Hall of Fame baseball writer Hal McCoy knows a thing or two about our nation’s pastime. Tap into that knowledge by sending an email to [email protected].

Every Hall of Fame plaque still begins with the same 15½ inch by 10¾ inch bronze canvas. What goes on them has evolved over generations.

Ichiro Suzuki, who finished his career with the Miami Marlins from 2015 to 2017, will join the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.