For the past 60 years, The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame has honored and inducted over 780 incredible men and women who have made a lasting impact in Pennsylvania through extraordinary athletic achievement and contributions. Whether these activities have been achieved on or off the field, we honor them. Through our future virtual museum, we educate and celebrate their achievements for years to come.
The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame’s 2025 Induction Ceremony and Dinner is Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel.
Eddie S. Plank
Deceased
Year Inducted:1972
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Plank pitched for Gettysburg College although not enrolled there. He was attending a prep school associated with the college. He signed his first pro contract with Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics in 1901. He was 17-13 with 28 complete games his first season. Plank won 20 games in 1902, helping the Athletics win the American League pennant. He won 23 in 1903 and led the league in starts. He made his first trip to the World Series in 2005. He started two games and gave up only three runs in 17 innings but did not get a win. The Athletics went to the World Series in 2011 (Champs) and 2014 (Losers). Plank won two games in the 2011 Series and lost in 2014. During his time with the Athletics he was the most consistent pitcher in the game, winning over 20 games seven times. In his four World Series he had an ERA of 1.32, but only a 2—5 record. For his career, Plank had a record of 326-194, an ERA of 2.35 and 2,246 strikeouts. He is on the “Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame”.
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