The Legacy Awards are presented annually by the

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. The "Hall of Game Award"—established in 2014 and honoring players who personify "the spirit of the way the game was played in the

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"—is the only such award actively presented since 2018. A number of Legacy Awards were previously issued to the best players,

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(MLB), for on-field and off-the-field achievement. The awards were named for legendary players of

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, and first presented following the 2000 MLB season. Awards were later added for baseball writers and

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History

The first Legacy Awards were presented in November 2000 at the "Legacy 2000 Players’ Reunion and Awards Banquet", which was organized to honor the 10th anniversary of the opening of the museum and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Negro National League. For the next nine years (2001–2009), each year's awards were presented at a banquet in January or February of the following year. Proceeds from the Legacy Awards annual banquets were used for the benefit of the museum. In 2010, there was no banquet. Instead, the awards were presented at separate events at the museum and in various major-league ballparks through the spring of 2011. The 12th annual awards (for 2011) were presented at an awards banquet on January 28, 2012. In January 2013, NLBM president Bob Kendrick announced that the 2013 awards banquet would be the final one held. All further awards would be presented in the same manner as the 2010 awards, at various MLB ballparks or at the museum if the award winner happened to be in Kansas City to play against the Royals. The logistics of off-season travel were the primary reason cited by Kendrick for this change. Of all those honored for their 2012 season, only Everth Cabrera of the

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, traveling from his off-season home in

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, was able to make it to Kansas City for the January banquet and presentation. The "Hall of Game Award", established in 2014, is the only award actively presented since 2018. Awards have been issued in the following categories: *Hall of Game Award – former Major League Baseball stars *Oscar Charleston Legacy Award – "Most Valuable Players" in the National (NL) and American (AL) leagues *Pitcher of the Year – "Pitchers of the Year" in the NL and AL: **Leroy "Satchel" Paige Legacy Award (2000–2005) **Wilbur "Bullet" Rogan Legacy Award (2006–present) *Larry Doby Legacy Award – "Rookies of the Year" in the NL and AL *Hilton Smith Legacy Award – "Relievers of the Year" in the NL and AL *Walter "Buck" Leonard Legacy Award – batting champions in the NL and AL *Josh Gibson Legacy Award – "Home Run" leaders in the NL and AL *James "Cool Papa" Bell Legacy Award – "Stolen Base" leaders in the NL and AL *Charles Isham "C. I." Taylor Legacy Award – "Managers of the Year" in the NL and AL *Andrew "Rube" Foster Legacy Award – "Executives of the Year" in the NL and AL *Kansas City Mondards Award - Royals player and pitcher of the year *John Henry "Pop" Lloyd Legacy Award – in recognition of "Baseball and Community Leadership" *Sam Lacy Legacy Award – "Baseball Writer of the Year" *Jackie Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award – for "Career Excellence in the Face of Adversity" *John "Buck" O'Neil Legacy Award – to a local or national corporate/private philanthropist for "Outstanding Support of the NLBM" Winners of each award are listed below.

Active awards

Hall of Game Award

The Hall of Game Award was introduced by the NLBM on February 13, 2014. The Hall of Game annually honors former Major League Baseball (MLB) stars who played the game with the same passion, determination, flair and skill exhibited by the heroes of the Negro leagues. In addition to the ceremony, Hall of Game inductees will also receive permanent recognition as part of the future Buck O’Neil Education and Research Center being developed by the NLBM at the site of the Paseo YMCA, the birthplace of the Negro leagues. *2014: Lou Brock,

Roberto Clemente Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker (; August 18, 1934 – December 31, 1972) was a Puerto Rican professional baseball player who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, primarily as a right fielder. On December ...

, Joe Morgan, Dave Winfield. ''NLBM.com''. Retrieved on April 26, 2015. *2015:

Rickey Henderson Rickey Nelson Henley Henderson (December 25, 1958 – December 20, 2024), nicknamed "Man of Steal", was an American professional baseball left fielder who played 25 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for nine teams from 1979 to 2003, inc ...

