Look: Hall of Fame class of 2017 plaques revealed
The five newest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame were officially enshrined in Cooperstown on Sunday, and now that the ceremonies and speeches are done, their plaques will forever hang on the walls of baseball's greatest institution.
Here's a look at all five plaques of the newest members of Cooperstown:
Jeff Bagwell
Jeff Bagwell, welcome to immortality. #FirstLook #HOFWKND @astros https://t.co/tMjjxR8Pk4 pic.twitter.com/jj5S3vY31Q
— Baseball Hall ⚾ (@baseballhall) July 30, 2017
Bagwell was one of the most well-rounded first basemen to ever play the position, and remains the only full-time first baseman to record a 30-30 season (he did it twice). He's the only member of this year's class to have played his entire career with one franchise, the Houston Astros.
Ivan Rodriguez
Pudge Rodríguez, welcome to immortality. #FirstLook #HOFWKND pic.twitter.com/e0CQyj1s7Y
— Baseball Hall ⚾ (@baseballhall) July 30, 2017
"Pudge" joins Johnny Bench as the only catchers elected to the Hall of Fame in their first year on ballot. He caught 2,427 games, the most all time by a wide margin. The plaque also details his role on the 2003 Marlins, when he led them to a World Series title during his only season playing in Miami.
John Schuerholz
John Schuerholz, welcome to immortality. #FirstLook #HOFWKND @Braves @Royals pic.twitter.com/3uJcA2JSUM
— Baseball Hall ⚾ (@baseballhall) July 30, 2017
One of the greatest executives of the modern era, Schuerholz built perennial contenders and World Series champions in both the American League (Royals) and National League (Braves) during his 36 years as a general manager.
Tim Raines
Tim Raines, welcome to immortality. #FirstLook #HOFWKND pic.twitter.com/1hNCK9t7PS
— Baseball Hall ⚾ (@baseballhall) July 30, 2017
It was worth the wait for "Rock," who becomes the third player to wear a Montreal Expos cap into Cooperstown. Raines is one of only five men to have stolen over 800 bases, and his 84.7 percent stolen-base success rate is the best ever. Yes, better than even Rickey Henderson.
Bud Selig
Bud Selig, welcome to immortality. #FirstLook #HOFWKND https://t.co/CNUftEBVvM pic.twitter.com/KAN92qiNmE
— Baseball Hall ⚾ (@baseballhall) July 30, 2017
Selig started his baseball journey by relocating the bankrupt Seattle Pilots to Milwaukee on the eve of the 1970 season, founding the Brewers and returning baseball to the Cream City after a five-year absence. His tenure as commissioner was the second longest in history, behind only Kenesaw Mountain Landis.