John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies Larry Walker paused a moment from signing autographs to pose for the camera with the fans after the Rockies workout at Coors Field on Monday, April 1, 2001.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies Larry Walker poses with the Silver Bat award he was given at the opening ceremonies at Coors Filed on April 12, 1999.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies Larry Walker rounds 1st base after hitting a home run off of starting Mariners pitcher Frankie Rodriquez, foreground, in the 3rd inning at Coors Field in Denver on May 8, 1999. Walker left game after that at bat with a tooth problem.
Denver Post fileLarry Walker celebrated his winning home run on Aug. 18, 1999 at Coors Field.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostLarry Walker hits a two run home run in the fourth inning against St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday evening April 4, 2001.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado's Larry Walker singles from St. Louis' Matt Morris in the 2nd inning at Coors Field on Thursday. Colorado won 11-2.
From left, Colorado's Todd Helton, Larry Walker and Ron Gant celebrate Gant's home run from St. Louis' Matt Morris in the 1st inning at Coors Field on April 6, 2001. Colorado won 11-2. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Rockies' Larry Walker in the outfield during a game against the New York Mets at Coors Field in Denver on May 10, 2001.
John Leyba, The Denver PostSt. Louis Cardinals Larry Walker signs autographs for fans during batting practice at Coors Field in Denver on May 31, 2005.
John Leyba, The Denver PostSt. Louis Cardinals Larry Walker signs an autograph baseball for a fan during batting practice at Coors Field in Denver on May 31, 2005.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies Larry Walker watches his hit leave the park over the left field wall for a home run in the 7th inning to bring the Rockies within one run of the Indians at Coors Field on June 16, 2002. The Indians held on for the 5-4 win over the Rockies and take two games of three.
Standing from left front, Colorado Rockies' Juan Uribe, Justin Speier and Larry Walker (33) welcome teammate Todd Helton, back to camera, as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning off Florida Marlins' Braden Looper to give the Rockies a 5-4 victory in Denver on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Chris Carlson, The Associated PressColorado Rockies' Larry Walker tosses his bat after striking out to Los Angeles Dodgers closer Eric Gagne during the ninth inning in Los Angeles on Friday, Aug. 29, 2003. The Dodgers won 6-4.
Tony Dejak, The Associated PressColorado Rockies' Larry Walker is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run off Cleveland Indians' Jason Davis in the second inning Friday, June 25, 2004, in Cleveland.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies' Larry Walker acknowledges the crowd after becoming the 234th player in MLB history and first Canadian-born player to reach the 2,000-hit plateau at Coors Field in Denver on June 30, 2004. He had the hit off of Milwaukee Brewers' Ben Sheets in the 4th inning. Walker had a double on the hit.
Mike Mergen, The Associated PressPhiladelphia Phillies second baseman David Bell (4) leaps out of the way after forcing out Colorado Rockies Larry Walker (34) at second base in the top of the sixth inning in Philadelphia, Wednesday, April 23, 2003. Colorado's Preston Wilson was doubled up on the play.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostColorado Rockies outfielder Larry Walker poses for a portrait with his motorcycle on July 25, 2000.
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Colorado Rockies Larry Walker paused a moment from signing autographs to pose for the camera with the fans after the Rockies workout at Coors Field on Monday, April 1, 2001.
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Getting your player ready...
Larry Walker was an electrifying, unforgettable baseball player.
Tuesday, he became an immortal when he was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his 10th and final year on the ballot. When Walker is formally inducted July 26 in Cooperstown, N.Y., he will be the first Rockies player ever enshrined.