Ferguson Jenkins Ferguson Arthur "Fergie" Jenkins Order of Canada, CM (born December 13, 1942) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher and Coach (baseball), coach. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1965 to 1983 for the Philadelphia Phillies, C ...

, Ozzie Smith,

Luis Tiant Luis Clemente Tiant Vega () (November 23, 1940 – October 8, 2024), nicknamed "El Tiante", was a Cuban professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 19 years, primarily for the Cleveland Indians and the Boston R ...

*2016: Orlando Cepeda, Andre Dawson, Tony Oliva, Tim Raines *2017:

Al Oliver Albert Oliver Jr. (born October 14, 1946) is an Americans, American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder and first baseman from through , most notably as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates teams ...

, Tony Pérez, Lee Smith,

Maury Wills Maurice Morning Wills (October 2, 1932 – September 19, 2022) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop from 1959 to 1972, most prominently as an integral member of the Los Ange ...

*2018: Dick Allen, Kenny Lofton,

Eddie Murray Eddie Clarence Murray (born February 24, 1956), nicknamed "Steady Eddie", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman, designated hitter, and coach. Spending most of his MLB career with the Baltimore Orioles, he ranks fourth ...

, J. R. Richard ** Note: Mudcat Grant was originally slated for induction but was unable to attend. *2019: Eric Davis,

Fred McGriff Frederick Stanley McGriff (born October 31, 1963) is an American former first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for six teams from 1986 through 2004. Nicknamed "Crime Dog", a word play on McGruff the Crime Dog, he was one of the ...

Dave Parker David Gene Parker (born June 9, 1951), nicknamed "the Cobra", is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right fielder from 1973 to 1991. A seven-time All-Star, Parker won two National League ba ...

, Dave Stewart *2023: ''Vida Blue, Al Downing, Dwight Gooden, Mike Norris and Dontrelle Willis 9' **Note: CC Sabathia and David Price had schedule conflicts and will be inducted in a subsequent class.

Inactive awards

Oscar Charleston Legacy Award

The Oscar Charleston Legacy Award is given annually to the "Most Valuable Players" in the National and American leagues. * 2001: Jason Giambi (Athletics; AL) * 2002:

Barry Bonds Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24, 1964) is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Bonds was a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1986 to 1992 and the San Francisco Giants f ...

(Giants; NL)and

Alex Rodriguez Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop, third baseman and designated hitter and current businessman. Rodriguez played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (ML ...

(Rangers; AL) * 2003: Alex Rodriguez (Rangers; AL) * 2004:

(Giants; NL) and Gary Sheffield (Yankees; AL) * 2005:

Albert Pujols José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (, ; born December 11, 1985) is a Dominicans, Dominican professional baseball Manager (baseball), manager and former first baseman and designated hitter who is the manager of the Leones del Escogido of the Domin ...

(Cardinals; NL) and Alex Rodriguez (Yankees; AL) * 2006: Ryan Howard (Phillies; NL) and

Derek Jeter Derek Sanderson Jeter ( ; born June 26, 1974), nicknamed "the Captain", is an American former professional baseball shortstop, businessman, and baseball executive. As a player, Jeter spent his entire 20-year Major League Baseball (MLB) caree ...

(Yankees; AL) * 2007:

Jimmy Rollins James Calvin Rollins (born November 27, 1978), nicknamed "J-Roll", is an American former professional baseball shortstop, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (–), Los Angeles Dodgers (), and Chicago White S ...

(Phillies; NL) and

(Yankees; AL) * 2008:

(Cardinals; NL) and Joe Mauer (Twins; AL) * 2009: Albert Pujols (Cardinals; NL) and Joe Mauer (Twins; AL) * 2010: Joey Votto (Reds; NL) and

Josh Hamilton Joshua Holt Hamilton (born May 21, 1981) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 2007 to 2015, most prominently as a member of the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers teams ...

