1951 Hall of Fame Class
2 inductees honored
The 1951 National Baseball Hall of Fame class inducted 2 members. Jimmie Foxx and Mel Ott were inducted.
Data updated
Votes received as a percentage of the threshold that electorate required. 100% is election.
| Player Name | Category | Voted By | Votes Received | Votes Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmie Foxx | Player | BBWAA | 179 | 170 |
| Mel Ott | Player | BBWAA | 197 | 170 |
The 1951 class, member by member
The 1951 inductees were Jimmie Foxx and Mel Ott (players). The writers' vote elected Jimmie Foxx and Mel Ott; the highest tally in the table is Mel Ott's 197 votes against 170 needed. By votes received: Mel Ott 197 and Jimmie Foxx 179; the line to clear was 170. Of the 1951 writers' selections, Jimmie Foxx drew the fewest votes, 179. Jimmie Foxx played mostly as a first baseman, for the Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs. For Mel Ott the record shows an outfielder with the New York Giants. Follow any name to the player page, where the Hall of Fame line reads 1951. The 1951 class sits between the 1949 class and the 1952 class.
1951 Hall of Fame Class: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1951?
- Jimmie Foxx and Mel Ott were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1951.
- How many players entered the Hall of Fame in 1951?
- The 1951 class had 2 members.