Conversation so far:
what was the selection for the veterans committee like?
selection of these two pitchers from the period between 1890 and 1916 was roundly applauded, but it was noted that stars of the earlier era had been ignored.
who was ignored?
CANNOTANSWER.
can you tell me more about the selection?
On May 9, 1949, it was announced that two pitchers had been selected:  Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown.

Question: who was the other player?
Self-contained rewrite: In addition to Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown, who was the other player selected for the Veterans Committee on May 9. 1949?