1952 Hall of Fame Class
2 inductees honored
The 1952 National Baseball Hall of Fame class inducted 2 members. Harry Heilmann and Paul Waner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Heilmann | Player | BBWAA | 203 | 176 |
| Paul Waner | Player | BBWAA | 195 | 176 |
The 1952 class, member by member
By category, the 1952 class breaks down as Harry Heilmann and Paul Waner (players). Harry Heilmann and Paul Waner came through the BBWAA ballot, with Harry Heilmann receiving the most votes, 203 (176 were needed). By votes received: Harry Heilmann 203 and Paul Waner 195; the line to clear was 176. Of the 1952 writers' selections, Paul Waner drew the fewest votes, 195. Harry Heilmann played mostly as an outfielder, for the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds. The induction of Harry Heilmann came posthumously. Paul Waner, an outfielder, played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Brooklyn Dodgers, and Boston Braves. Paul Waner's page and the others list 1952 as the induction year. Before 1952 came the 1951 class; after it, the 1953 class.
1952 Hall of Fame Class: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1952?
- Harry Heilmann and Paul Waner were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1952.
- How many players entered the Hall of Fame in 1952?
- The 1952 class had 2 members.