Sports Report Launches Fan-Voted Hall of Fame with Dodgers/Angels Ballot

New Initiative Celebrates Local Baseball Legends

The Sports Report is inviting readers to participate in a new Hall of Fame, starting with a professional baseball category featuring former Los Angeles Dodgers and Angels players. Voting for your favorites is open until May 6th!

Inspired by Dodgers Dugout Hall of Fame

The Sports Report’s new initiative was inspired by the success of the Dodgers Dugout Hall of Fame, which recently inducted Clayton Kershaw as its 17th member. This new Hall of Fame aims to celebrate players based on their contributions specifically to the Dodgers and Angels organizations.

How to Participate

Readers can vote for up to ten candidates from a list of 23 former players, managers, and broadcasters. The voting criteria prioritize performance and impact within the Dodgers or Angels organizations.

Notable Candidates on the Ballot

The initial baseball ballot includes legendary figures such as:

  • Walter Alston
  • Garret Anderson
  • Gene Autry
  • Ron Cey
  • Willie Davis
  • Don Drysdale
  • Chuck Finley
  • Jim Fregosi
  • Steve Garvey
  • Vladimir Guerrero
  • Orel Hershiser
  • Jaime Jarrin
  • Clayton Kershaw
  • Sandy Koufax
  • Tom Lasorda
  • Davey Lopes
  • Peter O’Malley
  • Walter O’Malley
  • Mike Piazza
  • Bill Russell
  • Nolan Ryan
  • Tim Salmon
  • Mike Scioscia
  • Vin Scully
  • Don Sutton
  • Fernando Valenzuela
  • Maury Wills

    • Voting Rules and Timeline

    Election Process

    To be elected, a candidate must receive at least 75% of the votes cast. The five players with the fewest votes will be removed from consideration for at least the next two years.

    Voting Deadline

    The deadline for voting is May 6th at 11:59 p.m., with results to be announced shortly after. The voting link is available in The Sports Report newsletter.

    A Celebration of Los Angeles Baseball

    This Hall of Fame is designed to be a celebration of Los Angeles baseball, acknowledging the unique connection between the teams and their fans. The Sports Report encourages readers to consider the overall impact of each candidate on the community and the legacy of the Dodgers and Angels.