Hall of Fame Induction Weekend

2019 Hall of Fame Weekend

The 2019 Hall of Fame Weekend will be held July 19-22, with the annual Induction Ceremony scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 21 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 2019 at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

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It is estimated that a crowd of about 50,000 people, tied for the second largest in Induction history, was present at today's Induction Ceremony. (Larry Brunt / National Baseball Hall of Fame)

Weekend Events

Play Ball with Ozzie Smith

Play on 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 18th year, PLAY Ball returns as Players, Legends And You with an interactive meet and greet, starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 19th during Hall of Fame Weekend 2019.

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 these 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 607-547-0310.

Awards Presentation

The Hall of Fame Awards Presentation will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 at Doubleday Field and will feature the presentation of the Ford C. Frick Award for baseball broadcasting excellence and the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for meritorious contributions to baseball writing.

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.

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.

Induction Ceremony

The Sunday, July 21 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.

Legends of the Game Roundtable

The Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019 will participate in the Legends of the Game Roundtable event at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 22, at The Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. This event is for Members only and costs $10 for adults and $5 for juniors (under 12 years old). Tickets are available to members beginning Monday, June 10th, by calling 607-547-0397.

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 2019.

Hall of Famer Randy Johnson gives some pitching pointers to Museum supporters at the 2017 PLAY Ball event in Cooperstown. (By Photographer Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)

(From left to right): Hall of Fame Board Member Thomas Tull, 2017 Buck O'Neil Award recipient Rachel Robinson, 2017 J.G. Taylor Spink Award recipient Claire Smith and Kathleen Lowenthal, daughter of 2017 Ford C. Frick Award recipient Bill King, share a moment at the 2017 Awards Presentation. (Milo Stewart Jr. / National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)

Tim Raines waves to fans lined up on Main Street in Cooperstown during the 2017 Parade of Legends. (By Traveling Photographer Jean Fruth / National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)

From left to right: John Schuerholz, Tim Raines, Iván Rodríguez, Jeff Bagwell and Bud Selig recap Hall of Fame Weekend 2017 at the Legends of the Roundtable event. (By Photographer Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)

It is estimated that a crowd of about 50,000 people, tied for the second largest in Induction history, was present at today's Induction Ceremony. (Larry Brunt / National Baseball Hall of Fame)

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