Top 10 Oldest Living MLB Hall of Famers
Top 10 Oldest Living MLB Hall of Famers
By Oliver Wiener January 24, 2024 09:10
Photo by AP Photo/John Lent
1. Willie Mays (89 years old)
- Born: May 6, 1931
- Inducted: 1979
- A 24-time All-Star, Mays is considered baseball's greatest living player.
2. Whitey Herzog (89 years old)
- Born: November 9, 1931
- Inducted: 2010
- Herzog managed the Royals and the Cardinals, leading the latter to a World Series win in 1982.
3. Luis Aparicio (86 years old)
- Born: April 29, 1934
- Inducted: 1984
- A legendary shortstop for the Chicago White Sox, Aparicio is the only Venezuelan enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
4. Bud Selig (86 years old)
- Born: July 30, 1934
- Inducted: 2017
- Selig, the former MLB commissioner, is known for his significant impact on the sport.
5. Sandy Koufax (85 years old)
- Born: December 30, 1935
- Inducted: 1972
- Koufax was elected to the Hall at the age of 36, making him the youngest in Cooperstown's history.
6. Bill Mazeroski (83 years old)
- Mazeroski is renowned for hitting one of the most famous homers in history, a walkoff to beat the Yankees in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series.
7. Brooks Robinson (83 years old)
- Born: May 18, 1937
- Inducted: 1983
- Robinson, an 18-time All-Star and a 16-time Gold Glove winner, is considered one of the greatest third basemen of all time.
8. Pat Gillick (83 years old)
- Born: August 22, 1937
- Inducted: 2011
- Gillick, a successful GM, played a pivotal role in leading the Blue Jays and Phillies to World Series titles.
9. Orlando Cepeda (83 years old)
- Born: September 17, 1937
- Inducted: 1999
- Cepeda, the 1958 Rookie of the Year, was also the 1967 NL MVP as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals.
10. Juan Marichal (83 years old)
- Born: October 20, 1937
- Inducted: 1983
- Marichal, a dominant pitcher, was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1983.
These individuals represent the top 10 oldest living MLB Hall of Famers as of the latest available information. Their contributions to the sport have left an indelible mark on baseball history and continue to inspire fans and players alike.
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