01/04/1900
The ballots are counted and the results are in. This year we will witness three players added to the Hall of Fame. John Clarkson, John Ward, and Pete Browning 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 John Clarkson 97.4 (1st year) Inducted HOF
SS John Ward 93.7 (1st year) Inducted HOF
CF Pete Browning 86.6 (1st year) Inducted HOF
RF King Kelly 43.9 (2nd year)
SP Tony Mullane 40.9 (1st year)
SP Mickey Welch 19.7 (3rd year)
C Charlie Bennett 19.3 (2nd year)
SP Pud Galvin 19.0 (3rd year)
SS Sam Wise 12.6 (2nd year)
CF George Gore 11.5 (3rd year)
C Deacon White 7.8 (5th year)
CF Paul Hines 7.1 (4th year)
LF Hardy Richardson 4.1 (3rd year) Dropped
3B Jerry Denny 0.4 (1st year) Dropped
