1963 Hall of Fame Class
4 inductees honored
The 1963 National Baseball Hall of Fame class inducted 4 members. Elmer Flick, Eppa Rixey, John Clarkson, and Sam Rice were inducted.
Data updated
| Player Name | Category | Voted By | Votes Received | Votes Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer Flick | Player | Veterans | - | - |
| Eppa Rixey | Player | Veterans | - | - |
| John Clarkson | Player | Veterans | - | - |
| Sam Rice | Player | Veterans | - | - |
The 1963 class, member by member
By category, the 1963 class breaks down as Elmer Flick, Eppa Rixey, John Clarkson, and Sam Rice (players). The Voted By column lists Veterans for Elmer Flick, Eppa Rixey, John Clarkson, and Sam Rice. Elmer Flick is listed as an outfielder whose clubs included the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics, and Cleveland Bronchos. Eppa Rixey played mostly as a pitcher, for the Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds. The season rows put John Clarkson, a pitcher, with the Worcester Ruby Legs, Chicago White Stockings, and Boston Beaneaters. John Clarkson was inducted after death, according to the player record. For Sam Rice the record shows an outfielder with the Washington Senators and Cleveland Indians. The profiles linked above carry the 1963 induction and the statistics behind it. The 1963 class sits between the 1962 class and the 1964 class.
1963 Hall of Fame Class: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1963?
- Elmer Flick, Eppa Rixey, John Clarkson, and Sam Rice were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1963.
- How many players entered the Hall of Fame in 1963?
- The 1963 class had 4 members.