
The thrill of baseball is timeless—loved for the crack of the bat, the sprint to first base, and the suspense of a close call at home plate. The nostalgia of powerful sluggers who send balls soaring over the fence, crafty pitchers who throw off batters with their precision, and agile fielders who make impossible catches adds to the excitement of the game. Over the years, the game has seen the best of each action from electrifying players who have given their all to the pitch. Going by the Baseball Hall of Fame records, here are 5 of the oldest living Hall of Famers whose impressive careers have left a mark on the game.
Luis Aparicio (90 years old)

Luis Aparicio, one of the finest shortstops in baseball history, became a Hall of Fame inductee in 1984. Aparicio made his MLB debut on April 17, 1956, with the Chicago White Sox. Known for his speed and defensive prowess, Aparicio led the U.S. league in stolen bases from 1956 to 1964. He retired with a total of 506 stolen bases, 2,677 hits, and a .262 batting average. Aparicio, a ten-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove winner, played a crucial role in the White Sox’s 1959 American League pennant victory.
Sandy Koufax (88 years old)

Koufax’s peak years from 1962 to 1966 are considered some of the greatest ever for a pitcher, earning him three Cy Young Awards and an MVP in 1963. He also pitched four no-hitters, including a perfect game in 1965, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1972. Debuting on June 24, 1955, with the Brooklyn Dodgers, never leaving the team and transitioning with the team to Los Angeles. Known for his powerful left arm and devastating curveball, he achieved a career record of 2.76 ERA and 2,396 strikeouts.
Bud Selig (89 years old)

Currently a Commissioner Emeritus, Bud Selig, known for his transformative tenure as the Commissioner of Major League Baseball (MLB), was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017. Selig’s impact on the game is profound, having served as the acting commissioner from 1992 and as the official commissioner from 1998 to 2015. During his leadership, Selig introduced significant changes that shaped modern baseball, including the introduction of the wild card, interleague play, and the expansion of the postseason.
Pat Gillick (86 years old)

Starting his career in baseball with the Houston Astros, Pat Gillick later became the GM of the Blue Jays in 1978, playing a key role in reinventing the franchise into a powerhouse. A master architect of successful baseball teams, Pat Gillick became a Hall of Fame inductee in 2011. Gillick’s career as a general manager is marked by his exceptional ability to build winning teams, leading to World Series championships with the Toronto Blue Jays in ’92–93 and with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008.
Juan Marichal (86 years old)

Known for his high leg kick and pinpoint control, Marichal made his MLB debut on July 19, 1960, with the San Francisco Giants, where he spent the majority of his career. Over his 16-season career, Marichal accumulated 243 wins, a 2.89 ERA, and 2,303 strikeouts. He was a ten-time All-Star and one of the most dominant pitchers of the 1960s. Marichal’s career highlights include a memorable 16-inning shutout duel against Warren Spahn in 1963 and leading the league in wins twice. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1983.