August 25, 2014

Cooperstown, NY – home of Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.  This was a full day of TOUR.  We started with looking at the Baseball field where the Hall of Fame baseball game was played several years ago. 

The town was celebrating 75 years of the Baseball Hall of Fame. 

 

 

The museum was wonderful. 

 

 I believe you could stay in there for two or three days and still not see everything.  Some of the highlights for us were the emphasis on Jackie Robinson and the fact that his number (42) has been permanently retired for ALL of Major League baseball. 

Of course we were interested in the players that we knew something about such as Willie Mays, Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron and Ted Williams. 

 

 

 

James looked for the plaque recognizing Harmon Killabrew since he was able to get his autograph a few years ago. 

We were surprised to see Pete Rose's jersey displayed in one of the cases.  We quickly learned that the displays were not just Hall of Fame members and were rotated throughout the year. 

 

We also saw a baseball signed by Cal Ripkin, Jr. which was for sale.  The price tag was $329.  WOW!  Stacey obtained one of these for each of DeLyn’s boys several years ago.  DeLyn assured me they are in the SAFE! 

 Leaving Cooperstown we drove to Cooperstown Dream Park (often called the field of dreams). 

 

This complex was built by a man who loved baseball and loved children.  This Complex allows children to spend a week in dorms and play baseball tournaments.  All teams dress in red, white and blue.  Riley played there when he was 12 year old and each player on the team received a ring at the end of the tournament.  Riley thinks it is one of the best experiences he ever had.  The complex is wonderful. 

 

Even the seating for fans is unusual – it appears to be an extension of the dug-outs. 

 

 

Great place.  As we were leaving, heading toward Pennsylvania, we noticed the color on the mountain side. 

 This has been a great trip.  James talked to our neighbor, Joe Brooks.  Joe said it had rained all around us but no rain for us.  Looks like everything will be “burned up” when we get home.