The Hall of Fame is often thought of primarily in terms of the latter. In articles and discussions on baseball, the adjective Hall-of-Fame or the noun Hall-of-Famer refers most often to the list of these honorees, rather than the physical museum. The Hall's motto is "Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, Connecting Generations". * Members of the Hall of Fame (alphabetical listing) * Members of the Hall of Fame (by year of election)