Willie McCovey's 1986 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Highlights
The page from the 1986 National League Green Book highlights Willie McCovey, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986 as the only player elected this year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA). McCovey is recognized for holding the National League record for home runs by a left-handed batter, with a total of 521, tying him with Hall of Famer Ted Williams for eighth on the all-time list. He was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1959 and was the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1969. McCovey led the National League in home runs with 36 in 1966 and 45 in 1969, as well as RBIs with 105 in 1968 and 126 in 1969. The induction ceremony was scheduled for August 3, 1986, in Cooperstown, New York.