01/04/1899
The ballots are counted and the results are in. This year we will witness two players added to the Hall of Fame. Tim Keefe, and Harry Stovey received the ultimate honor this year in being voted as the newest members of the Hall of Fame.
The full voting results are included here. Players require 80% of ballots cast to be elected to the Hall, may stay on the ballot for up to 10 years if they receive at least 5% of the votes. Players must be retired for 5 years before they are eligible for induction to the Hall of Fame.
SP Tim Keefe 99.0 (1st year) Inducted HOF
LF Harry Stovey 87.7 (1st year) Inducted HOF
RF King Kelly 39.5 (1st year)
SP Mickey Welch 29.6 (2nd year)
SP Pud Galvin 24.6 (2nd year)
CF George Gore 20.6 (2nd year)
C Charlie Bennett 16.3 (1st year)
C Deacon White 14.0 (4th year)
LF Hardy Richardson 12.3 (2nd year)
SS Sam Wise 10.3 (1st year)
CF Paul Hines 7.0 (3rd year)
