HALL OF FAME WEEKEND 2023 IS NOW PART OF BASEBALL HISTORY
Hall of Fame Weekend 2024 will take place July 19-22, 2024.
FRED MCGRIFF, SCOTT ROLEN INDUCTED AS CLASS OF 2023 AT HALL OF FAME
The Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen (Milo Stewart, Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame)
HALL OF FAME WEEKEND 2023
The eyes of the baseball world will be focused on Cooperstown July 21 - 24, with the legends of the game in town to see history unfold during Hall of Fame Weekend.
The Class of 2023 will be inducted July 23 on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. Fred McGriff was unanimously elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee on Dec. 4, receiving all 16 possible votes. McGriff will be joined in the Class of 2023 by Scott Rolen, who was elected by the BBWAA on Jan. 24. Carl Erskine, John Lowe and Pat Hughes will be honored with the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award, the BBWAA Career Excellence Award and the Ford C. Frick Award, respectively, during Hall of Fame Weekend 2023, July 21-24.
Returning Hall of Famers
Forty-eight past-inducted Hall of Fame members are expected to return, July 21-24, to celebrate the induction of the Hall of Fame Class of 2023. As of July 19, 50 total Hall of Famers, including 2023 inductees Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen, are scheduled to be a part of Hall of Fame Weekend festivities in Cooperstown.
Jeff Bagwell
Harold Baines
Johnny Bench
Craig Biggio
Bert Blyleven
Wade Boggs
George Brett
Andre Dawson
Rollie Fingers
Pat Gillick
Goose Gossage
Ken Griffey Jr.
Rickey Henderson
Whitey Herzog
Trevor Hoffman
Fergie Jenkins
Derek Jeter
Randy Johnson
Chipper Jones
Jim Kaat
Tony La Russa
Barry Larkin
Greg Maddux
Juan Marichal
Fred McGriff
Paul Molitor
Jack Morris
Eddie Murray
Mike Mussina
Tony Oliva
David Ortiz
Tony Pérez
Tim Raines
Jim Rice
Cal Ripken
Scott Rolen
Ryne Sandberg
John Schuerholz
Bud Selig
Ted Simmons
Lee Smith
Ozzie Smith
Frank Thomas
Jim Thome
Joe Torre
Alan Trammell
Larry Walker
Billy Williams
Dave Winfield
Robin Yount
Italics indicate HOF Class of 2023
Returning Hall of Famers
Forty-eight past-inducted Hall of Fame members are expected to return, July 21-24, to celebrate the induction of the Hall of Fame Class of 2023. As of July 19, 50 total Hall of Famers, including 2023 inductees Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen, are scheduled to be a part of Hall of Fame Weekend festivities in Cooperstown.
Jeff Bagwell
Harold Baines
Johnny Bench
Craig Biggio
Bert Blyleven
Wade Boggs
George Brett
Andre Dawson
Rollie Fingers
Pat Gillick
Goose Gossage
Ken Griffey Jr.
Rickey Henderson
Whitey Herzog
Trevor Hoffman
Fergie Jenkins
Derek Jeter
Randy Johnson
Chipper Jones
Jim Kaat
Tony La Russa
Barry Larkin
Greg Maddux
Juan Marichal
Fred McGriff
Paul Molitor
Jack Morris
Eddie Murray
Mike Mussina
Tony Oliva
David Ortiz
Tony Pérez
Tim Raines
Jim Rice
Cal Ripken
Scott Rolen
Ryne Sandberg
John Schuerholz
Bud Selig
Ted Simmons
Lee Smith
Ozzie Smith
Frank Thomas
Jim Thome
Joe Torre
Alan Trammell
Larry Walker
Billy Williams
Dave Winfield
Robin Yount
Italics indicate HOF Class of 2023
Induction Ceremony
The Sunday, July 23, 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. Clear bags are recommended. All bags are subject to search. Drone flights are prohibited.
Merchandise, including the 2023 Induction Program, 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.
Two special paid parking lots will be available only on Sunday, July 23. These lots are located adjacent to the Blue Trolley Lot on Linden Avenue (paid lot is Cy Young Lot) and on Route 33 just east of the Induction Site (paid lot is the Hank Aaron Lot). Trolley service extends to the Cy Young Lot but neither Trolley nor bus service extends to the Hank Aaron Lot.
WEEKEND EVENTS
Throughout Induction 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.
Events Include:
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Friday, July 21: Turn Two with Ozzie Smith & special guests Eddie Murray, Larry Walker and Dave Winfield. 8-11 a.m.
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Friday, July 21: MLB Play Ball Cooperstown, Doubleday Field 12-7 p.m.
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Saturday, July 22: Hall of Fame Awards Presentation, simulcast at Doubleday Field 3 p.m.
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Saturday, July 22: MLB Play Ball Cooperstown, Doubleday Field 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Saturday, July 22: Hall of Fame Parade of Legends, Main Street 6 p.m.
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Sunday, July 23: Induction Ceremony, Grounds of Clark Sports Center 1:30 p.m.
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Monday, July 24: Legends of the Game Roundtable: Doubleday Field 10:30 a.m. (Featuring Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen)
MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP
PRESERVING HISTORY. HONORING EXCELLENCE. CONNECTING GENERATIONS.
It’s the mission of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
And through the Hall of Fame’s Membership Program, baseball fans from around the country and around the world can be part of the team that is preserving the Game’s history and celebrating the all-time greats.
In addition to being part of preserving baseball history, Members receive a full roster of benefits.
But for many, the benefits of Membership cannot be held in their hands. Their Membership brings with it the knowledge that they are part of baseball’s history.
Members Have Additional Hall of Fame Weekend Privileges
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Exclusive early access to the Museum on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
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Free admission to the Hall of Fame throughout the year
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Priority access to the Hall of Fame to avoid long lines
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Reserved seating for the Induction Ceremony for Contributor, President’s Circle and Benefactor Members
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A complimentary copy of the Commemorative Hall of Fame Weekend Program
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Priority access to the Legends of the Game Roundtable program on Monday
TRAVEL PACKAGES
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has teamed up with Sports Travel and Tours to offer baseball fans a one-stop opportunity to purchase Hall of Fame Weekend travel packages. For more information or to plan a trip to Cooperstown, please call 1-888-310-HALL (4255). Membership participants receive a 5% discount on all their baseball travel packages.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodation information is available by clicking the button below and through the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce at 607-547-9983.