Editorial Seventh entry
Cooperstown, New York / 23.07.2023 17:36:57
The Major League Baseball (MLB) Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York dressed up this Sunday afternoon to host the induction of Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen, who were officially immortalized.
The ceremony featured video tributes for both, which were starred by some of their former teammates such as Marquis Grissom for McGriff and Albert Pujols for Rolen.
Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen, welcome to the Baseball Hall of Fame! #HOFWKND
(Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum) pic.twitter.com/hi1l2Q4riS
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) July 23, 2023
In addition, Commissioner Rob Manfred unveiled the plaques, reading aloud the text of each one, and gave the exalted the traditional rings that were previously given away at a dinner after the ceremony.
“What a trip, what a dream,” McGriff said during his speech, being the first of the two to accept baseball’s highest individual honor.
Hall of Famer — and photographer — Randy Johnson captured his angle of today’s Induction Ceremony. #HOFWKND
Be sure to check out his exhibit at @FenimoreArtwhich was just extended to December! pic.twitter.com/GMlsPpmB23
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) July 23, 2023
“It’s intimidating,” Rolen said. “It’s very intimidating to be in a room with these guys, their wives and their families. They are the legends of the game… There is not going to be a quick change here where I am going to feel like I belong.”
2023-07-24 00:22:00
#Fred #McGriff #Scott #Rolen #inducted #MLB #Hall #Fame
