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Larry Walker Will Have To Wait A Year To Get Inducted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame

(CBS4) - The Baseball Hall of Fame has canceled the July 26 induction ceremony because of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, the class will be included with any additional new choices at next year's induction festivities on July 25, 2021.

BBWAA Hall of Fame Press Conference
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 22: Larry Walker speak to the media after being elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2020 on January 22, 2020 at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. The National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Cooperstown, NY. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

That means former Colorado Rockies outfielder Larry Walker will have to wait to become the first Rockie inducted into the Hall.

Shortstop Derek Jeter is also part of the 2020 class, as well as catcher Ted Simmons and union head Marvin Miller.

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