I had three or four of these pins. I bought them back in the 1980's at the big monthly flea market in Louisville, Kentucky. I didn't pay very much for them. The four I had were big name players. I can't remember if there were more than what I bought or if I bought them all.
I assumed the HF stood for Hall of Fame. I also assumed these were either sold at the HOF museum or were sold during the HOF induction ceremonies. If only given out or sold at the induction ceremonies then one would think that not many people would have wanted the Wilhelm pin and thus their scarcity today.
David
PS. I think I had the McCovey pin that you show and I also think I sold these on eBay years ago....for not very much money.
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