In 1997, the day before he turned 94, he was named winner of the J. G. Taylor Spink Award for meritorious contributions to baseball writing.

It recognizes a sportswriter "for meritorious contributions to baseball writing".

This award is given to a single individual each year that has made significant and meritorious contributions to the competitive intelligence profession.

He was the 1986 recipient of the J. G. Taylor Spink Award for "meritorious contributions to baseball writing."

The Kenneth A. Spencer Award recognizes meritorious contributions to the field of agricultural and food chemistry.

(On that last there is a footnote: made to the reporting individual's spouse in recognition of her meritorious public contribution as president of the chapter.)

It recognizes individuals who have made an "especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of Pakistan, world peace, cultural or other significant public endeavors".

It is awarded for meritorious contribution to the advancement of components, electronic packaging or manufacturing technologies.

In 1969, the Association of American Geographers cited him for meritorious contributions to the field.

The award, presented the following year at the annual induction ceremony at the Baseball Hall of Fame, is given for "meritorious contributions to baseball writing".