recipients, along with six additional broadcasting historians or columnists: Bob Costas (NBC), Barry Horn (The Dallas Morning News), Stan Isaacs (formerly of New York Newsday), Ted Patterson (historian), Curt Smith (historian) and Larry Stewart (Los Angeles Times). The ballots were cast prior to the death of Curt Gowdy on February 20. The members voted by mail, and based the selection on the following criteria: longevity; continuity with a club; honors, including national assignments such as the World Series and All-Star Games; and popularity with fans. References Further reading Hall of Fame publications (from the Internet Archive): Baseball Hall of Fame to Receive Funds from Major League Baseball to Implement African-American Baseball History Study Press Release — July 20, 2000; retrieved from the Internet Archive National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Selects Research Team to Complete African-American Baseball History Study Press Release — February 14, 2001; retrieved from the Internet Archive A Brief History of Elections of Negro Leagues Candidates Published 2006; retrieved from the Internet Archive Seventeen from Negro Leagues, Pre-Negro leagues Eras Elected to the Hall of Fame by Special Committee Press Release — February 27, 2006; retrieved from the Internet Archive Transcript of Negro Leagues, Pre-Negro leagues Special Election Results Announcement Transcript — February 27, 2006; retrieved from the Internet Archive External links 2006 Election at www.bbwaa.com Baseball Hall of Fame balloting Hall of Fame balloting Negro league baseball 2006 in American sports