Tag: Hall of Fame

Larry Walker, a friend, headed to the Hall of Fame

January 30, 2020 Jeff Brucculeri Tulsa Beacon

It was with great anticipation and excitement that I watched the announcement of the 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, last week. It wasn’t because I was hoping Derek Jeter would be a unanimous choice, but because I was hoping Larry Walker would finally be selected. Jeter fell one ballot shy of being voted unanimously…

The 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame is an emotional ceremony

August 1, 2019 Jeff Brucculeri Tulsa Beacon

Every year I enjoy watching the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and one of these years I hope to be there in person. Sure, I’ve been to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, five times, but never during the induction weekend, so I’m forced to watch on television each year. Next year,…