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HALL OF FAME INDUCTION 2016

Stand-Out Pitcher Denny McLain

Begins Autographing Downtown

Denny McLain, standout pitcher for the Detroit Tigers in the 1960s, had the distinction today of being the first former Major Leaguer to begin signing autographs on Main Street, Cooperstown, this afternoon. For the full autograph schedule, pick up this week's edition of The Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown's newspaper for 208 years. (Jim Kevlin/AllOTSEGO.com)
In front of the former TJ’s Place, Denny McLain, standout pitcher for the Detroit Tigers in the 1960s, had the distinction today of being the first former Major Leaguer to begin signing autographs on Main Street, Cooperstown, as the 2016 Induction celebration got underway. For the full autograph schedule, pick up this week’s edition of The Freeman’s Journal, Cooperstown’s newspaper for 208 years. (Jim Kevlin/AllOTSEGO.com)

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