Robin Roberts & The Whiz Kids January 22

On January 22 1976 —  Pitchers RobinRoberts and Bob Lemon arevoted into the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America.Roberts led the National League in starts and innings pitched for five straightseasons and was tops in victories for four consecutive years on his way to 286career wins. Lemon earned 20 victories six times and won 207 career games.RobinRoberts was the ace of the Phillies staff for most of his 14 years in abrilliant 19-season Major League career. The durable workhorse with a superiorfastball and pinpoint control won 286 games and compiled six consecutive20-victory seasons. In 1950, he paced the Phils to their first flag in 35 yearswith a 20-11 record. A tough competitor, he was a frequent league leader invictories, innings pitched, complete games, shutouts and strikeouts, toppingthe National League in wins from 1952-55.Bob Lemon realized his destiny as apitcher eight years after making his professional debut as aninfielder-outfielder. At the age of 25, he embarked on a Major League pitchingcareer that included seven 20-win seasons over a nine-year span. The right-handedace became a key factor in Cleveland’s 1948 and ’54 pennant drives, postingrecords of 20-14 and 23-7, respectively. After his playing days, Lemon became asuccessful manager, leading the Yankees to the world championship in 1978.