While Marlene was visiting with her sister I took a short ride to visit, for the first time, Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Beautiful, small town, located right on a lake, Hall of Fame was a real treat. Below a picture of the front of the building.
Picture of "the Babe", personification of greatness in major league baseball.
In addition to sections devoted to the greats, they had areas devoted to Latin America in baseball, women in baseball and the African American experience in baseball, highlighted by Jackie Robinson.
And the videos are tremendous; unassisted triple plays, the whole defensive infield shifted right between 2nd and 1st base; great catches; great clutch homeruns ("I don't believe what I just saw"). You could watch them all day.
They have the entire "Who's on First" by Abbot and Costello, hilarious.
When I was just learning to play, the Brooklyn Dodgers won their first World Series; they then became my favorite team; I had to collect all their cards; Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, Pee Wee Reese, Roy Campanella et al. Nice pic above of the old Ebbets field, which, of course, was torn down when they moved to LA.
First class to be inducted, 1936, Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson, Honus Wagner; some group!!!
Lived in Philly for many years: the Philly Fanatic was spectacular in entertaining the crowd and messing with the players; was very nice to see a lifesize Fanatic and San Diego Chicken.
Had a nice time with Marlene's brother, Micky and her sister, Anne. Toured the old, stomping grounds; Marlene kept sighing; it has been awhile; things do change.
Didn't get to play any tennis, but did get to bike ride. Below a nice paved path next to the Erie Canal. Not a bad way to start the day. Next stop, Nova Scotia.
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