Born Oct. 25, 1917. Enshrined in 1998. Following in the Hall of Fame footsteps of his father, Larry, Lee MacPhail served as a front-office executive for 45 years. As director of player personnel for the Yankees, MacPhail built one of the game's strongest farm systems. During his tenure in New York, the Yankees won seven World Championships in 10 years. MacPhail also served as general manager of the Orioles before rejoining the Yankees. He also served as president of the American League. (Bio courtesy of the Baseball Hall of Fame)

Born April 7, 1918. Enshrined in 1986. Ted Williams called Bobby Doerr the silent captain of the Red Sox. The second baseman hit a lifetime .288 and .409 in the '46 World Series, driving in 100 runs six times, with a high of 120 in 1950. Doerr once held the AL record by handling 414 chances without an error and frequently led AL second basemen in double plays, put-outs and assists. He was signed by Eddie Collins on the same scouting trip that resulted in Ted Williams signing with Boston. (Bio courtesy of the Baseball Hall of Fame)

Born Feb. 25, 1919. Enshrined in 1973. One of the finest African-American players in the years preceding integration, Irvin excelled in both the Negro leagues and the major leagues. A high-average hitter with some power, he provided a potent bat in a Newark Eagles lineup that also included legends Willie Wells, Biz Mackey and Mule Suttles. He joined the NL in 1949 and was a key contributor to two Giants pennant winners, batting .458 in the 1951 World Series. (Bio courtesy of the Baseball Hall of Fame)

Born Nov. 21, 1920. Enshrined in 1969. After 22 years as a Cardinal, Musial ranked at or near the top of all-time lists in almost every batting category. A former minor-league pitcher, he became a slugging outfielder who topped the .300 mark 17 times and won seven NL batting titles. A three-time MVP, he played in 24 All-Star games. He finished one home run shy of capturing the NL Triple Crown in 1948. (Bio courtesy of the Baseball Hall of Fame)

Born Oct. 27, 1922. Enshrined in 1975. In a relatively brief 10-year career, which was shortened by a back ailment, Kiner hit 369 home runs, winning or sharing the NL home-run title in each of his first seven seasons in Pittsburgh. He topped 50 twice, with 51 in 1947 and 54 in '49. His ratio of 7.1 home runs per 100 at-bats trails only Mark McGwire, Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds among retired players. Kiner averaged better than 100 RBI a season. (Bio courtesy of the Baseball Hall of Fame)

Born Feb. 2, 1923. Enshrined in 1989. Credited by his roommate Stan Musial as "having the greatest pair of hands I've ever seen," Albert "Red" Schoendienst forged a 19-year career as a second baseman with the Cardinals, Giants and Braves, earning 10 All-Star selections. He led the National League in fielding percentage six times and also hit .300 or better on seven occasions. As a manager, he twice led the Cards to the World Series. (Bio courtesy of the Baseball Hall of Fame)

Born May 12, 1925. Enshrined in 1972. One of the most popular players in major-league history, Berra was also a brilliant catcher and dominant hitter during his 19-year career with the New York Yankees. He was named to the American League All-Star team every year from 1948-62. He topped the 100-RBI mark four years in a row and became a three-time American League MVP in a career that featured 14 pennants and 10 World Series championships. Following his playing career, Yogi continued in baseball as a manager and coach for several teams. (Bio courtesy of the Baseball Hall of Fame)

Born Sept. 22, 1926. Enshrined in 1997. Lasorda led the Los Angeles Dodgers to eight division titles and two World Championships in 21 seasons as manager. After his retirement, he became a Dodgers executive, and his association with the club has spanned seven decades. He also managed the United States to its first-ever gold medal in baseball at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. (Bio courtesy of the Baseball Hall of Fame)

 

Born Oct. 21, 1928. Enshrined in 1974. Edward "Whitey" Ford was the big-game pitcher on the great Yankees teams of the 1950s and early '60s, earning him the moniker The Chairman of the Board. The wily southpaw's lifetime record of 236-106 gives him the best winning percentage (.690) of any 20th-century pitcher. He paced the American League in victories three times and in ERA and shutouts twice. The 1961 Cy Young Award winner still holds many World Series records, including 10 wins and 94 strikeouts, once pitching 33 consecutive scoreless innings in the Fall Classic. (Bio courtesy of the Baseball Hall of Fame.)

Born Aug. 14, 1930. Enshrined 1996 (elected by the Veterans Commmitte). Earl Weaver managed the Orioles with intensity, flair, and acerbic wit for 17 seasons. He fashioned an impressive .583 winning percentage bolstered by five 100-win seasons (1969-1971 and 1979-1980). Known for his innovative managerial style and his colorful confrontations with the men in blue, the Earl of Baltimore won 1,480 games, six American League East titles, four pennants and the 1970 World Series. (Bio courtesy of the Baseball Hall of Fame.)