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Morris, a pitcher, and Trammell, a shortstop,
both failed to gain entry during their 15 years on the regular
ballot. Morris gained two-thirds of the vote in 2012 -- his 13th
time on the ballot -- but didn't receive the required 75 percent
in either of his final two years.
In balloting by the 16-member Modern Era panel, with 12 votes
needed for election, Morris got 14 votes and Trammell received
13.
Ted Simmons, an eight-time All-Star catcher, just missed
election to Cooperstown, getting 11 votes.
"I'm so proud that Jack and I will be going in together,"
Trammell said.
Morris added, "I can't think of a better scenario to go in with
a former teammate and a guy that I respect and love so much, and
I know it's going to be good day.
"It's going to be a warm and fuzzy day for Tigers fans because
the tradition of Tiger baseball is magnified because of finally
getting acknowledged from that great '84 team."
Morris (now 62) and Trammell (now 59) were teammates on the
powerhouse 1984 Tigers team that defeated the San Diego Padres
in five games to win the World Series.
Morris, a five-time All-Star, compiled a 254-186 record in 18
big-league seasons with the Tigers (1977-90), Minnesota Twins
(1991), Toronto Blue Jays (1992-93) and Cleveland Indians
(1994). He had a high 3.90 ERA but pitched 28 shutouts and had
175 complete games.
Morris won 20 or more games on three occasions. He also was MVP
of the 1991 World Series for the Twins and was 7-4 with a 3.80
ERA in 13 overall postseason starts. He won another championship
with the Blue Jays in 1992.
Trammell played his entire 20-year career with the Tigers and
batted .285 with 185 homers and 1,003 RBIs. He had 2,365 career
hits and stole 236 bases and was a five-time Gold Glove winner.
The six-time All-Star's best season was 1987, when he
established career highs of 28 homers, 105 RBIs and a .343
batting average. He finished second in the American League MVP
balloting behind Toronto's George Bell.
Trammell was MVP of the 1984 World Series when he batted .450
with two homers against his hometown Padres. Overall, he hit
.333 with three homers and 11 RBIs in 13 postseason games.
Candidates passed over were pitchers Tommy John and Luis Tiant,
catcher Ted Simmons, first basemen Steve Garvey and Don
Mattingly, outfielders Dale Murphy and Dave Parker and former
players union executive Marvin Miller.
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