(Rangers; AL) * 2011: Matt Kemp (Dodgers; NL) and Curtis Granderson (Yankees; AL) * 2012: Andrew McCutchen (Pirates; NL) and

Mike Trout Michael Nelson Trout (born August 7, 1991) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). Trout is an 11-time Major League Baseball All-Star Game, All-Star, three-time American League (A ...

(Angels; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: Bryce Harper (Nationals; NL) and Josh Donaldson (Blue Jays; AL) * 2016:

Kris Bryant Kristopher Lee Bryant (born January 4, 1992), nicknamed "KB", is an American professional baseball designated hitter, outfielder, and third baseman for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the ...

(Cubs; NL) and

Mookie Betts Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...

(Red Sox; AL) * 2017:

Pitcher of the Year

Leroy "Satchel" Paige Legacy Award

The

Satchel Paige Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige (July 7, 1906 – June 8, 1982) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Negro league baseball and Major League Baseball (MLB). His career spanned five decades and culminated with his induction in ...

Legacy Award was given annually to the best pitchers in the National and American leagues. * 2001: Roger Clemens (Yankees; AL) * 2002:

Randy Johnson Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963), nicknamed, "the Big Unit," is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (1988–2009) for six teams, primarily the Seattle Mariners and Arizo ...

(Diamondbacks; NL) and

Barry Zito Barry William Zito (born May 13, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants. His pitching repertoire consisted of a curveball ...

(Athletics; AL) * 2003: * 2004: Roger Clemens (Astros; NL) and Johan Santana (Twins; AL) * 2005: Dontrelle Willis (Marlins; NL) and Johan Santana (Twins; AL)

Wilbur "Bullet" Rogan Legacy Award

The Wilbur "Bullet" Rogan Legacy Award is given annually to the "Pitchers of the Year" in the National and American leagues. * 2006: Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks; NL)and Johan Santana (Twins; AL) * 2007: Jake Peavy (Padres; NL) and CC Sabathia (Indians; AL) * 2008: * 2009:

Chris Carpenter Christopher John Carpenter (born April 27, 1975) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals from 1997 to 2012. A Cy Young Award wi ...

(Cardinals; NL) and Zack Greinke (Royals; AL) * 2010:

Roy Halladay Harry Leroy Halladay III (May 14, 1977 – November 7, 2017) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies between 1998 and 2013. His nickname, "Doc ...

(Phillies; NL) and CC Sabathia (Yankees; AL) * 2011:

Clayton Kershaw Clayton Edward Kershaw (born March 19, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). A left-handed starting pitcher, Kershaw has spent his entire MLB career with the Dodgers s ...

(Dodgers; NL) and Justin Verlander (Tigers; AL) * 2012: R. A. Dickey (Mets; NL) and David Price (Rays; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: * 2016: Max Scherzer (Nationals; NL) and Rick Porcello (Red Sox; AL) * 2017:

Larry Doby Legacy Award

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Legacy Award is given annually to the "Rookies of the Year" in the National and American leagues. * 2001: * 2002: Jason Jennings (Rockies; NL) and Eric Hinske (Blue Jays; AL) * 2003: * 2004: Khalil Greene (Padres; NL) and Bobby Crosby (Athletics; AL) * 2005: Ryan Howard (Phillies; NL) and Robinson Cano (Yankees; AL) * 2006: Ryan Zimmerman (Nationals; NL) and Justin Verlander (Tigers; AL) * 2007: Troy Tulowitzki (Rockies; NL) and Dustin Pedroia (Red Sox; AL) * 2008: * 2009: Andrew McCutchen (Pirates; NL) and Elvis Andrus (Rangers; AL) * 2010: Buster Posey (Giants; NL) and Neftalí Feliz (Rangers; AL) * 2011: Craig Kimbrel (Braves; NL) and Eric Hosmer (Royals; AL) * 2012: Bryce Harper (Nationals; NL) and

(Angels: AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: * 2016: Corey Seager (Dodgers; NL) and Michael Fulmer (Tigers; AL) * 2017:

Hilton Smith Legacy Award

The Hilton Smith Legacy Award is given annually to the "Relievers of the Year" in the National and American leagues. * 2002:

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(Braves; NL) and Eddie Guardado (Twins; AL) * 2003: * 2004: Jason Isringhausen (Cardinals; NL), Armando Benítez (Marlins; NL), and

Mariano Rivera Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969) is a Panamanian Americans, Panamanian-American former professional baseball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, from 1995 to 2013. Nicknamed "Mo" and " ...

