Pirates announce 2026 Hall of Fame class including Candelaria and Wilson
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates have revealed their 2026 Hall of Fame class, which includes John Candelaria, Wilbur Cooper, and Jack Wilson. The announcement was made on June 10, 2026. Candelaria and Cooper are recognized for their impactful pitching careers, while Wilson is honored for his contributions as a shortstop. The induction ceremony will take place on September 3, followed by a special recognition during a game against the Angels on September 4. This year’s class expands the Pirates Hall of Fame, launched in 2022, to 32 members.
- •Candelaria spent 12 seasons with the Pirates, including a World Series win in 1979.
- •Cooper is the franchise’s all-time leader in wins with 202.
- •Wilson's career with the Pirates included an All-Star selection in 2004.
- •The Hall of Fame ceremony is set for September 3, 2026.
- •The Pirates Hall of Fame now consists of 32 inductees.
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates announce 2026 Hall of Fame inductees
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Cooper, Candelaria, Wilson Join Exclusive Club
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Announce 2026 Hall of Fame Class; Candelaria, Wilson Get In
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"The Pirates announced on Wednesday that the Class of 2026 will feature Wilbur Cooper, John Candelaria and Jack Wilson.
"The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the 2026 class of inductees to the team’s Hall of Fame.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 11:17 PMPirates announce 2026 Hall of Fame inductees
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the 2026 class of inductees to the team’s Hall of Fame.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 10:34 PMPirates Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Cooper, Candelaria, Wilson Join Exclusive Club
The Pirates announced on Wednesday that the Class of 2026 will feature Wilbur Cooper, John Candelaria and Jack Wilson.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 10:24 PMPirates Announce 2026 Hall of Fame Class; Candelaria, Wilson Get In
The Pittsburgh Pirates will have three new members joining the franchise Hall of Fame this year. It was announced on […] The post Pirates Announce 2026 Hall of Fame Class; Candelaria, Wilson Get In appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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