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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Eddie_MurrayEddie Murray - Wikipedia

    After his playing career, Murray coached for the Orioles, Cleveland Indians, and Los Angeles Dodgers . Murray is one of only seven players in MLB history to be in both the 3,000 hit club and the 500 home run club. [1] He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003. [2]

  2. Upon seeing Murray, the cashier, who recognized him and had learned the news when it was made public, said “Congratulations.” Eddie Murray was a Hall of Famer.24. At the induction ceremony, Murray was joined in Cooperstown by his four brothers and five surviving sisters. With him also was his wife, Janice, and his daughters, Jordan and Jessica.

  3. Hall of Fame Candidacy. The ultimate question remains: Is Eddie Murray a MLB Hall of Famer? When evaluating his career, it becomes evident that Murray's impact on the game, combined with his exceptional statistics and accolades, make a compelling case for his inclusion in the MLB Hall of Fame.

    • Joe Trezza
    • Enshrined in the Hall of Fame. July 27, 2003. The man nicknamed “Everyday Eddie” gets his day in Cooperstown -- and becomes immortal. Enshrined with 85.2 percent of the vote, Murray was elected on the first ballot on the heels of his decorated 21-year career.
    • Joining the 500-homer club. Sept. 6, 1996. When you’re part of a group that included (at the time) only Willie Maysand Hank Aaron, that’s good company. Murray joined those ranks down the stretch in ’96, shortly after returning via trade to Baltimore, where he spent his first 12 seasons.
    • Earning a ring. Oct. 16, 1983. In 1979, the Orioles fell one win short of a championship. In ’82, they missed the postseason by one game. By ’83, they were hungry and talented, led by in-their-primes Murray and Cal Ripken Jr.The result was perhaps Murray’s best individual season and his only championship, as the Orioles beat the Phillies in five games for the ’83 crown.
    • Hit No. 3,000. June 30, 1995. A little more than a year before joining the 500-homer club, Murray had already solidified his Hall of Fame resume. Though Murray never collected 200 hits in a season, he was remarkably consistent, totaling at least 170 hits 12 times.
  4. Jan 31, 2018 · January 31st, 2018. Chad Thornburg. Over the course of February, which is Black History Month, MLB Network and MLB.com are looking back at some of the most prominent African-American players in MLB history. Today, we look back on the career of Hall of Famer Eddie Murray, one of five players with more than 500 home runs and 3,000 hits.

    • Chad Thornburg
  5. Hall of Fame Induction and Legacy. Eddie Murray was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003. He received an impressive 85.3% of the votes, solidifying his place among the greatest baseball players of all time. Murray’s induction was a well-deserved honor for his outstanding career statistics and contributions to the game.

  6. In 2003, Eddie Murray was rightfully inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. His impressive career statistics, impact on the game as a switch-hitter, and reputation as a clutch performer all contributed to his induction.