(Yankees; AL) * 2005: Chad Cordero (Nationals; NL), and Bob Wickman (Indians; AL) * 2006: Trevor Hoffman (Padres; NL) and Francisco Rodríguez (Angels; AL) * 2007: José Valverde (Diamondbacks; NL) and Joe Borowski (Indians; AL) * 2008: * 2009: Heath Bell (Padres; NL) and Brian Fuentes (Angels; AL) * 2010:

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(Giants; NL) and Rafael Soriano (Rays; AL) * 2011: Craig Kimbrel (Braves; NL) (''tie''), John Axford (Brewers; NL) (''tie''), and José Valverde (Tigers; AL) * 2012: tie – Jason Motte (Cardinals; NL), Craig Kimbrel (Braves; NL) and Jim Johnson (Orioles; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: * 2016: Jeurys Familia (Mets; NL) and Zach Britton (Orioles; AL) * 2017:

Walter "Buck" Leonard Legacy Award

The Walter "Buck" Leonard Legacy Award is given annually to the batting champions in the National and American leagues. * 2001:

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(Rockies; NL) * 2002:

(Giants; NL) and

Manny Ramirez Manuel Arístides Ramírez Onelcida (born May 30, 1972) is a Dominican Americans (Dominican Republic), Dominican-American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for parts of 19 seasons. He played wit ...

(Red Sox; AL) * 2003: * 2004:

(Giants; NL) and Ichiro Suzuki (Mariners; AL) * 2005: Derrek Lee (Cubs; NL) and Michael Young (Rangers; AL) * 2006: Freddy Sanchez (Pirates; NL) and Joe Mauer (Twins; AL) * 2007:

Matt Holliday Matthew Thomas Holliday (born January 15, 1980) is an American former professional baseball left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2004 to 2018 for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York ...

(Rockies; NL) and

Magglio Ordóñez Magglio José Ordóñez Delgado (; born January 28, 1974) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball right fielder. He played for the Chicago White Sox (1997–2004) and Detroit Tigers (2005–2011). Ordóñez is tall and weighs . Having po ...

(Tigers; AL) * 2008: Chipper Jones (Braves; NL) * 2009: Hanley Ramírez (Marlins; NL) and Joe Mauer (Twins; AL) * 2010: Carlos González (Rockies; NL) and

(Rangers; AL) * 2011: Jose Reyes (Mets; NL) and Miguel Cabrera (Tigers; AL) * 2012: Buster Posey (Giants; NL) and Miguel Cabrera (Tigers; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: * 2016: DJ LeMahieu (Rockies, NL) and Jose Altuve (Astros; AL) * 2017:

Josh Gibson Legacy Award

The Josh Gibson Legacy Award is given annually to the "Home Run" leaders in the National and American leagues. * 2001:

(Giants; NL) and

(Rangers; AL) * 2001:

(Rangers; AL) * 2002: Sammy Sosa (Cubs; NL) and Alex Rodriguez (Rangers; AL) * 2003: Alex Rodriguez (Rangers; AL) * 2004: Adrián Beltré (Dodgers; NL) and

(Red Sox; AL) * 2005:

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(Braves; NL) and Alex Rodriguez (Yankees; AL) * 2006: Ryan Howard (Phillies; NL) and

David Ortiz David Américo Ortiz Arias (born November 18, 1975), nicknamed "Big Papi", is a Dominican Americans, Dominican-American former professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1997 ...

