Ozzie Smith Hosts Hall of Fame Weekend Favorite Turn Two

(COOPERSTOWN, NY) – The Wizard followed a road to Cooperstown 24 years ago. And ever since then, he’s been turning two with fans at Hall of Fame Weekend.

Smith, the Education Ambassador for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, will host Turn Two with Ozzie Smith on Friday, July 24, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Cooperstown’s Doubleday Field. Ozzie will welcome fellow Hall of Famers Billy Wagner and Robin Yount during a fun-filled morning that gives fans a unique chance to experience on-field moments and stories with Hall of Famers.

Turn Two is a Museum fundraiser that supports the Hall of Fame’s educational mission and internship scholarships. Participants in Turn Two each receive on-field round-robin interaction with the Hall of Famers, along with special mementos to commemorate their experience.

Call 607-547-0385 to secure your spot in the lineup today. This experience is an amazing opportunity to connect with Hall of Famers and create new memories that you will cherish for a lifetime.

The event will begin at 8 a.m. July 24 with an exclusive morning reception in the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery with Ozzie and his Hall of Fame friends. Following the light breakfast in the iconic Plaque Gallery, Turn Two participants will receive a commemorative gift to be autographed by all Hall of Famers present before heading to historic Doubleday Field. There participants will receive non-stop interaction, featuring stories and instruction – along with photos – from some of the greatest legends the game has known.

Turn Two supports the Hall of Fame’s educational mission and the Ozzie Smith Diversity Scholarships for the Museum’s Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program for Leadership Development. Since 2002, the program has raised more than $300,000 for the Museum’s initiatives.

Smith, known throughout his career as The Wizard of Oz, won a record 13 Gold Glove Awards at shortstop and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2002.

Wagner, inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2025, pitched 16 seasons for the Astros, Phillies, Mets, Red Sox and Braves, totaling 422 saves, the second-best mark by a left-hander in MLB history. The seven-time All-Star recorded 12 seasons with 20-plus saves, nine seasons with 30-or-more and two with 40-or-more.

Yount, inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999, played 20 seasons for the Brewers, winning American League Most Valuable Player Awards in 1982 at shortstop and in 1989 in center field. A three-time All-Star, Yount finished his career with 583 doubles and 251 home runs among his 3,142 hits.

Turn Two is part of the July 24-27 Hall of Fame Weekend activities that will be highlighted by the July 26 Induction Ceremony where Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent will be inducted as the Class of 2026.

There is still time to reserve a Turn Two spot today, for yourself or as a gift. Event pricing is $1,000 per person. Reserve spots now by calling 607-547-0385.

The Museum maintains the following Hall of Fame Weekend hours: Friday, July 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, July 25: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, July 26: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Monday, July 27: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. As always, Hall of Fame Members receive free admission.