Hall of Fame running back and Southern University coach Marshall Faulk has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
The outfielder was joined by pitcher CC Sabathia, also elected in his first year of eligibility, and closer Billy Wagner, who made it in his final try on the writers' ballot.
Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons of The Doobie Brothers learned they were among this year's inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
NASCAR released a statement from Allison's family that said he died at home in Mooresville, North Carolina.
The 49ers announced that five-time Pro Bowl pick Frank Gore will be the newest inductee into the Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame.
Orlando Cepeda, the San Francisco Giants legend nicknamed "Baby Bull" who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86.