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On August 4, 1944, baseball commissioner , who would chair the committee; Hall of Fame treasurer Paul S. Kerr , who would serve as committee secretary; and Boston sportswriter Mel Webb . Landis died on November 25 , 1944, even as plans were being made to extend his contract for a new 7-year term. Within days, the public and press strongly advocated his immediate election to the Hall. Two weeks after Landis' death, the Old-Timers Committee met at baseball's winter meetings in New York City and unanimously moved to elect Landis to membership in the Hall of Fame; Connie Mack sent his approval of the move by telegram from California, where he was vacationing. The members stated that any delay in electing Landis might have been resulted in an unfortunate increase in public pressure, possibly creating the impression that the move was somehow forced rather than voluntary. The committee also suggested that if the upcoming BBWAA election failed to select any players whose careers extended into the early 20th century, some would be selected by the committee when they met again in February 1945. Landis was formally inducted into the Hall of Fame on June 13, 1946 , with New York Governor Thomas Dewey unveiling his plaque in Cooperstown. |
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