Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees

Buck O'Neil was instrumental in the founding of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Mo. (Public domain)

The Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award is presented by the Hall of Fame's Board of Directors not more than once every three years to honor an individual whose extraordinary efforts enhanced baseball's positive impact on society, broadened the game's appeal, and whose character, integrity and dignity are comparable to the qualities exhibited by O'Neil. The Award, named after John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil, was first given in 2008, with O'Neil being the first recipient.

A bronze statue of O'Neil was dedicated in the Museum in 2008 accompanied by a list of award recipients. Each honoree will receive a smaller statue at the Induction Ceremony during Hall of Fame Weekend. Below is a complete list of Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.

2008 — Buck O'Neil