hall of Fame
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Jim Thome thankful during emotional Hall of Fame visit
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History of Hall of Fame Starters in the World Series - Cooperstown
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