1981 Hall of Fame Class
3 inductees honored
The 1981 National Baseball Hall of Fame class inducted 3 members. Bob Gibson, Johnny Mize, and Rube Foster were inducted.
Data updated
| Player Name | Category | Voted By | Votes Received | Votes Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Gibson | Player | BBWAA | 337 | 301 |
| Johnny Mize | Player | Veterans | - | - |
| Rube Foster | Player | Veterans | - | - |
The 1981 class, member by member
Grouped by category, 1981 brought in Bob Gibson, Johnny Mize, and Rube Foster (players). Johnny Mize and Rube Foster were chosen by the Veterans process. The writers' vote elected Bob Gibson; the highest tally in the table is Bob Gibson's 337 votes against 301 needed. The St. Louis Cardinals is where Bob Gibson, a pitcher, played. The St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, and New York Yankees are where Johnny Mize, a first baseman, played. The Cuban X Giants, Philadelphia Giants, and Chicago Leland Giants are where Rube Foster, a pitcher, played. The induction of Rube Foster came posthumously. The profile of Bob Gibson, like every member's, shows the 1981 induction beside the career record. Neighboring classes: 1980 class, 1982 class.
1981 Hall of Fame Class: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1981?
- Bob Gibson, Johnny Mize, and Rube Foster were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981.
- How many players entered the Hall of Fame in 1981?
- The 1981 class had 3 members.