Willie McCovey 1986 Hall of Fame Induction Speech

Although Willie McCovey played hurt throughout much of his 22-year career, the Giants first baseman used a sweeping swing to belt 521 homers and collect more than 2,200 hits. He led the National League in homers three times and in RBIs twice, also pacing the circuit in slugging percentage for three consecutive years (1968-70). McCovey earned National League MVP honors in 1969, 10 years after earning the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 1959. Watch more Baseball Hall of Fame videos: Visit the official Baseball Hall of Fame website: Follow the Baseball Hall of Fame on Twitter: Like the Baseball Hall of Fame on Facebook: Follow the Baseball Hall of Fame on Google : baseballhalloffame The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is home to the greatest stars and the history of the game. Located in scenic Cooperstown, New York, the Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the sport’s history, honoring excellence within the game, and connecting generations through baseball.