Barry Bonds to Be Inducted into Pirates Hall of Fame; MLB Legend Learns News in Video
Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIMay 21, 2024
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have named Barry Bonds as a member of the franchise’s Hall of Fame class of 2024.
The Pirates caught Bonds’ reaction after he learned the news.
Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates”We built a bond that no way it’s ever going to be broken.”
Barry Bonds talks about his time in Pittsburgh and being a member of the Pirates Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/VoeLKrv0lq
Pittsburgh Pirates @PiratesWelcome to the Pirates Hall of Fame, Barry! š pic.twitter.com/rv7W1q2BiN
Bonds’ former Pirates manager, Jim Leyland, will join him in the Hall of Fame. The same goes for three-time All-Star catcher and two-time World Series champion Manny Sanguillen.
Pittsburgh Pirates @PiratesWe’re excited to officially welcome our 2024 Hall of Fame Class on August 24 at PNC Park! š pic.twitter.com/qRb9Q89MKB
The Pirates selected Bonds, a former Arizona State star, with the sixth overall pick in the 1985 draft. He joined the big leagues one year later and spent seven years in Pittsburgh (1986-1992).
During that time, Bonds won two National League MVP awards (1990, 1992), three Gold Gloves (1990-1992) and three Silver Slugger awards (1990-1992).
The Pirates enjoyed great success in the back half of Bonds’ Pittsburgh tenure, winning the NL East title in 1990, 1991 and 1992.
After the 1992 season, Bonds left in free agency for the San Francisco Giants, where he blossomed into one of the game’s all-time greats. His accolades include seven National League MVP awards, 14 All-Star Game appearances, 12 Silver Sluggers, eight Gold Gloves and a pair of batting titles. His 762 home runs also stand as MLB’s all-time record.
However, Bonds’ place in Pirates’ lore is being recognized in the franchise’s Hall.
