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Cardinals Hall of Fame Adds Pujols, Molina, and Early-Era Pitcher Bill Sherdel

The selections showcase how the team blends fan voting with committee picks.

Oct 4, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (left) and designated hitter Albert Pujols (right) receive commemorative bases from the Pittsburgh Pirates in honor of their upcoming retirement from baseball before the game at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The club said Friday the fan vote elected Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina to the 2026 Cardinals Hall of Fame class.
  • Left-hander Bill Sherdel, a Cardinal from 1918 to 1930 and briefly in 1932, was chosen through the team’s Red Ribbon Committee for earlier-era players.
  • The team plans an induction ceremony later this season, with one report citing Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 as the target date.
  • Pujols finished with 703 home runs, three NL MVP awards, and was an 11-time All-Star for St. Louis, while Molina earned 10 All-Star nods, nine Gold Gloves, and anchored two World Series winners.
  • The Cardinals Hall of Fame uses a fan ballot for modern stars and a committee review for historical figures, a setup that recognizes contributions across eras and feeds into broader Hall of Fame legacies.