Buck O'Neil got his spot in the Hall of Fame with a Lifetime Achievement Award created in his memory. O'Neil, a Negro Leagues star and the first black coach in the majors, fell two votes shy of induction to the Hall of Fame during a special election in February 2006.
Many fans were stunned. They were sure he'd finally be rewarded for a lifetime of service and dedication to baseball, not to mention his standout career as a Negro Leagues player.
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