Inductees

Born: November 2, 1958

Originally from Richmond, California, McGee spent four years in the New York Yankee minor leagues before he came to the Cardinals in a trade for pitcher Bob Sykes.  He played for three other organizations in his 18-year career, but McGee will always be remembered as Cardinal.

As an all-time great centerfielder, “Number 51” won three Gold Gloves, earned batting titles in 1985 and 1990, was voted onto four All-Star teams, played in four World Series, and was the 1985 National League Most Valuable Player.  His final offensive numbers were a lifetime .295 batting average with 2,254 hits, 94 triples, 350 doubles, and 352 stolen bases.

McGee remains a fan favorite in St. Louis not only because of his skills on the fields, but also because of kindness and humility.  Hall of Fame announcer Jack Buck said of McGee, “He looks like he doesn’t have a friend in the world. Meanwhile, all the world is his friend.”