Dave Parker passed away less than a month away from his induction ceremony, making his son's speech hit that much harder as it happened. Dave Parker II even mentioned that he died while writing his Hall of Fame speech.

Speaking to the crowd, Ichiro listed a few of historic achievements to set up the joke about the lone writer's snub. After the vote, Ichiro had offered to host the writer at his home for dinner, but on Sunday, he jokingly made a point to rescind that offer.

Antonio Gates thought his path to a Hall of Fame career would have been in basketball. Instead, he became one of the best tight ends in NFL history. Gates will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, getting elected to Canton without playing college football.

Dave Parker's Hall of Fame plaque reads, "Superstar outfielder delivered on the confidence he brought to the ballpark."

The class will join the likes of Selena Quintanilla, Sandra Day O'Connor, Claudia "Lady Bird" Johnson, Ann Richards and Opal Lee.