1982 Hall of Fame Class
4 inductees honored
The 1982 National Baseball Hall of Fame class inducted 4 members. Frank Robinson, Hank Aaron, Happy Chandler, and Travis Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Robinson | Player | BBWAA | 370 | 312 |
| Hank Aaron | Player | BBWAA | 406 | 312 |
| Happy Chandler | Executive | Veterans | - | - |
| Travis Jackson | Player | Veterans | - | - |
The 1982 class, member by member
Grouped by category, 1982 brought in Frank Robinson, Hank Aaron, and Travis Jackson (players) and Happy Chandler (executive). The writers' vote elected Frank Robinson and Hank Aaron; the highest tally in the table is Hank Aaron's 406 votes against 312 needed. The vote column reads Hank Aaron 406 and Frank Robinson 370, against 312 needed. Of the 1982 writers' selections, Frank Robinson drew the fewest votes, 370. Happy Chandler and Travis Jackson were chosen by the Veterans process. Frank Robinson is listed as an outfielder whose clubs included the Cincinnati Redlegs, Cincinnati Reds, and Baltimore Orioles. Hank Aaron is listed as an outfielder whose clubs included the Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves, and Milwaukee Brewers. The season rows put Travis Jackson, a shortstop, with the New York Giants. Every member of the 1982 class was alive at induction, according to the player records. The profile of Frank Robinson, like every member's, shows the 1982 induction beside the career record. Neighboring classes: 1981 class, 1983 class.
1982 Hall of Fame Class: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982?
- Frank Robinson, Hank Aaron, Happy Chandler, and Travis Jackson were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
- How many players entered the Hall of Fame in 1982?
- The 1982 class had 4 members.