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The Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame was instaured in 1995 to recognize the career of former Boston Red Sox players. A 15-member selection committee comprised of Red Sox broadcasters and executives, past and present media personal, and representatives from The Sports Museum of New England and the BoSox Club are responsible for nominating candidates.- Induction ceremonies were held on:
The criteria for selection into the Hall is as follows:
- Player to be eligible for nomination must have played a minimum of three years with the Boston Red Sox and must also have been out of uniform as an active player a minimum of three years.
- The non-uniformed persons as broadcasters and front office are inducted by a unanimous vote of the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame selection committee. The memorable moment will be chosen by the committee as well.
In addition to the aforementioned they include:
- Eddie Collins (front office)
- Jimmy Collins
- Joe Cronin
- Bobby Doerr
- Carlton Fisk
- Jimmie Foxx
- Curt Gowdy (broadcaster)
- Lefty GroveRobert Moses "Lefty" Grove ( March 6, 1900 May 22, 1975) was one of the greatest pitchers in Major League Baseball history, and in the opinion of many including noted baseball historian Bill James the best pitcher ever. Born in Lonaconing, Maryland, Grove
- Harry HooperAmerican Tobacco Company 1912. Harry Bartholomew Hooper ( August 24, 1887 December 18, 1974) was a Major League Baseball player in the early 20th century. Hooper batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He still holds many team records with the Boston R
- Rick FerrellRichard Benjamin "Rick" Ferrell ( October 12, 1905 July 27, 1995) was a Major League Baseball player, and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Strong and durable as he was, Ferrell was an outstanding catcher for the St. Louis Browns, Boston Red Sox and
- Babe RuthGeorge Herman Ruth ( February 6, 1895 August 16, 1948), better known as Babe Ruth and also commonly known by the nicknames The Bambino and The Sultan of Swat was an American baseball player and United States national icon. He was one of the first five pla
- Tris Speaker1911 American Tobacco Company baseball card (Gold Borders (T205). Tristram E. Speaker ( April 4, 1888 December 8, 1958) was a star player in Major League Baseball, and is generally regarded as the best defensive center fielder to ever play the game. Speak
- Ted WilliamsTheodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 July 5, 2002), also called The Splendid Splinter Teddy Ballgame or The Kid was a Baseball Hall of Famer who spent 19 seasons, twice interrupted by military service, with the Boston Red Sox. Williams was a t
- Carl YastrzemskiCarl Michael Yastrzemski (born August 22, 1939 in Southampton, New York, United States) was a Major League Baseball player. He had an excellent 23-year career, playing only for the Boston Red Sox. Primarily a left fielder, he played some first base and se
- Tom YawkeyThomas Austin "Tom" Yawkey ( February 21, 1903 October 10, 1976) was an American industrialist and Major League Baseball executive. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. Yawkey became president of the Boston Red Sox in 1933, and was the sole owner of the team (longtime owner)
- Cy Young
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