It was announced shortly after Randy Johnson’s Hall of Fame election that the pitcher will wear an Arizona Diamondbacks cap on his Cooperstown plaque. Now, we know which headwear the rest of this year’s class will be donning.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame on Thursday announced the logos that will appear on the caps of the Hall of Fame plaques for recent electees Pedro Martinez, Craig Biggio and John Smoltz. Martinez will represent the Boston Red Sox, Biggio will represent the Houston Astros and Smoltz will represent the Atlanta Braves.
Martinez played for four other teams during his 18-year career, but the pitcher enjoyed most of his success during his seven seasons in Boston. He won two of his three Cy Young awards with the Red Sox and won a World Series title with Boston in 2004.
“I cannot be any prouder to take Red Sox Nation to the Hall of Fame with the logo on my plaque,” Martinez said, according to a press release. “I am extremely proud to represent Boston and all of New England with my Hall of Fame career. I’m grateful to all of the teams for which I played, and especially fans, for making this amazing honor come true.”
Biggio spent his entire 20-year career with the Astros. Smoltz spent 20 seasons with the Braves.
The 2015 Hall of Fame class will be formally inducted on Sunday, July 26 in Cooperstown.
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