Thank Heaven For Derek Jeter No 2021 Inductees, No Schilling, No Bond, No Clemens By CHRYSTAL SAVAGE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Hall of Fame President Tim Mead breaks the news. If not for Derek Jeter and his Classmates of 2020, this would have been another sparse summer for baseball in Cooperstown. For the first time since 2013, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America elected none of the 25 Hall of Fame candidates above 75 percent, leaving the class of 2021…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 Public Speaking Game Show TOASTMASTERS – 6:30 p.m. Join the masters of public speaking for fun game show formatted open house. The theme will be ‘To Tell The Truth,’ in which audience guesses which contestant actually had the amazing adventure. Presented by the Oneonta Toastmasters. Visit www.facebook.com/OneontaToastmasters/ for info. You have reached your limit of 3 free articles To Continue Reading SubscribeLogin Our hard-copy and online publications cover the news of Otsego County…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 Book Club Discusses 'The Gown: A Novel Of The Royal Wedding' BOOK CLUB – 7 p.m. Read ‘The Gown: A Novel Of The Royal Wedding’ by Jennifer Robson about the wedding gown of Queen Elizabeth II and the women who made it. Then discuss with the group. Presented by Huntington Memorial Library. 607-432-1980 or visit www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/ You have reached your limit of 3 free articles To Continue Reading SubscribeLogin Our hard-copy and online publications…
For First Time, Induction Class Revealed Locally MLB Network Will Broadcast From Revered Hall Of Plaques COOPERSTOWN – Live from the Hall of Plaques for the first time, the Hall of Fame Class of 2121 will be revealed on an MLB Network Broadcast at 6 p.m. tomorrow, the Hall announced a few minutes ago. MLB Network will air extensive coverage, interviews and analysis beginning at 3 p.m. ET, then televise Hall of Fame President Tim Mead's announcement of the results.…
CLICK FOR HALL OF FAME TRIBUTE Hank Aaron Praised For His 'Legendary Accomplishments' Jane Clark Also Cites 'Generosity Of Spirit' Hank Aaron waves to fans during the 2018 Parade of Legends during Induction Weekend in Cooperstown. His wife Billye was by his side. (AllOTSEGO.com file photo) Jane Forbes Clark Hank Aaron's plaque at 25 Main St. COOPERSTOWN – Hank Aaron's "generosity of spirit and legendary accomplishments will live in Cooperstown forever," Hall of Fame Chairman Jane Forbes Clark said in…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 Presentation From Starting Nine Exhibit At Baseball Hall of Fame CURATOR SPOTLIGHT – 2 p.m. Hall of fame curators give glimpses of artifacts in the museums collection from each of the five American League East Teams, featured from the ‘Starting Nine’ exhibit. This exhibit is a great introduction to the 30 MLB teams. Free, registration required. Presented by Baseball Hall of Fame. 607-547-7200 or visit baseballhall.org/events/virtual-curator-spotlight-starting-nine-al-east?date=0 You have reached your limit of 3 free articles…
Pitcher, Hall of Famer Phil Niekro Dies At 81 Phil Niekro's plaque in the Hall of Fame. COOPERSTOWN – National Baseball Hall of Fame announced yesterday that pitcher and Hall of Famer Phil Niekro passed away overnight after a battle with cancer. He was 81 years old. For years after he entered the Hall, he was often seen along Main Street during the annual Induction Weekend. Niekro rode his knuckleball to 5,404 innings pitched – the most of any pitcher…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 History Of Women In Baseball VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP – 1 p.m. “Women’s History: Dirt On Their Skirts” program about how women made their baseball dreams come true and how that led to greater opportunities for all. Includes Q&A session. Free, registration for Zoom meeting required. Presented by The Baseball Hall of Fame. 607-547-7200 or visit baseballhall.org/events/virtual-ask-the-expert-curatorial?date=0 You have reached your limit of 3 free articles To Continue Reading SubscribeLogin Our hard-copy and online…
