Search Willie McCovey Willie McCovey Willie Lee McCovey Born: January 10, 1938, Mobile, Alabama Bats: left Throws: left Played for: San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics Elected to Hall of Fame by BBWAA: 1986 346 votes of 425 ballots cast: 81.41% Although Willie McCovey played hurt throughout much of his 22-year career, the Giants' first baseman used a sweeping swing to belt ...