(Red Sox; AL) * 2007: Prince Fielder (Brewers; NL) and

(Yankees; AL) * 2008: Ryan Howard (Phillies; NL) * 2009:

(Cardinals; NL), Carlos Peña (Rays; AL) (''tie''), and Mark Teixeira (Yankees; AL) (''tie'') * 2010: Albert Pujols (Cardinals) and José Bautista (Blue Jays; AL) * 2011: Matt Kemp (Los Angeles Dodgers; NL) and José Bautista (Blue Jays; AL) * 2012:

Ryan Braun Ryan Joseph Braun (born November 17, 1983) is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played his entire career for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2007 to 2020. Braun also played right fielder, right ...

(Brewers; NL) and Miguel Cabrera (Tigers; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: * 2016: Chris Carter (right-handed hitter) (Brewers; NL) ''(tie)'', Nolan Arenado (Rockies; NL) ''(tie)'', and Mark Trumbo (Orioles; AL) * 2017:

James "Cool Papa" Bell Legacy Award

The James "Cool Papa" Bell Legacy Award is given annually to the "Stolen Base" leaders in the National and American leagues. * 2001: Juan Pierre (Rockies; NL) (''tie''), and

(Phillies; NL) (''tie'') * 2002: Luis Castillo (Marlins; NL) and Alfonso Soriano (Yankees; AL) * 2003: * 2004: Carl Crawford (Devil Rays; AL) and Scott Podsednik (White Sox; AL) * 2005: Jose Reyes (Mets; NL) and Chone Figgins (Angels; AL) * 2006: Jose Reyes (Mets; NL) and Carl Crawford (Devil Rays; AL) * 2007: Jose Reyes (Mets; NL), Carl Crawford (Devil Rays; AL) (''tie''), and Brian Roberts (Orioles; AL) (''tie'') * 2008: * 2009: Michael Bourn (Astros; NL) and

Jacoby Ellsbury Jacoby McCabe Ellsbury ( ; born September 11, 1983) is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox from 2007 through 2013 and then played for the New York Yankees from 2 ...

(Red Sox; AL) * 2010: Michael Bourn (Astros; NL) and Juan Pierre (White Sox; AL) * 2011: Michael Bourn (Braves; NL), Coco Crisp (Athletics; AL) (''tie''), and Brett Gardner (Yankees) (''tie'') * 2012: Everth Cabrera (Padres; NL) and

(Angels; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: * 2016: Jonathan Villar (Brewers; NL) and Rajai Davis (Indians; AL) * 2017:

Charles Isham "C. I." Taylor Legacy Award

The Charles Isham "C. I." Taylor Legacy Award is given annually to the "Managers of the Year" in the National and American leagues. * 2000: Dusty Baker (Giants; NL) * 2001: * 2002:

Tony La Russa Anthony La Russa Jr. (; born October 4, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player, coach, and manager (baseball), manager. His MLB career has spanned from 1963 to 2022, in several roles. He is the former manager of the St. Louis C ...

(Cardinals; NL) and Mike Scioscia (Angels; AL) * 2003: Dusty Baker (Cubs; NL) * 2004:

(Cardinals; NL) and Buck Showalter (Rangers; AL) * 2005:

Bobby Cox Robert Joe Cox (born May 21, 1941) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). Cox played for the New York Yankees and managed the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays. He is a member of ...

(Braves; NL) and Ozzie Guillen (White Sox; AL) * 2006: Willie Randolph (Mets; NL) and

Jim Leyland James Richard Leyland (born December 15, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player, coach and manager. He serves as a special assistant to the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Leyland led the Florida Marlins to t ...

(Tigers; AL) * 2007: Bob Melvin (Diamondbacks; NL) and Eric Wedge (Indians; AL) * 2008: * 2009: Jim Tracy (Rockies; NL) and Mike Scioscia (Angels; AL) * 2010: Dusty Baker (Reds; NL) and

Ron Washington Ronald Washington (born April 29, 1952) is an American professional baseball Manager (baseball), manager, Coach (baseball), coach, and former infielder. Since November 2023, Washington has been the manager of the Los Angeles Angels of Major Leagu ...

