Fifty-one Hall of Famers graced the stage in Cooperstown on Sunday, July 26, during the annual Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Rickey Henderson, Jim Rice and the late Joe Gordon were inducted as the Class of 2009 in front of a cheering crowd and a nation of fans on MLB Network.
Henderson and Rice thanked friends and family during the two-hour ceremony, which also featured the honoring of Tony Kubek and Nick Peters as the Ford C. Frick and J.G. Taylor Spink Award-winners, respectively.
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Merchant Discount: Hall of Fame Members get a discount on many area businesses.
Hall of Fame Classic Weekend: Join seven Hall of Famers and over 20 former major leaguers for a Father's Day Celebration.
Hall of Fame Weekend: Be here to watch as the newest Hall of Famers are inducted.
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Symposium: Learn about the Annual Symposium on Baseball and American Culture each June in Cooperstown.
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Extra Innings Overnights: Spend a night in the Hall of Fame's Plaque Gallery.
Sports Travel & Tours: Members receive discounts on baseball travel packages.
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