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PLAY Ball with Ozzie Smith

Friday, July 27, 2018 - 8:00am

Join a dream team that could only come together in Cooperstown, with Ozzie Smith and Hall of Famer guests, hosting a morning experience in a fundraiser for the Hall of Fame’s educational programs. For the 17th year, PLAY Ball returns as Players, Legends and You with an interactive meet and greet, starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 27th during Hall of Fame Weekend 2018.

PLAY Ball features over two hours of non-stop interaction, including personalized instruction and the chance to turn double plays. Each participant receives time on the field with baseball legends, as well as personalized photo and special mementos of the occasion. Prior to the on-field activity, participants and Hall of Famers will share a special breakfast in the Hall of Fame’s Plaque Gallery.

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.

Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith shows proper throwing mechanics to participants during the annual PLAY Ball event during 2015 Hall of fame Weekend. (Milo Stewart, Jr. / National Baseball Hall of Fame)

  • Hall of Famers Andre Dawson (left), Greg Maddux, Ozzie Smith and Ferguson Jenkins pose for a photo during the 14th annual PLAY Ball event Friday morning at Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. PLAY Ball, which Smith has hosted since his Hall of Fame Induction in 2002, raised nearly $40,000 this year for the Museum's educational programs and Frank and Peggy Steele Internship scholarships. (Ben Platt / MLB.com)

    Hall of Famers Andre Dawson (left), Greg Maddux, Ozzie Smith and Ferguson Jenkins pose for a photo during the 14th annual PLAY Ball event Friday morning at Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. PLAY Ball, which Smith has hosted since his Hall of Fame Induction in 2002, raised nearly $40,000 this year for the Museum's educational programs and Frank and Peggy Steele Internship scholarships. (Ben Platt / MLB.com)

  • Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux enjoys a laugh with a young fan during the 14th annual PLAY Ball fundraiser Friday morning at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. (Milo Stewart, Jr. / National Baseball Hall of Fame)

    Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux enjoys a laugh with a young fan during the 14th annual PLAY Ball fundraiser Friday morning at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. (Milo Stewart, Jr. / National Baseball Hall of Fame)

  • Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith signs a baseball during the 14th annual PLAY Ball fundraiser Friday at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. (Milo Stewart, Jr. / National Baseball Hall of Fame)

    Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith signs a baseball during the 14th annual PLAY Ball fundraiser Friday at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. (Milo Stewart, Jr. / National Baseball Hall of Fame)