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National Baseball Hall of Fame 2006
Friday, July 28 |
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 Ozzie Smith Event Draws Dozens to Doubleday Field All Photos By Carter Kegelman COOPERSTOWN – Despite gray skies and threats of rain dozens of hearty baseball fans gathered on Doubleday Field to participate in the fifth annual 'Players, Legends, and You.' During a span of nearly two hours participants turned double plays with Smith playing shortstop and Brett covering first. Smith’s annual fun on the field event raises funds for the museum’s education programs. Joining the Wizard this summer were special guests, Ryne Sandberg, George Brett and Negro leagues legend Buck O’Neil.   Unveiling of Satchel Page Statue Launches Induction Weekend
COOPERSTOWN - National Baseball Hall of Fame executives and baseball fans, old and new, gathered on the grounds of Cooper Park, Friday, July 28 for an official dedication ceremony as the museum recognized Hall of Famer Satchel Paige and the Negro Leagues with a new effigy in Cooper Park. “This Hall of Fame induction weekend is one of the most historic,” said Jane Forbes Clark, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Clark went on to explain that the statue of Satchel Page will stand as a tribute to all who played and or worked in the Negro Leagues and that Friday afternoon's event was a splendid way to launch a weekend honoring the lives of 17 Negro League players and executives.  2:30 PM: The Big Bam
Award-winning author Leigh Montville returns to the Hall of Fame to discuss his new book on Babe Ruth, The Big Bam. Montville will be available for a book signing immediately following the presentation. No ticket is required for this program but seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis... Education Gallery... For more information, call 607-547-0329.  4:00 PM: Book Signing with Sharon Robinson
Kim Schlesinger from Princeton Illinois shares a laugh with Sharon Robinson as she gets her copy of the book signed. The Hall of Fame welcomes Sharon Robinson, daughter of Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson, for a book signing. Robinson will sign copies of her books Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America and Safe at Home. Everyone's Hero is a soon to be released animated film, created by the late Christopher Reeve, featuring the voices of Whoopi Goldberg, William H. Macy, Mandy Patinkin, Rob Reiner and others. The film tells the story of a young boy who travels over 1,000 miles to help Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees win the World Series. Tickets are available to Friends of the Hall of Fame members by calling the Membership department at 607-547-0397, beginning Monday, June 26. Any remaining tickets will be available to the general public beginning Monday, July 17. Tickets will be $5 for adults and $3 for children age 12 and under. Rated: G. ... Grandstand Theater. | Jan. 04, 2008 | Local Honor Roll | Pages From The Paper | july 6th 2007 | Hall of Fame Friday | Hall of Fame Saturday | Hall of Fame Sunday | Hall of Fame Monday | July282006 Archive | Aug042006 Archive | Aug112006 Archive | Aug182006 Archive | Sept012006 Archive | Sept082006 Archive | Sept152006 Archive | Sept222006 Archive | Sept292006 Archive | Oct062006 Archive | Oct132006 Archive | Oct202006 Archive | Oct272006 Archive | Nov032006 Archive | Nov172006 Archive | Nov242006 Archive | Dec012006 Archive | Dec082006 Archive | Dec152006 Archive | Dec222006 Archive | Dec292006 Archive | Jan052007 Archive | Jan192007 Archive | Jan262007 Archive | February092007 Archive | February162007 Archive | February232007 Archive | March162007 Archive | March232007 Archive | March302007 Archive | March302007 Archive | April132007 News Archive | Chris Gentile | Obituary | April272007 Archive | May112007 Archive | May112007 Archive | May252007 Archive | June 22, 2007 | July 13 2007 | Sept05 2007 | Sept 7th 2007 | Aug 31st 2007 | Local Law Parking | October 26, 2007 | Nov. 2 2007 | Nov. 16, 2007 | Glimmerglass Oct 5,2007 | Nov 16., 2007 | November 30 2007 | Nov. 30, 2007 | Dec. 07, 2007 | Dec. 14, 2007 | Dec. 21, 2007 | Dec. 28, 2007 | Jan. 11, 2008 | Jan. 18, 2008 | Jan. 25, 2008 | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb. 8, 2008 | Feb. 22, 2008 | GlimmerGlass Feb. 15, 2008 | Sports Feb. 15, 2008 | Feb.28, 2008 | March 7, 2008 | March 14, 2008 | GlimmerGlass March 14, 2008 | March 21, 2008 | March 28, 2008 | April 4, 2008 | April 11, 2008 | April 18, 2008 | April 25, 2008 | May 9, 2008 | May 2, 2008 | May 23, 2008 | | Our Services | Contact Us | Great Links | Return Home | Classified Ads | News Archive | Cooperstown Homes | Calendar -Best Bets | Letters to the Editor | |
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