Stars, Stripes Abound At 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Classic
This year's Classic tribute to the game of baseball will be exceptionally patriotic.
Not only is President Barack Obama making a stop in Cooperstown to visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum just two days before this year's Classic, but the first 5,000 fans in attendance will get a complimentary American Flag, courtesy of Woodmen of the World.
The Baseball Hall of Fame Classic, a chance to see some of the game's biggest names from yesteryear is happening on Saturday afternoon at 2:05 at Double Day Field, just a stones throw from the Hall of Fame.
Here are some of the stars who've confirmed for the legends game, according to hall of fame officials:
Edgardo Alfonso (Mets) Luis Gonzalez (D-backs) Kerry Robinson (Cardinals) | ||
Marlon Anderson (Phillies) Eddie Guardado (Mariners) Ivan Rodriguez (Rangers) | ||
Steve Avery (Braves) Scott Hatteberg (A’s) Aaron Rowand (White Sox) | ||
Vinny Castilla (Rockies) Livan Hernandez (Nationals) Kirk Rueter (Giants) | ||
Brady Clark (Brewers) Todd Hollandsworth (Cubs) Reggie Sanders (Reds) | ||
Jeff Conine (Marlins) Todd Jones (Tigers) Mike Sweeney (Royals) | ||
Adam Everett (Astros) Mark Kotsay (Padres) Jim Thome (Indians) | ||
David Eckstein (Angels) Pedro Martinez (Red Sox) Dan Wheeler (Rays) | ||
Steve Garvey (Dodgers) Hideki Matsui (Yankees) Jack Wilson (Pirates) | ||
Alex Gonzalez (Blue Jays) Carl Pavano (Twins) | ||
Tickets for the Hall of Fame Classic range from just $11 to $12.50, and can be purchased by calling 1-877-726-9028, or online at www.baseballhall.org.
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