Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend

[hoosiers]

Anyone else thinking of going to Cooperstown for the Baseball Hall of Fame weekend?

I went for consecutive years when Ripken/Gwynn and then Gossage were inducted. It is a magical time for mega-fans like myself and I made an effort both years to collect as many HoF signatures on baseballs as I could.

While Ripken's induction was absolutely awesome, it was packed. The allure of Gossage's weekend was the small crowds and easier access to HoFers. I figure - perhaps incorrectly, that the relatively sparse attendance will continue this year unless the entire state of Ohio shows up for Mr. Larkin - which is possible.

I see some early schedules for HoFers signing at the Tunnicliff Inn and some other places. I still need the autographs of several popular players like Eddie, Carlton, Sandberg, Henderson, Brock, Carew, Brooks, etc on the main HoF baseballs. Some of the popular heavyweights - Ripken, Aaron, Mays - have yet to announce if they are attending and are usually added last minute. I have several Mays autographs, but would be very interested in going if Aaron were to attend and schedule a signing (I can wait for Cal).

I will warn that the autographs can be expensive for some players individually or some of the cheaper ones collectively. Just wanted to know if anyone was contemplating going.

[weams]

Anyone else thinking of going to Cooperstown for the Baseball Hall of Fame weekend?

I went for consecutive years when Ripken/Gwynn and then Gossage were inducted. It is a magical time for mega-fans like myself and I made an effort both years to collect as many HoF signatures on baseballs as I could.

While Ripken's induction was absolutely awesome, it was packed. The allure of Gossage's weekend was the small crowds and easier access to HoFers. I figure - perhaps incorrectly, that the relatively sparse attendance will continue this year unless the entire state of Ohio shows up for Mr. Larkin - which is possible.

I see some early schedules for HoFers signing at the Tunnicliff Inn and some other places. I still need the autographs of several popular players like Eddie, Carlton, Sandberg, Henderson, Brock, Carew, Brooks, etc on the main HoF baseballs. Some of the popular heavyweights - Ripken, Aaron, Mays - have yet to announce if they are attending and are usually added last minute. I have several Mays autographs, but would be very interested in going if Aaron were to attend and schedule a signing (I can wait for Cal).

I will warn that the autographs can be expensive for some players individually or some of the cheaper ones collectively. Just wanted to know if anyone was contemplating going.

I'm not. But I'm jealous. Have a great time.

[DrungoHazewood]

I've gone for Earl, Eddie, and Cal, and it's always been a great time. But I just never got into the autograph thing. And I'm not going this year. I'll go to the Hall during non-induction times until it's time for the next great Oriole. It'll probably be at least a few years before my kids will really enjoy it.