Search Mel Ott Mel Ott Melvin Thomas Ott Born: March 2, 1909, Gretna, Louisiana Died: November 21, 1958, New Orleans, Louisiana Bats: left Throws: right Elected to Hall of Fame by BBWAA: 1951 197 votes of 226 ballots cast: 87.17% Mel Ott was a New York Giants hero for 22 seasons, during which he emerged as one of the game's leading sluggers and a fan favorite. As a 16-year-old Boy Wonder in ...