2001 Hall of Fame Class

The 2001 class, member by member

The 2001 inductees were Bill Mazeroski, Dave Winfield, Hilton Smith, and Kirby Puckett (players). Bill Mazeroski and Hilton Smith were chosen by the Veterans process. Dave Winfield and Kirby Puckett came through the BBWAA ballot, with Dave Winfield receiving the most votes, 435 (387 were needed). The vote column reads Dave Winfield 435 and Kirby Puckett 423, against 387 needed. Of the 2001 writers' selections, Kirby Puckett drew the fewest votes, 423. The season rows put Bill Mazeroski, a second baseman, with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The season rows put Dave Winfield, an outfielder, with the San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, and California Angels. The Monroe Monarchs, Kansas City Monarchs, and Chicago American Giants are where Hilton Smith, a pitcher, played. Hilton Smith was inducted after death, according to the player record. Kirby Puckett played mostly as an outfielder, for the Minnesota Twins. Follow any name to the player page, where the Hall of Fame line reads 2001. Neighboring classes: 2000 class, 2002 class.