Below the plaque of every Hall of Fame player who served in the military is a small medallion commemorating the particular military branch in which he served. (Photo by Caspar Ewig) Ship Honors HoFers Who Served By CASPAR EWIGCOOPERSTOWN As Cooperstown rep-resents the best of Americana, it also represents the best of baseball,” Jane Forbes Clark noted in her address that accompanied the christening of the USS Cooperstown in February 2022. And she continued, “Baseball is our national pastime, and…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 Hall Of Fame Presents ‘Statistics: Batter Up’ VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP – 1 p.m. ‘Statistics: Batter Up.’ Learn about how baseball statistics are calculated through example of Ted Williams final game of the 1941 season, and other exciting stories. Free, registration required. Presented by Baseball Hall of Fame. 607-547-7200 or visit baseballhall.org/events/virtual-field-trip-statistics-batter-up-2021?date=0 CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF CANCELLED EVENTS CLICK TO LOOK AHEAD AT WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 Conservation Vs. Emerald Ash Borer CONSERVATION – Noon – 1 p.m. Learn about the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive species threatening ash trees throughout the country, with Otsego County Conservation Association. Learn to identify ash trees, signs of an infestation, discuss what to do once discovered. Free, registration required. Visit occainfo.org/calendar/invasive-species-spotlight-hunting-the-emerald-ash-borer/ for info.…