1970 Hall of Fame Class
4 inductees honored
The 1970 National Baseball Hall of Fame class inducted 4 members. Earle Combs, Ford Frick, Jesse Haines, and Lou Boudreau were inducted.
Data updated
| Player Name | Category | Voted By | Votes Received | Votes Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earle Combs | Player | Veterans | - | - |
| Ford Frick | Executive | Veterans | - | - |
| Jesse Haines | Player | Veterans | - | - |
| Lou Boudreau | Player | BBWAA | 232 | 225 |
The 1970 class, member by member
Grouped by category, 1970 brought in Earle Combs, Jesse Haines, and Lou Boudreau (players) and Ford Frick (executive). Earle Combs, Ford Frick, and Jesse Haines were chosen by the Veterans process. The writers' vote elected Lou Boudreau; the highest tally in the table is Lou Boudreau's 232 votes against 225 needed. Earle Combs, an outfielder, played for the New York Yankees. Jesse Haines is listed as a pitcher whose clubs included the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals. For Lou Boudreau the record shows a shortstop with the Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox. Every member of the 1970 class was alive at induction, according to the player records. The profiles linked above carry the 1970 induction and the statistics behind it. Neighboring classes: 1969 class, 1971 class.
1970 Hall of Fame Class: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1970?
- Earle Combs, Ford Frick, Jesse Haines, and Lou Boudreau were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1970.
- How many players entered the Hall of Fame in 1970?
- The 1970 class had 4 members.