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6-26-2007 By MICHELLE MILLER Staff Writer - Al Kaline (Inducted into Hall in 1980, was active from 1953 to 1974 and spent his entire career with the Detroit Tigers). - Dave Winfield (Inducted into the Hall in 2001 and is in the 3,000 Hit Club). - Jim Bunning (Inducted into the Hall in 1996 and is a perfect game pitcher). - Whitey Ford (Inducted into the Hall in 1974 with his Big Apple other half Mickey Mantle). - Bobby Doerr (A former second baseman was inducted into the Hall in 1986 and played his entire career with the Boston Red Sox). - Jerry Coleman (A former New York Yankee who was inducted into the Hall in 2005). - Ralph Kiner (Inducted into Hall in 1975 and is a current announcer). - Jim Rice (A Red Sox legend). - Cecil Fielder (1996 Yankee and home run champ). -Monte Irvin (A former left fielder who played in the Negro Leagues and for Major League baseball. He was inducted into the Hall in 1973). - Gaylord Perry (A former right-handed pitcher who was inducted into the Hall in 1991). - Bob Feller (A former major league pitcher who was inducted into the Hall in 1962). - Johnny Podres (A former left-handed pitcher who was a Brooklyn Dodger great). - Jesse Barfield (A former Yankee home run champ). - Rollie Fingers (A former relief pitcher noted for his handlebar mustache who was inducted into the Hall in 1992). - Don Schwall (A former right-handed pitcher who was Rookie of the Year and an All Star in 1961). - Jim Coates (A Yankee star right-handed pitcher). Particular players will be present on certain days of the week during certain time frames. See the flier that is available at A & E Sportscards and More and that is posted in the shop window for more details. Collector's World on 139 Main Street will be hosting a Hall Of Famer's autograph session during Induction Weekend. On Friday, baseball fans can come see George Kell, Monte Irvin, Steve Carlton, Robin Roberts, Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Lou Brock and Bob Feller. On Saturday, Bob Feller, Bobby Doerr, Monte Irvin, George Kell, Billy Williams and Robin Roberts will be present. And on Sunday, Bob Feller, Steve Carlton and Robin Roberts will be at the shop. More information can be found in fliers at the shop. TJ's Place/ The Home Plate on 124 Main Street will also be having players signing autographs this weekend. Players that will be signing include: - Orlando Cepeda (Some called the former first baseman and Hall of Famer the Babe Ruth of Latin America). - Yogi Berra (A former catcher and manger who played most of his career with the Yankees. He was elected into the Hall in 1972. Berra was one of only four players to be named the Most Valuable Player of the American League three times, and one of only six managers to lead both American and National League teams to the World Series). - Harmon Killebrew (Killebrew became one of the American League's most feared power hitters of the 1960s, belting 40 homers in a season eight times. He led the American League in home runs six times). - Juan Marichal (A former right-handed pitcher known for his high leg kick, dominating stuff and intimidation tactics, which included aiming pitches directly at the opposing batters' helmets. He played most of his career with the San Francisco Giants). - Ferguson Jenkins (A Canadian former right-handed pitcher who played most of his career with the Chicago Cubs). - Bob Feller (The former pitcher and hall of famer is nicknamed the "Heater from Van Meter" and "Rapid Rober. He played his entire career with the Cleveland Indians). - Gaylord Perry (A former right-handed pitcher who was inducted into the Hall in 1991. He was the first pitcher to win a Cy Young Award for both the American League and Nation League). - Paul Blair (A former center fielder for the Orioles). - Frank Robinson (An outfielder, most notably with the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles. During a 21-season career, he became the first player to win League MVP honors in both the National and American Leagues). - Graig Nettles (Former great third baseman who followed Lou Gehrig and Thurman Munson in the role of Yankee captain). - Richard "Goose" Gossage (A former relief pitcher who played 21 years with 9 different teams. He played his best years with the Yankees and Padres). - James "Mudcat" Grant (Former pitcher who helped the Twins win the 1965 American League Pennant, the Pirates win the 1970 National League Eastern Division and 1971 World Series and the Athletics win the 1971 American League Western Division). - Rollie Fingers (Former relief pitcher known for his handlebar mustache). - Mike Norris (A former right-handed starting pitcher who played for the Oakland Athletics). Particular players will be present on certain days of the week during certain time frames. Prices also vary according to player and what people want signed. Pioneer Sports Cards and Deyo and sons Sports will be having signings as well. They will be featuring Bill "Spaceman" Lee and Denny McLain. Lee will be available to sign any item for $15 on Friday from 1-4 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. McLain will be available to sign any item with one inscription on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday from 1-4 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. The Seventh Inning Stretch will be featuring 2002 Hall of Fame inductee Ozzie Smith on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. Balls and flats will be signed for $50, 11 x 14 flats and larger will be signed for $95, Equipment and caps for $95, Jersey numbers for $125 and inscriptions for $20. Safe at Home Ball Park & Collectables on 92 Main Street will be presenting Pete Rose and Mike Schmidt. Rose, baseballs "All Time Hits Leader," will be at the shop on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 3-5 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. He will be signing flats and balls for $65, caps and equipment for $75, bats and jerseys for $95 and inscriptions for $20. Schmidt, who was inducted into the Hall in 1995, will be at the shop on Saturday from 3-5 p.m. He will be signing flats and balls for $60, bats and jerseys for $90 and inscriptions for $20. |
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