Barry Larkin, Hall of Famer
Date: 1/9/2012 Album ID: 1392434
Photos by St. Louis Post-Dispatch staff and the Associated Press
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In his second year of eligibility, former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame, the 22nd shortstop to advance to Cooperstown.
Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin, foreground, reacts after hitting a pinch hit two-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kiko Calero in the bottom of the ninth inning, Tuesday, May 6, 2003, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won, 6-5. Larkin was making his first appearance since coming off the disabled list. (AP Photo/Uhlman)
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ST. LOUIS - JULY 7: So Taguchi #99 of the St. Louis Cardinals steals second safely despite the efforts of Barry Larkin #11 of the Cincinnati Reds July 7, 2004 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** So Taguchi;Barry Larkin
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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin (11) leaves the field with trainer Greg Lynn at the end of the fourth inning, Wednesday, July 26, 2000, against the Houston Astros in Cincinnati. Larkin dislocated the pinkie finger on his right hand catching a fly ball by Houston Astros' Mitch Meluskey and left the game. X-rays were negative and Larkin is expected to be ready to play as soon as Friday. (AP Photo/David Kohl)
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The Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin dives for a ground ball on a base hit by the Seattle Mariners' Jeff Cirillo in the seventh inning 19 June 2002 in Cincinnati, OH.     AFP PHOTO/Mike SIMONS
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Cincinnati Reds' Adam Dunn, right, is congratulated by Ken Griffey Jr., left, and Barry Larkin, center, after Dunn hit a grand slam off Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Ruben Quevedo in the first inning, Monday, May 6, 2002, in Cincinnati. Larkin is giving the 'hook em horns' sign for the University of Texas where Dunn played quarterback. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
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St. Louis Cardinals' Edgar Renteria (3) is forced out at second base as Cincinnati Reds' shortstop Barry Larkin (11) throws to first to complete the double play after a Reggie Sanders ground ball in the fifth inning, Thursday, August 26, 2004, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)
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Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin celebrates after scoring the winning run against the Chicago Cubs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Monday, April 1, 2002, in Cincinnati. Cubs catcher Robert Machado is at right. Larkin scored on a sacrifice fly by Aaron Boone to win the game 5-4. (AP Photo/David Kohl)
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Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr., right, picks up shortstop Barry Larkin while running on the field at the beginning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, July 22, 2000 in Cincinnati. The Reds were waiting to see if Larkin will approve a trade to the New York Mets.  (AP Photo/David Kohl)
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** FILE ** St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith wears a Schottzie hat presented to him by Reds owner Marge Schott, left, as they pose with Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin, right, Friday, Sept. 20, 1996 in Cincinnati. Schott, the tough-talking, chain-smoking owner of the Cincinnati Reds who won a World Series but was repeatedly suspended for offensive remarks, died Tuesday, Narch 2, 2004 a hospital spokeswoman said. She was 75. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
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Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin points to the crowd after hitting a  home run off San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Clement in the fourth inning Saturday, June 24, 2000, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)
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Philadelphia Phillies' Doug Glanville is forced out at second while Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin throws to first to get out Ron Gant for the double play in the first inning Friday, Aug. 13, 1999, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)
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Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin (11) and Ken Griffey Jr. celebrate their 4-3 win over the Houston Astros Monday, May 15, 2000, in Houston. Griffey's eighth-inning two-run homer put the game just out of Houston's reach.  (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
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Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin connects on the first of his two home runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, July 11, 1998 in Phoenix, a two-run shot in the eighth inning against Willie Blair. Larkin hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning as the Reds defeated the Diamondbacks 8-0. (AP Photo/Ken Levine)
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** FILE** Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin, shown tipping his hat to the crowd after playing his final game with the Reds, Oct. 3, 2004, in Cincinnati, has received interest from several clubs as a free agent, but will probably retire according to his agent.   The Reds told Larkin in October that they would not offer him a contract for a 20th season in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)
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Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin (11) connects during the third inning of an exhibition game against the Kansas City Royals Monday, March 26, 2001, in Baseball City, Fla. Larkin grounded out on the play. (AP Photo/Don Frazier)
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13 May, 2003 --  Cincinnati shortstop Barry Larkin grimaces as he runs for third on a single by Sean Casey in second inning action during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo.  Larkin left the game with a strained calf.  In background is second base umpire Ed Rapuano.
POST-DISPATCH PHOTO BY CHRIS LEE
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7 July, 2004 -- Cincinnati shortstop Barry Larkin looks to the umpire after he thought he tagged out Cardinals' So Taguchi who stole second base in the sixth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo.
POST-DISPATCH PHOTO BY CHRIS LEE
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FILE - In this July 19, 2008 file photo, Cincinnati Reds' Hall of Fame 2008 inductee Barry Larkin holds up his plaque after ceremonies before a Reds and New York Mets baseball game in Cincinnati. Larkin has been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. The shortstop received 86 percent of the vote in balloting announced Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. (AP Photo/ Tony Tribble, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 13, 1990 file photo, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin does a flip after the Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 at Riverfront Stadium,  to win the NLCS, in Cincinnati, Oh.  Larkin has been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. The shortstop received 86 percent of the vote in balloting announced Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 12, 1990 file photo, members of the Cincinnati Reds, including Barry Larkin, wearing hat and facing camera at far right, celebrate on the field following their clinching of the NLCS over the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 2-1 win, at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati.  Larkin has been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. The shortstop received 86 percent of the vote in balloting announced Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy, File)
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