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Former Yankees owner Ruppert, umpire Hank O’Day, player Deacon White elected to baseball Hall

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Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro talks about the selections made to the baseball Hall of Fame by the pre-integration era committee at the baseball winter meetings on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. Niekro serves on the committee. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Former New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert, longtime umpire Hank O’Day and barehanded catcher Deacon White have been elected to the baseball Hall of Fame for their excellence through the first half of the 20th century.

The trio was picked by the Hall’s pre-integration committee. The announcement was made Monday at the winter meetings.

Induction ceremonies will be held July 28.

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