January 8 in San Francisco Giants History: Willie McCovey is elected to the Hall of Fame (1986)

On January 8, 1986 , former San Francisco Giants great Willie McCovey is elected to the Hall of Fame. McCovey, who receives 346 votes, becomes the 16th player to gain election in his first year of eligibility. The slugging first baseman played 22 years for the Giants, Padres and A’s, hitting 521 hom

More San Francisco Giants history & fan-cave gifts →

Source: Historical record

Back to blog