Grouping the Greats
Average number of players elected each year to selected halls of fame (through 1998 inductions):
Baseball Hall of Fame: average three a year
Pro football: five
Pro hockey: four
Basketball: three
Track and field: five
Swimming: six
Pro bowling: two
Pro tennis: three
Pro boxing: 14
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Source: World Features Syndicate
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