1985 Hall of Fame Class

The 1985 class, member by member

By category, the 1985 class breaks down as Arky Vaughan, Enos Slaughter, Hoyt Wilhelm, and Lou Brock (players). The Voted By column lists Veterans for Arky Vaughan and Enos Slaughter. The writers' vote elected Hoyt Wilhelm and Lou Brock; the highest tally in the table is Hoyt Wilhelm's 331 votes against 297 needed. By votes received: Hoyt Wilhelm 331 and Lou Brock 315; the line to clear was 297. Lou Brock's 315 was the smallest winning total in the 1985 vote. The season rows put Arky Vaughan, a shortstop, with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Dodgers. The induction of Arky Vaughan came posthumously. The St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, and Kansas City Athletics are where Enos Slaughter, an outfielder, played. The New York Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, and Cleveland Indians are where Hoyt Wilhelm, a pitcher, played. The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals are where Lou Brock, an outfielder, played. The profile of Arky Vaughan, like every member's, shows the 1985 induction beside the career record. The 1985 class sits between the 1984 class and the 1986 class.