Wagner, Hall of Fame

Last chance: Will Billy Wagner get into Baseball Hall of Fame before time runs out?
No. 8 in baseball history with 422 career saves, left-hander Billy Wagner looks poised to join a select group of relief pitchers in the Hall.
Billy Wagner says the Hall of Fame process is ‘a nightmare.’ But it offers a lesson for his high school team.
The Baseball Hall of Fame told Billy Wagner last January to watch TV and stay near a phone when the election results were announced. It finally seemed time for Wagner, the former Phillies closer who retired in 2010 with Atlanta,
Billy Wagner’s Whiffs Should Help Him Cinch Election to the Hall of Fame
Leading up to the Baseball Hall of Fame class announcement on Jan. 21, we’ve been examining the cases of notable candidates every week. We’ve already covered Fé
Billy Wagner is glad his Hall of Fame ‘nightmare’ is almost over
Billy Wagner is glad the “nightmare” is almost over. By Tuesday night the former All-Star reliever will either be headed to the Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025 or removed from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot forever, after 10 unsuccessful attempts for enshrinement in Cooperstown.
MLB: Billy Wagner (Tazewell) awaits his Hall Call on Tuesay
New York Mets closer Billy Wagner (13) celebrates with catcher Brian Schneider after closing out the Mets 3-1 victory over the New York Yankees on June 29, 2008. At Ferrum College: went 17-3 with a 1.63 ERA and 327 strikeouts from 1991-93; earned Division III first-team All-America honors.
Will Billy Wagner Make It To The Baseball Hall Of Fame In The Final Year Of His Eligibility?
Billy Wagner, a legendary MLB pitcher associated with teams like Houston Astros and New York Mets, is in his final chance to be inducted into the Base
It’s closing time for Billy Wagner’s Hall of Fame case — and he’s feeling the weight of the wait
The seven-time All-Star closer missed induction to Cooperstown by just five votes in 2024, his ninth year on the ballot.
Astros legend Billy Wagner on track for Hall of Fame induction before vote
Billy Wagner fell just short in his quest to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame last January. The legendary former Houston Astros closer projects to qualify for Cooperstown when the results for the class of 2025 are announced Monday night.
Houston Astros' reliever Billy Wagner is in final year on Hall of Fame ballot. What voter trends say
Billy Wagner fell short of election to the Baseball Hall of Fame last year in agonizing fashion. Five votes separated the ...
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Here's why Andruw Jones, Billy Wagner belong in HOF
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Cooperstown contender Billy Wagner awaits 'big moment'
Major league career: pitched for Houston, Philadelphia, New York Mets, Boston and Atlanta from 1995-2010; ranks eighth in MLB history with 422 saves; struck out 1,196 batters; had a 2.31 ERA.
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Legendary former Braves reliever finally seems to be on track for Cooperstown
Another former Atlanta Braves player appears to be close to getting into the Hall of Fame as Billy Wagner's long wait for ...
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Everything you need to know about 2025 HOF vote
With all the ballots for this year’s Hall of Fame vote having been turned in, the only thing left to do now is wait for the ...