(Rangers; AL) * 2011: Kirk Gibson (Diamondbacks; NL) and Ron Washington (Rangers; AL) * 2012: Dusty Baker (Reds; NL) and Buck Showalter (Orioles; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015:

Joe Maddon Joseph John Maddon (born February 8, 1954) is an American former professional baseball manager (baseball), manager and coach. He has managed the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). After playing ...

(Cubs; NL) and Ned Yost (Royals; AL) * 2016: Dave Roberts (outfielder) (Dodgers; NL) and

Terry Francona Terrence Jon Francona (born April 22, 1959), nicknamed "Tito", is an American professional baseball manager and former player who is the manager of the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously managed the Cleveland Indians/G ...

(Indians; AL) * 2017:

Andrew "Rube" Foster Legacy Award

The Andrew "Rube" Foster Legacy Award is given annually to the "Executives of the Year" in the National and American leagues. * 2000: * 2001: Pat Gillick (Mariners; AL) * 2002: John Schuerholz (Braves; NL) and Bill Stoneman (Angels; AL) * 2003: * 2004: Walt Jocketty (Cardinals; NL) and Terry Ryan (Twins; AL) * 2005: John Schuerholtz (Braves; NL) and Kenny Williams (White Sox; AL) * 2006: Omar Minaya (Mets; NL) and Terry Ryan (Twins; AL) * 2007: Dan O'Dowd (Rockies; NL) and Mark Shapiro (Indians; AL) * 2008: Tony Reagins (Angels; AL) * 2009: Dan O'Dowd (Rockies; NL) and Jack Zduriencik (Mariners: AL) * 2010: Brian Sabean (Giants; NL) and Jon Daniels (Rangers; AL) * 2011: Doug Melvin (Brewers; NL) and Dave Dombrowski (Tigers; AL) * 2012: John Mozeliak (Cardinals; NL) and

Billy Beane William Lamar Beane III (born March 29, 1962) is an American former professional baseball player and current Front office (sports), front office executive. He is currently senior advisor to owner John Fisher (baseball owner), John Fisher and ...

(A's; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: Neal Huntington (Pirates; NL) and Dayton Moore (Royals; AL) * 2016:

Theo Epstein Theo Nathaniel Epstein (born December 29, 1973) is an American Major League Baseball executive who is, since 2024, the senior adviser and part-owner of Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball and Liverpool FC o ...

(Cubs; NL) and Mike Chernoff (baseball) (Indians; AL) * 2017:

Kansas City Monarchs Legacy Award

The Kansas City Monarchs Legacy Award is given annually to the Royals player and/or pitcher of the year. Pop Lloyd Habana

* 2015: Lorenzo Cain * 2016: Eric Hosmer and

Danny Duffy Daniel Richard Duffy (born December 21, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals. After being drafte ...

John Henry "Pop" Lloyd Legacy Award

The John Henry "Pop" Lloyd Legacy Award is given annually in recognition of "Baseball and Community Leadership". * 2007:

Jimmie Lee Solomon Jimmie Lee Solomon (March 11, 1956October 8, 2020) was an American lawyer and baseball executive. He served as the executive vice president of baseball operations in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2005 to 2010, before going on to serve as the ...

(executive vice president of baseball operations, Major League Baseball) * 2008: * 2009: Mike Cameron (Milwaukee Brewers) * 2010: * 2011: Michael Young (Rangers) * 2012: Adam Jones (Orioles)

Sam Lacy Legacy Award

The Sam Lacy Legacy Award is given annually to the "Baseball Writer of the Year". * 2007: Larry Whiteside (''Boston Globe'') (''posthumously'') * 2008: Chris Murray, The Philadelphia Tribune * 2009: Claire Smith (

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) * 2010: * 2011: La Velle E. Neal, III (''

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'') * 2012: Harold Reynolds ( MLB.com)

Jackie Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award

The

Jackie Robinson Jack Roosevelt Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) was an American professional baseball player who became the first Black American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era. Robinson broke the Baseball color line, ...

