Headin To The Hall!!

[geoff]

Re: Headin To The Hall!!

Chris i did not know that about the Brooks induction ceremony but that is why we are not going to go this time even though we are from Baltimore.I want to enjoy myself and not be in a crowd where ever i am going to go.The only reason i wanted to go was not to see Cal but get alot of Autographs of hall of famers because there is going to be over 50 of them there.And of course look around the hall .But i do recall when i did go you had to look over peoples shoulders at most of the things inside the hall.I can't stand large crowds at all unless i am at a concert or sporting event but that still gets on my last nerve.Geoff

[Yankwood]

Re: Headin To The Hall!!

Just a question: Is this the heaviest combined weight for any two player set ever inducted? I think this could be a record.

[Yankeefan01]

Re: Headin To The Hall!!

I've been going to the HOF Inductions since '92 or '93, the year Reggie went in.

The HOF game isn't played during HOF W/E anymore. They schedule it for Father's Day weekend now.

The highest attendance record was back when Nolan Ryan and Robin Yount went in a couple of years ago. They said that there were about 50-60,000. 75-100,00 are expected this year.

If you haven't booked a room by now, good luck. It may be too late.

It's worthwhile to get a membership to the HOF as it will give you a couple of benefits worth having for the big weekend. First, you get to go into the Hall without waiting in line with everyone else. They have a special entrance. Also, 10% off at the gift shop.

As for autographs, the HOF'ers are always signing along Main Street for a fee. There's usually several non-HOF'ers there also. Free minor celebrities are a possibility as I've snagged autographs of George Steinbrenner, Bob Costas and Harold Reynolds as they walked on the street. Chance of free HOF autographs are usually at the golf course. Last year I saw Bill Murray, and he did sign a few autographs. However, a Mets fan asked for an autograph and as soon as he saw the Mets cap the fan was wearing, he flung the guys ball onto the golf course and immediately walked away.

If you don't like crowds, don't go. This year the small town is going to be packed.