MLB Hall of Fame: 1990s Edition
Reggie Jackson, 1993
Accomplishments: 1973 AL MVP, 14x All-Star, 5x World Series champion, 2x Silver Slugger, 2x World Series MVP
Other MLB Hall of Fame inductees: None
The only inductee of 1993, Mr. October stood alone in Cooperstown, just like he often stood out with his trademark mustache and sunglasses. The true definition of a slugging outfielder, Jackson hit 563 bombs with a respectable .262 average to his name, but failed to win a Gold Glove during his career while also finishing near the top of the all-time strikouts list (Joey Gallo would be proud, indeed). However, Jackson’s biggest calling card may just be his postseason hitting, with a career .278 average in the playoffs with 18 home runs, a whopping 10 of which came in his five Fall Classic appearances.
Tom Seaver, 1992
Accomplishments: 3x Cy Young, 1967 NL Rookie of the Year, 12x All-Star, 1969 World Series champion, 3x ERA champion
Other MLB Hall of Fame inductees: Rollie Fingers, Bill McGowan (umpire), Hal Newhouser
One of the greatest right-handed pitchers the game has seen and perhaps the greatest New York Met ever, Tom Seaver was the 1967 National League Rookie of the Year, the face of the 1969 Miracle Mets team who won the World Series and the stabilizing force for the Mets franchise for his tenure. Now suffering from the complications of dementia in his old age and retiring from public life just this year, it’s a good thing to think about that he was able to get his Hall of Fame moment before his current situation arose.