1979 Hall of Fame Class
3 inductees honored
The 1979 National Baseball Hall of Fame class inducted 3 members. Hack Wilson, Warren Giles, and Willie Mays were inducted.
Data updated
| Player Name | Category | Voted By | Votes Received | Votes Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hack Wilson | Player | Veterans | - | - |
| Warren Giles | Executive | Veterans | - | - |
| Willie Mays | Player | BBWAA | 409 | 324 |
The 1979 class, member by member
The 1979 inductees were Hack Wilson and Willie Mays (players) and Warren Giles (executive). Hack Wilson and Warren Giles were chosen by the Veterans process. The writers' vote elected Willie Mays; the highest tally in the table is Willie Mays's 409 votes against 324 needed. For Hack Wilson the record shows an outfielder with the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, and Brooklyn Dodgers. The induction of Hack Wilson came posthumously. The Birmingham Black Barons, New York Giants, and San Francisco Giants are where Willie Mays, an outfielder, played. The profile of Hack Wilson, like every member's, shows the 1979 induction beside the career record. Step back to the 1978 class or forward to the 1980 class.
1979 Hall of Fame Class: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1979?
- Hack Wilson, Warren Giles, and Willie Mays were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979.
- How many players entered the Hall of Fame in 1979?
- The 1979 class had 3 members.