Dick Allen Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame

Dick Allen, renowned for his powerful hitting and complex legacy, was posthumously inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025 after decades of advocacy addressed his previous exclusion. Allen, who played primarily from 1964 to 1974, finished his career with 351 home runs and a .292 batting average. His induction was finally secured by the Classic Era Baseball Committee after narrowly missing out by a single vote on multiple occasions. Allen's career was marked by both extraordinary talent and challenges, including racial double standards and a misunderstood personality. Family, former teammates, and fans celebrated his long-overdue recognition, with moving tributes from his widow Willa Allen and protégés such as Goose Gossage. The 2025 Hall of Fame class also included CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki, Billy Wagner, and Dave Parker.