Hall of Fame Festivities Bridge Past, Present with Joyous Weekend
By Ted Potrikus
This joyful bunch brought their patriotic pride all the way to Cooperstown from the Dominican Republic to cheer on their fellow countryman, David “Big Papi” Ortiz, on the weekend he and six others were inducted i
White Sox legend Minnie Miñoso made the ultimate home run: a forever home in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, July 23. For generations of White Sox fans, he was a favorite for his outstanding performance on the field and his gregarious spirit off it.
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. After a Hall of Fame career built on dramatic hits, batting last was right where David Ortiz wanted to be Sunday afternoon. Ortiz authored one more walk-off performance Sunday afternoon, when the Boston Red Sox slugger delivered the final speech at the National Baseball Hall of Fame s annual induction ceremony.