Lifetime Achievement Award is given annually for "Career Excellence in the Face of Adversity". *2002:

Hank Aaron Henry Louis Aaron (February 5, 1934 – January 22, 2021), nicknamed "Hammer" or "Hammerin' Hank", was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1954 through 1976. Considered one ...

and Frank Robinson (manager of the Montreal Expos and the first African-American manager in the major leagues) * 2003: * 2004:

Rachel Robinson Rachel Annetta Robinson (''née'' Isum; born July 19, 1922) is an American former professor and registered nurse. She is the widow of professional baseball player Jackie Robinson. After her husband's death, she founded the Jackie Robinson Found ...

(educator, philanthropist, and widow of

) * 2005:

Bob Watson Robert José Watson (April 10, 1946May 14, 2020) was an American professional baseball player, Coach (baseball), coach and General manager (baseball), general manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman and left fielder from ...

vice-president of on-field operations for the Major League Baseball * 2006:

Don Newcombe Donald Newcombe (June 14, 1926 – February 19, 2019), nicknamed "Newk", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played ten non-consecutive seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his career in the Negro National League and en ...

(former Negro leagues and Major League great) * 2007: Orestes "Minnie" Minoso (first black player to play for the White Sox, in 1951) * 2008: * 2009: Joe Morgan (baseball analyst, ESPN; former Major League player) * 2010: Frank White (baseball broadcast analyst; former Kansas City Royals infielder) * 2011: Lou Brock (Baseball Hall of Famer) * 2012:

Charley Pride Charley Frank Pride (March 18, 1934 – December 12, 2020) was an American Country music, country singer. Beginning his career as a Negro league baseball player in the early-1950s, he later pursued a career in country music, becoming the gen ...

(Country Music Hall of Famer and former Negro leagues player) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: * 2016: * 2017: Dave Stewart (baseball) (former Major League pitcher, coach, executive, agent, broadcaster) * 2018: * 2019: Sharon Robinson (author, educator, and daughter of

)

John "Buck" O'Neil Legacy Award

The Buck O'Neil Legacy Award is given annually to a local or national corporate/private philanthropist for "Outstanding Support of the NLBM". * 2002: Bruce Boeger (regional director, Lincoln-Mercury) and Joe Sorrentino (senior account executive,

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) * 2003: * 2004: * 2005: Dan Glass (President, Kansas City Royals) and Dave Winfield (Vice President/Senior Advisor, San Diego Padres) * 2006: Ralph Reid (vice president, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sprint Nextel Corporation) and Larry Stewart (chairman, ServiceMark Telecom) * 2007: Spence Heddens (Kansas City Market President,

Bank of America The Bank of America Corporation (Bank of America) (often abbreviated BofA or BoA) is an American multinational investment banking, investment bank and financial services holding company headquartered at the Bank of America Corporate Center in ...

) and Jim Kenney (agency field executive, State Farm Insurance Companies) * 2008: * 2009:

Bud Selig Allan Huber "Bud" Selig (; born July 30, 1934) is an American baseball executive who currently serves as the commissioner emeritus of baseball. Previously, he served as the ninth commissioner of baseball from 1998 to 2015. He initially served a ...

(commissioner, Major League Baseball) * 2010: * 2011: Ollie Gates (owner, Gates & Sons Bar-B-Q) and JE Dunn Construction Company * 2012: Joe Posnanski (sportswriter), and James B. Nutter & Co. (Kansas City business) * 2013: Bob Page (President/CEO of University of Kansas Hospital), and Rick Sutcliffe (pitcher and broadcaster) * 2014: * 2015:

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and Emanuel Cleaver (U.S Congressman) * 2016: * 2017: Frank White and Randall Ferguson, Jr. (civic leader)

References

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