July 25, 1999 – This Day In Baseball

Hall Of Fame Inductions | This Day In Baseball

The Hall of Fame adds an unprecedented number of first-time eligible candidates when George Brett, Nolan Ryan, and Robin Yount enter Cooperstown. In addition, the Veterans Committee’s selections Orlando Cepeda, Nestor Chylak, Frank Selee, and ‘Smokey’ Joe Williams are also inducted, joining the trio of first-timers elected by the BBWAA.

ByThis Day in Baseball July 25, 1999December 21, 2021

The Hall of Fame adds an unprecedented number of first-time eligible candidates when George Brett, Nolan Ryan, and Robin Yount enter Cooperstown. In addition, the Veterans Committee’s selections Orlando Cepeda, Nestor Chylak, Frank Selee, and ‘Smokey’ Joe Williams are also inducted, joining the trio of first-timers elected by the BBWAA.

Day: July 25, 1999

The Tigers defeat the Red Sox, 9 – 1, as 1B Tony Clark homers from both sides of the plate for the second time this season.

The Orioles defeat the Angels, 8 – 7, behind three home runs and six RBI from slugger Albert Belle.

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