

The Hall of Fame Donation Fund was established to ensure that the National Softball Hall of Fame has a future and is committed to educating people about the great former players and non players and the role they played in the development of the sport. Your support is critical to these efforts. Through our vast collection of artifacts, the National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum strives to educate the public about softball’s rich history. Annual inductions are held at the USA Softball Annual Meeting. A nominee needs 75 percent (nine votes) of the votes cast by the 12 member Hall of Fame Committee to be elected. Within the non player category, there are five different divisions one can be nominated in: Commissioner, Meritorious Service, Umpire, Managers and Sponsors. Within the player category, there are five categories: Men’s/Women’s Fast Pitch, Men’s/Women’s Slow Pitch and Modified Pitch. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum has over 400 members with two categories of membership: players and non players. Counting the National Softball Hall of Fame/USA Softball Headquarters and the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex, there is 28,406 square feet of space.Ī second expansion was added July of 1980 for an additional 5,182 square feet of space, with total footage 18,140 square feet of space. Dedication ceremonies for the expansion were held July 23, 1977.

The first of two additions to the National Softball Hall of Fame/USA Softball Headquarters was started Jand completed Jfor an additional 4,350 square feet of space. The building was opened to the public July 1, 1973. The National Softball Hall of Fame was officially dedicated in Oklahoma City. Hall of Famers Harold (Shifty) Gears and Carolyn Thome Hart were among those attending the ceremonies. The late John Nagy, former Cleveland Metro commissioner, was USA Softball President at that time. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Hall of Fame were held Decemin Oklahoma City. Once USA Softball moved to Oklahoma City Januafter having its offices in Newark, NJ, the decision to establish a Hall of Fame Building in Oklahoma City was made in January of 1965.

The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1957. Link to Video of the National Softball Hall of Fame Your donations help keep this history of softball alive through exhibit updates, upkeep and restoration projects. The Hall of Fame and Museum does not charge, but donations are greatly appreciated and accepted. Saturday-Sunday: Check USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex for weekend hours Current Page Parent ASA Toggle Child Menu.Tonight, fans will have a chance to honor their captain during a nice little tribute ceremony. The Yankees were lucky to have had Jeter around for his whole Hall-of-Fame career. He was a part of the famed “Core Four” with Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte. He was one of the main constants in the Yankees’ championship runs in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2009. He had a knack for key situations in October and was a staple in Yankees history. The bigger the game, the better Jeter performed. This is a nice way for the Yankees to pay tribute to their Hall-of-Fame shortstop.ĭuring his career, Jeter posted a 71.3 WAR with a.
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He was a leader who always gave his full effort no matter what and left it all out on the field. His hustle, his jump throws, and his ability to come through in the clutch endeared him to the Yankees fanbase relatively quickly.

Jeter was one of a kind during his career. We ask fans to be seated by 6:30pm for tonight’s Derek Jeter Hall of Fame Tribute Ceremony. Gates will open at 5pm for tonight’s game. Tonight, the Yankees will have a special Hall of Fame tribute ceremony, where they will honor “The Captain.” 2 will never be worn again by any player who dons a Yankees uniform.
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He was also a 14-time American League All-Star, a five-time Gold Glove Award Winner, a five-time Silver Slugger, a World Series MVP, and a Rookie of the Year. The legendary shortstop played his entire career as a member of the New York Yankees, winning five World Series rings. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)ĭerek Jeter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame last season after being elected the previous year before COVID-19 shut down the sports world.
