O/T-- What's your favorite thing in "The Hall"?

[Deertick]

Originally Posted by Eric72

If this is the Babe Ruth statue you are thinking of, it was on display when I was there in December of 2011:



As for the camera question, flash photography was allowed...which I found unusual for a museum.

And, for the person who commented that you have the place to yourself during the winter, this is certainly true. For me, that added to the appeal.

Best Regards,

Eric

That's it! I can't find my photo, but I'm pretty sure at the time it was at the entrance of an exhibit. A much darker location. I just remember being amazed. Thanks for posting that.

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by Deertick

That's it! I can't find my photo, but I'm pretty sure at the time it was at the entrance of an exhibit. A much darker location. I just remember being amazed. Thanks for posting that.

When I was last there in May 2010 the Ruth statue was opposite a Ted Williams statue made the same way...cool stuff

[Hot Springs Bathers]

I loved my visit to to the Hall of Fame so much I became a real sucker for any books that offered photos of the collections!

Most were so-so but a couple of year's ago the best of all came from an unlikely source, Bert Sugar. I usually found of his stuff to be run of the mill, common phots etc. but not his last book. BERT SUGAR'S BASEBALL HALL OF FAME BOOK. It gives a first class tour of the Hall with wonderful photos of the exhibits.

Also the DVD of the television series Great Museums is wonderful. Their tour can also be seen on YouTube. Just search for Great Museums Home Base the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

If the piece near the end where the museum staff finds the note under a display doesn't choke you up then you are heartless.

[sdkammeyer]

Originally Posted by Hot Springs Bathers

Also the DVD of the television series Great Museums is wonderful. Their tour can also be seen on YouTube. Just search for Great Museums Home Base the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

If the piece near the end where the museum staff finds the note under a display doesn't choke you up then you are heartless.

Thanks for letting me know about this. I watched it last night. Good Stuff.
And..... you are right .... the part about the letter found under a display is pretty dang touching.

[sdkammeyer]

well, I definitely won't be going on induction weekend this year

[z28jd]

Originally Posted by sdkammeyer

well, I definitely won't be going on induction weekend this year

Actually this year would be a great year to go for fans of the old players. Not only is Deacon White going in about 70 years too late, but they will also have a formal ceremony for the entire 1945 class(plus Hornsby and Gehrig) If you collect pre-war cards, the 1945 class is some heavy-hitters!

Bresnahan, Brouthers, Clarke, Jimmy Collins, Delahanty, Jennings, O'Rourke, Duffy, Wilbert Robinson, King Kelly!

I'm thinking about going now! No one elected this year by the BBWAA might the best thing for people from this board. The weekend is going to be loaded with pre-WWI players being honored

[sdkammeyer]

Originally Posted by z28jd

I'm thinking about going now! No one elected this year by the BBWAA might the best thing for people from this board. The weekend is going to be loaded with pre-WWI players being honored

You definitely make a good point. I never intended in going on induction weekend (stated earlier in the thread) so I was more or less joking about it ..... but you are 100% correct in your statement.

"old folks day at The Hall"

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by rainier2004

When I was last there in May 2010 the Ruth statue was opposite a Ted Williams statue made the same way...cool stuff

Steven,

They were both in the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery, if I am not mistaken. Here is a picture of The Bambino and Teddy Ballgame, side-by-side:



Best Regards,

Eric

[brob28]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Steven,

They were both in the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery, if I am not mistaken. Here is a picture of The Bambino and Teddy Ballgame, side-by-side:



Best Regards,

Eric

I was just there in September and both statues are still in the hall. Incredible detail right down to wiskers on Ted's face. I spent two days with my brother in law (both of our first trip) and it was absoultly awesome. There are so many incredible things to mention about the hall. There is an awesome picture of Clemente tipping his hat to the crowd while walking to his spot in the outfield, for some reason it really spoke to me.

I also watched a game a doubleday field which is a great place to watch a game. While watching I noticed one team's jersey's read "The Aparicios" (spelling might be off). Anyway, I learned it was a team put together by Luis Aparicio's son. One of the players told me you can play on the field for about $450 (Umpire included) just need to schedule months in advance.

Cooperstown cafe is a must for breakfast.

You'll have a blast, enjoy!

[rainier2004]

Im surprised at the little mention of the library. Next time I go I think I want to spend some serious time in there reading the actual newspapers from the eras. Its amazing how the stories change over time and society/culture can change the story. Magical place.