Born: September 24, 1964
Hometown: Miami, FL
Year Induction: 2012
Mississippi State (1982-1985)
Palmeiro finished his career with more home runs than Reggie Jackson, more total bases than Frank Robinson, more extra base hits than Lou Gehrig and batted in more runs than Honus Wagner. During his professional career, he stayed involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He has provided substantial financial assistance to enhance athletics facilities in the Dallas area and provided much of the funding of the indoor athletics practice facility at Mississippi State, a structure that bears his name.
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