Hall of Fame History Runs Deep in Charlotte
July 14, 2022 - International League (IL)
Charlotte Knights News Release
There's a rich history of professional baseball in Charlotte. In fact, it dates back to 1892 -- 130 years ago!
Over the course of that time, many legendary players have called Charlotte home. It all started with the Charlotte Hornets -- continued with the Charlotte O's -- and since 1988, the Charlotte Knights have been the professional baseball team in the Charlotte area. Each franchise has featured its own legendary players. Some have even gone on to Cooperstown.
As Billy McMillon becomes the latest member to be inducted into the Charlotte Baseball Round Table of Honor, let's take a look at the players he will be joining in Charlotte Baseball history.
ESTABLISHING THE CHARLOTTE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME
From 1982 to 1985 -- and again in 1987 -- members of the Charlotte O's front office inducted members the Charlotte Baseball Hall of Fame. Launched in 1982, inductions took place until 1985, and returned for a final time in 1987.
Below is a list of the induction classes.
First Hall of Fame 1982 Charlotte Baseball Hall of Fame
-1965 American Legion Post 9 Team
- Roberto Estrella
- Phil Houser
- Minnie Mendoza
- Tony Oliva
- Frank Packard
- Hoyt Wilhelm
1983 Charlotte Baseball Hall of Fame
- Frances Crockett
- Jim Crockett Jr
- Joe Tomanchek
- Early Wynn
- Eddie Murray
1984 Charlotte Baseball Hall of Fame
- Carl Bolick
- Bob Porterfield
- Sammy Stewart
- Garland Shiflett
1985 Charlotte Baseball Hall of Fame
- Clyde Klutz
- Whitney Lockman
- Cal Ripken Jr
- Ralph Rowe
- George Scherger
- Jim Whittington
1987 Charlotte Baseball Hall of Fame
- Ellis Clary
- Grady Little
- Red Robbins
- Ray Smith
- Jimmy Williams
*INTRODUCING THE CHARLOTTE BASEBALL ROUND TABLE OF HONOR
*With the 2016 Triple-A Baseball All-Star Game, the Charlotte Knights revived the Charlotte Baseball Hall of Fame and renamed it to the Charlotte Baseball Round Table of Honor. The first two inductees were honored during All-Star week in Charlotte at the All-Star Luncheon on the morning of the 2016 Triple-A Baseball All-Star Game.
FIRST TWO INDUCTEES
Jim Thome and Charlie Manuel were the first two inducted that year. Thome starred on the 1993 Charlotte Knights and Manuel managed that team, which won the Governors' Cup that season -- Charlotte's first season as a Triple-A franchise.
Charlie Manuel and Jim Thome were inducted in 2016. Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights
Later that season, the Knights honored Charlotte O's Frances Crocket with a place in the Charlotte Baseball Round Table of Honor.
2016 Charlotte Baseball Round Table of Honor
- Jim Thome
- Charlie Manuel
- Frances Crockett
2017 Charlotte Baseball Round Table of Honor
- Don Beaver
- Drungo LaRue Hazewood
2018 Charlotte Baseball Round Table of Honor
- Brian Daubach
2019 Charlotte Baseball Round Table of Honor
- Joe Borchard
2020 Charlotte Baseball Round Table of Honor
- Billy McMillon (induction held in 2022, season was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in 2020)
Jordan Danks was inducted in 2022. Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights
2022 Charlotte Baseball Round Table of Honor
- Jordan Danks
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