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New Exhibit, Statue Unveiled at BHoF

The East-West Game on Saturday, May 25 was the culmination of the weekend’s celebration of the Black baseball experience, beginning with the unveiling of a new statue of Hall of Fame slugger, civil rights activist, philanthropist and humanitarian Henry “Hank” Aaron in a private ceremony near the base of the museum’s Grand Staircase on the first-floor lobby beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 23.…
May 30, 2024
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Baseball Seminar Returns for 35th Year

“Baseball is a mirror of the American culture,” said Simons in a May 19 telephone interview. “A lot of American history can be reflected through baseball—race relations, military history, women’s history. Baseball developed at a time when America was moving to the city, yet it evokes a rural nostalgia,” he said.…
May 30, 2024
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Hall of Fame To Dedicate New Hank Aaron Statue

“The legacy of Hank Aaron has always been about so much more than just his incredible baseball achievements,” Clark said. “His philanthropic vision, his support of youth empowerment efforts and his pioneering work as an executive have opened the doors of opportunity for millions throughout the United States and around the world. We are extremely privileged to care for and preserve his entire personal collection in Cooperstown."…
May 23, 2024
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Legends Game To Be Played May 25 at Doubleday Field

Legends Game To Be Played May 25 at Doubleday Field COOPERSTOWN—With an all-star roster on the diamond May 25 at Doubleday Field, a legendary coaching staff consisting of Cooperstown heroes will lead the way at the Hall of Fame East-West Classic. Six Hall of Famers will serve as coaches on both the East and West squads as the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum salutes Black baseball by hosting the Hall of Fame East-West Classic: A Tribute to the…
May 23, 2024
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Author James Buckley Jr. Takes Young Readers Inside the Hall of Fame

Debuting earlier this month, on April 2, “Out of the Park!” follows the careers of Hall of Famers including Jeter, Robinson, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio and others. Organized by key aspects of the game, each chapter features snapshots of players who excelled in that arena. Readers in middle grades can reference sidebars in each section to find fun facts, historical trivia, famous quotes, important stats, and baseball lingo, all illustrated by photographs from the Hall of Fame’s collection.…
April 19, 2024
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Legends Coming to Cooperstown for East-West Classic

The Hall of Fame East-West Classic: A Tribute to the Negro Leagues All-Star Game will be played on Saturday, May 25 at Cooperstown’s historic Doubleday Field and will feature Hall of Famer Dave Winfield, who joins previously announced Hall of Famers Harold Baines, Ken Griffey Jr., Fergie Jenkins, Jim Kaat, Fred McGriff, Eddie Murray, Jim Rice, Lee Smith, and Ozzie Smith as managers and coaches.…
March 17, 2024
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