On this day in history, January 29, 1936, National Baseball Hall of Fame elects first members

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame elected its first members in Cooperstown, New York, on this day in history, Jan. 29, 1936.

Those chosen were five baseball greats — Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson.

The first class of inductees were named in preparation for the dedication of the Hall of Fame three years later, in 1939, which was believed to be the centennial of baseball, according to History.com.

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The Baseball Writers’ Association of America, founded in 1908, made its picks based on the players’ legacies.

Babe Ruth was both an ace pitcher and "the greatest" home run hitter in baseball history, said History.com.

American baseball player George Herman Ruth (1895-1948) was known to all as "Babe" Ruth. (MPI/Getty Images)

Ty Cobb was considered the "most productive" hitter in history, according to the same source, while Honus Wagner was known as a "versatile star shortstop and batting champion."

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Christy Mathewson had more wins than any pitcher in the history of the National League, History.com reported.

Washington Senators player Walter Johnson (left) at the opening game against the New York Americans on April 12, 1916; a close-up of New York Giants pitcher Christy Mathewson (center) in 1916; and Ty Cobb, "The Georgia Peach," shown on the field in June 1915. (Getty Images)

Walter Johnson was considered "one of the most powerful pitchers to ever have taken the mound."

The first induction ceremony wasn't held until June 12, 1939.

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