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Four Players Join Baseball's Ultimate Fraternity

2015 Inductees Craig Biggio,John Smoltz,Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez pose with their plaques after the Induction Ceremony at National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 26, 2015 in Cooperstown, New York. (Elsa/Getty Images)
2015 Inductees Craig Biggio,John Smoltz,Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez pose with their plaques after the Induction Ceremony at National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 26, 2015 in Cooperstown, New York. (Elsa/Getty Images)

The tiny village of Cooperstown, New York, played host to its annual celebration of baseball yesterday, as four former players were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Class of 2015 – Craig Biggio, John Smoltz, Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez – takes its place among the greats of the game. Here & Now’s Alex Ashlock was in Cooperstown for the induction ceremony and has this report.

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