GLOVERSVILLE, NY– The New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Museum has announced Babe Ruth Induction Day for Saturday, Sept, 9 at the new home of New York baseball, located at 45 Harrison Street, directly across the street from Parkhurst Field Little League Stadium.
Babe Ruth, notably the best baseball player of all time, will be the first inductee to be honored new facility that recently opened in July.
“Probably the most recognizable name in sports, Babe Ruth is a true ambassador to the game,” states New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Executive Director, Rene LeRoux. “And he was as notable off the field as he was on.”
Babe Ruth’s grandson, Tom Stevens, and great-grandson Brent Stevens will both be attending the ceremony in Ruth’s honor. They will share their stories and memories of this larger than life generous, humanitarian.
Also attending the ceremony are two Ruth historians and authors; Bill Jenkinson and Kevin Larkin sharing their knowledge and research of Ruth. On site, New York State Baseball Hall of
Fame Museum Rene M. LeRoux Movie Theater, with authentic baseball stadium seating will be playing a Babe Ruth documentary, and expect to see special Babe Ruth exhibits.
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. The event is open to the public through 4 p.m.
The museum will be open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is always free.
PHOTO CAPTIONS:
Photos by Carla Kolbe, Fulton County Tourism
1. A sample exhibit of Babe Ruth at The New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Museum, Babe Ruth Induction Day, Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.
2. Life-sized Babe Ruth cut-out on display at The New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Museum, Babe Ruth Induction Day, Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.
3. Babe Ruth’s wall plaque on the New York State Baseball Wall of Fame, at The New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Museum, Babe Ruth Induction Day, Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.
