Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
2017 Hall of Fame Weekend
The 2017 Hall of Fame Weekend will be held July 28-31, with the annual Induction Ceremony scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 30 at 1:30 p.m. ET at the Clark Sports Center. Admission to the Ceremony is free and will be broadcast live on MLB Network and will be shown via webcast at www.baseballhall.org. More than four dozen Hall of Famers annually return for Hall of Fame Weekend, with the full list of returnees to be announced in early July, to honor the Class of 2017 at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Induction Ceremony
The Sunday, July 30 Induction Ceremony will take place on the grounds outside of the Clark Sports Center, which is located on lower Susquehanna Avenue, just one mile south of the Hall of Fame. The Ceremony is held rain or shine, unless severe weather forces the cancellation of the event. Professional interpreters will be provided for the hearing impaired. The Induction Ceremony historically lasts two-to-three hours. Lawn seating for the event is unlimited and free of charge. A blanket or lawn chair is recommended for comfortable viewing. As the weather in Cooperstown can be warm in July, it is recommended that visitors bring a cap and sunscreen. Merchandise and Museum membership packages are available for purchase at the Induction site. Refreshments are sold at the site. For information on reserved seating options granted to Museum members, please call 607-547-0397.
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Weekend Events
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The Hall of Fame Awards Presentation will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 29 at Doubleday Field. The winners of the 2017 Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasters and the BBWAA's J.G. Taylor Spink Award for writers will be honored. Gates at Doubleday Field open at 3 p.m. The Awards Presentation is free and open to the public.
The Awards Presentation will be immediately followed by the Parade of Legends, as Hall of Fame members ride down Main Street in trucks provided by Ford Motor Company at 6 p.m., concluding with a private reception at the Museum.
Play Ball with Ozzie Smith
Join a dream team that could only come together in Cooperstown, with Ozzie Smith and his Hall of Fame friends hosting a morning fundraiser for the Hall of Fame’s educational programs. For the 16th year, PLAY Ball returns as Players, Legends and You enjoy an interactive meet and greet experience, starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 28 during Hall of Fame Weekend 2017.
This two-hour event features non-stop interaction at each station with a living legend and includes special mementos. Spaces are limited to 60 participants. The donation is $875 per person, with Hall of Fame Members admitted for $675. To reserve your spot, please call 607-547-0397.
This event is open to fans of all ages. Space is limited and the event will be open for registration this spring. Interested participants can register by calling the Membership department at 607-547-0397.
Parade of Legends
Join the pageantry and excitement as the Hall of Famers ride in trucks provided by Ford Motor Company down Main Street on their way to a private reception at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Staging for the Parade takes place at Doubleday Field and fans are encouraged to attend the Awards Presentation prior to making their way to the Parade. The Parade starts on Main Street, at 6 p.m., on Saturday.
Legends of the Game Roundtable
The Hall of Fame’s newest members will participate in a Legends of the Game Roundtable event at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 31 on Doubleday Field. This event is for Museum Members only. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12.
Throughout the Weekend, the Hall of Fame will host a series of educational programs and fan-friendly experiences designed to connect generations of all ages in activities and events featuring baseball luminaries in the timeless and pastoral village of Cooperstown. Additional programming will be announced in 2017.
2017 Award Winners
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Bill King Named 2017 Ford C. Frick Award Winner
