PLAY Ball with Ozzie Smith

Join a dream team that could only come together in Cooperstown, with Ozzie Smith and Hall of Famer guests Eddie Murray, Cal Ripken Jr., and Jim Thome, hosting a morning experience in a fundraiser for the Hall of Fame’s educational programs. For the 19th year, PLAY Ball returns as Players, Legends and You with an interactive meet-and-greet, starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 22nd to kick off Hall of Fame Weekend 2022.

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 for this fundraising event, but registration is required for this limited space event. For questions or to sign up call 607-547-0385.

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)

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    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)
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    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)
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    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)