FERRUM, Va. —Â Former Ferrum College and Major League Baseball standout Billy Wagner has been selected for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The seven-time MLB All-Star had a record-setting baseball career at Ferrum from 1991-93 before being drafted by the Astros in 1993. In his tenth and final year on the ballot, Wagner received over 82.5% of the total votes cast, exceeding the 75% minimum required to be inducted.
Ferrum College President Mirta Martin was among the Wagner supporters who learned of his induction during a watch party held this evening in Franklin Hall.
“We are incredibly proud to celebrate Billy Wagner’s induction into the MLB Hall of Fame,” said Dr. Martin. “As one of our distinguished alumni, Billy exemplifies the values of excellence, hard work, and perseverance, as well as our motto, ‘Not Self, But Others,’ that we strive to instill in our students. His remarkable achievements bring great honor to Ferrum College, and we are proud to call him a Ferrum Panther. He continues to inspire our campus community and beyond with his dedication, accomplishments, and relentless pursuit of excellence.”