1986 Hall of Fame Class
3 inductees honored
The 1986 National Baseball Hall of Fame class inducted 3 members. Bobby Doerr, Ernie Lombardi, and Willie McCovey were inducted.
Data updated
| Player Name | Category | Voted By | Votes Received | Votes Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Doerr | Player | Veterans | - | - |
| Ernie Lombardi | Player | Veterans | - | - |
| Willie McCovey | Player | BBWAA | 346 | 319 |
The 1986 class, member by member
The 1986 inductees were Bobby Doerr, Ernie Lombardi, and Willie McCovey (players). Bobby Doerr and Ernie Lombardi were chosen by the Veterans process. The writers' vote elected Willie McCovey; the highest tally in the table is Willie McCovey's 346 votes against 319 needed. The season rows put Bobby Doerr, a second baseman, with the Boston Red Sox. Ernie Lombardi is listed as a catcher whose clubs included the Brooklyn Robins, Cincinnati Reds, and Boston Braves. Ernie Lombardi was inducted after death, according to the player record. The San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, and Oakland Athletics are where Willie McCovey, a first baseman, played. The profiles linked above carry the 1986 induction and the statistics behind it. Neighboring classes: 1985 class, 1987 class.
1986 Hall of Fame Class: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986?
- Bobby Doerr, Ernie Lombardi, and Willie McCovey were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986.
- How many players entered the Hall of Fame in 1986?
- The 1986 class had 3 members.