1967 Hall of Fame Class
3 inductees honored
The 1967 National Baseball Hall of Fame class inducted 3 members. Branch Rickey, Lloyd Waner, and Red Ruffing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Rickey | Pioneer/Executive | Veterans | 12 | 9 |
| Lloyd Waner | Player | Veterans | 12 | 9 |
| Red Ruffing | Player | Run Off | 266 | - |
The 1967 class, member by member
The 1967 inductees were Lloyd Waner and Red Ruffing (players) and Branch Rickey (pioneer/executive). Branch Rickey and Lloyd Waner were chosen by the Veterans process. The table records 12 votes for Branch Rickey, with 9 needed. Red Ruffing was chosen by the Run Off process. The season rows put Branch Rickey, a catcher, with the St. Louis Browns and New York Highlanders. Branch Rickey was inducted after death, according to the player record. The Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Braves, and Cincinnati Reds are where Lloyd Waner, an outfielder, played. The season rows put Red Ruffing, a pitcher, with the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Chicago White Sox. The profiles linked above carry the 1967 induction and the statistics behind it. Neighboring classes: 1966 class, 1968 class.
1967 Hall of Fame Class: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1967?
- Branch Rickey, Lloyd Waner, and Red Ruffing were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1967.
- How many players entered the Hall of Fame in 1967?
- The 1967 class had 3 members.