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Longtime Philadelphia Writer Bill Conlin Honored
Bill Conlin is the recipient of the 2011 J.G. Taylor Spink Award. (Philadelphia Daily News)

Bill Conlin, whose professional career has covered half a century during which he distinguished himself as a reporter, author and television commentator with an emphasis on baseball, was elected the 2011 winner of the J.G. Taylor Spink Award in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

He will be honored with the award that is presented annually to a sportswriter for "meritorious contributions to baseball writing" during the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's Induction Weekend July 22-25 in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Pat Gillick Elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by Expansion Era Committee
Pat Gillick was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Expansion Era Committee. (Preston Mack)

View a transcript of the press conference announcing Pat Gillick as the first member of the Class of 2011 (pdf)

ORLANDO, FL: Pat Gillick, who built three World Series champions and has served baseball for nearly 50 years, has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Expansion Era Committee, it was announced today.

Hall of Fame to Host Holiday Celebration Dec. 11
The Baseball Hall of Fame will host a Holiday Celebration with the Pathfinder Village Hand Bell Choir on December 11. (Milo Stewart Jr./Baseball Hall of Fame)

COOPERSTOWN, NY – The poinsettias are blooming and the holiday decorations are on display in the legendary Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery, which means the time is near for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's annual Holiday Celebration.

The Hall of Fame will host its Holiday Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 11. A special holiday concert will be held in the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery, featuring the Pathfinder Village Hand Bell Choir at 2 p.m. and the SUNY Oneonta Hooked on Tonics A Cappella group at 3 p.m.

Expansion Era Committee to Consider 12 Candidates for Hall of Fame Election at December’s Winter Meetings
Twelve men comprise the Expansion Era ballot to be reviewed and voted upon at the 2010 Baseball Winter Meetings. (Milo Stewart Jr./Baseball Hall of Fame)

Watch a video about the Expansion Era Ballot

View a photo gallery of the 12 men on the ballot

The National Baseball Hall of Fame Remembers Sparky Anderson
Sparky Anderson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame Library)

"The players make the manager; it's never the other way." -- Sparky Anderson

Sparky Anderson's Hall of Fame plaque (elected, 2000)

George Lee Anderson

"Sparky"

Cincinnati N.L., 1970-78

Detroit A.L., 1979-95

Hall of Fame World Series Exhibit to Honor 2010 Champion San Francisco Giants
Texas' Mitch Moreland (left) presents the bat from his Game 3 home run to the Baseball Hall of Fame's Brad Horn. (Texas Rangers)

Watch a video of the 2010 World Series Artifact Spotlight

COOPERSTOWN, NY – The San Francisco Giants are bringing their first World Series title back to the City by the Bay.

At the same time, treasures from baseball's most memorable moments from the 2010 postseason are on their way to Cooperstown and being prepared for the Autumn Glory exhibit at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

The Ultimate Sleepover: Hall of Fame Hosting Unforgettable Night at the Museum
The Hall of Fame will host its Extra Innings Overnight program on November 19th. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame Library)

COOPERSTOWN, NY – Cooperstown is the home of baseball, and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is giving children the chance to feel right at home amidst heroes and history.

The Hall of Fame will host its Extra Innings Overnight program Nov. 19, giving kids ages 7-12 the chance to spend an unforgettable night in the Museum. Children have the opportunity to sleep in the Plaque Gallery among the bronze tributes to Hall of Famers like Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth and Ted Williams after a fun-filled evening at the Hall of Fame.

Career move

Diamond Sports Careers will present The Business of Baseball Career Seminar and Networking Event on Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 4-7 p.m. at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown.

The seminar offers students a unique opportunity to learn about career planning, internships and opportunities in baseball.

Scheduled speakers include:

Hall of Fame to Document 2010 World Series Through Artifacts from Rangers-Giants Matchup
The 2009 Autumn Glory Exhibit will remain featured artifacts from the Yankees and Phillies. It will be replaced when a 2010 Champ is crowned. (Milo Stewart Jr.)

COOPERSTOWN, NY – The Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants will make history at this year's World Series. But it won't be the first time a meeting of these two franchises has left an imprint on baseball.

Just like in 1997 – when the Giants and Rangers met in the first-ever regular season interleague game – the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will be there to document every moment.

Hall of Fame to Host Halloween Celebration
Costumed children get free admission to the Hall of Fame on Halloween between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame Library)

COOPERSTOWN, NY – The ghosts of baseball's past live year-round at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown.

But on the most haunted day of the year, children will have a chance to experience the game's history and share in the fun with a Halloween trick or treat adventure.

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