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Tuesday, October 13
Our Mission Dick Allen in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Current List of Veterans Committee Members
The Veterans Committee is a group comprised of the living members of the Baseball Hall of Fame (60), the living recipients of the J.G. Taylor Spink Award (nine), the living recipients of the Ford C. Frick Award (14) and the members of the previous 15-man Veterans Committee whose terms have not yet expired (one).
Your Opinion Counts
Fans wishing to voice their opinion in support of their favorite candidates may do so in two ways: by sending a single letter to Hall of Fame Veterans Committee, Post Office Box 590, Cooperstown, NY 13326, or by logging on to baseballhalloffame.org and sending us an e-mail. The Hall of Fame does not forward petitions to the voting members, but makes all correspondence known to any interested voting members, as well as to the Screening Committee members and Historical Overview Committee members.
The greatest debate in sports is who belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Let us know what you're thinking.
With the new Veterans Committee rules, all players who appeared in games in at least 10 major league seasons (starting in 1876), who are not on Major League Baseballâs ineligible list, and who are not being considered by the Baseball Writersâ Association of America (BBWAA), are eligible for election. Managers, umpires and executives with 10 or more years in baseball are also eligible.
Dick Allen/HOF/2010
Hall of Fame Veterans Committee,
Post Office Box 590,
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Hall of Famers (60)
Hank Aaron Monte Irvin Jim Palmer
Sparky Anderson Reggie Jackson Tony Pérez
Luis Aparicio Fergie Jenkins Gaylord Perry
Ernie Banks Al Kaline Kirby Puckett
Johnny Bench George Kell Phil Rizzuto
Yogi Berra Harmon Killebrew Robin Roberts
George Brett Ralph Kiner Brooks Robinson
Lou Brock Sandy Koufax Frank Robinson
Jim Bunning Tom Lasorda Nolan Ryan
Rod Carew Al Lopez Mike Schmidt
Steve Carlton Lee MacPhail Red Schoendienst
Gary Carter Juan Marichal Tom Seaver
Orlando Cepeda Willie Mays Ozzie Smith
Bobby Doerr Bill Mazeroski Duke Snider
Dennis Eckersley Willie McCovey Don Sutton
Bob Feller Paul Molitor Earl Weaver
Rollie Fingers Joe Morgan Billy Williams
Carlton Fisk Eddie Murray Dave Winfield
Whitey Ford Stan Musial Carl Yastrzemski
Bob Gibson Phil Niekro Robin Yount
Ford C. Frick Award Recipients (14)
Marty Brennaman Ernie Harwell Felo RamÃrez Bob Uecker
Herb Carneal Milo Hamilton Vin Scully Bob Wolff
Joe Garagiola Jaime Jarrin Lon Simmons
Curt Gowdy Harry Kalas Chuck Thompson
J.G. Taylor Spink Award Recipients (10)
Bob Broeg Jerome Holtzman Hal McCoy
Murray Chass Jack Lang Joe McGuff
Charley Feeney Hal Lebovitz Ross Newhan
Former Veterans Committee Members (1)
John McHale (term expires after 2007 elections)
Wednesday, September 2
Black Baseball World Series 2009
Black Baseball League & World Series 2009 Sept. 20th -30th 2009
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Thursday, April 9
Summer Baseball School
2009 RBI Facts
Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is a youth outreach program designed to promote interest in baseball, increase the self-esteem of disadvantaged children and encourage kids to stay in school and off the streets
Former scout and Major Leaguer John Young developed the RBI program concept in Los Angeles in 1989; MLB assumed administration of RBI in 1991 and manages the program in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), the official charity of MLB RBI programs have been started in more than 200 cities worldwide, and annually have provided as many as 120,000 boys and girls the opportunity to play baseball and softball MLB and its Clubs have designated more than $16 million worth of resources to the RBI program and all 30 Major League Baseball Clubs have supported RBI programs
The RBI program features educational and life skills components; local RBI programs conduct Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life, a multicultural character education program developed by Major League Baseball and/or BGCA's Quick SMART! program, a condensed version of BGCA's award winning SMART Moves program
Five divisions for local league play: Freshman Boys (13- to 14-year-olds), Junior Boys (15- to 16-year-olds), Senior Boys (17- to 18-year-olds) and Girls Softball (14 years and under, and 18 years and under); typical RBI league schedules operate from May to August
Since the inception of the RBI program in 1989, MLB Clubs have drafted nearly 150 RBI participants, including six players selected in the first round of the First-Year Player Draft
RBI alumni on MLB rosters during the 2005 season included: Carl Crawford (Devil Rays), Covelli "Coco" Crisp (Indians), Vic Darensbourg (Tigers), Ken Harvey (Royals), Luis Matos (Orioles), Calvin Pickering (Royals), Jimmy Rollins (Phillies) and Dontrelle Willis (Marlins) (* Players' 2005 Club listed)
All-Star Sporting Goods, Outdoor Cap, Mitchell and Ness, Nike, and Rawlings are official suppliers of the 2006 RBI program
RBI Coaching Seminars instruct coaches and league organizers on topics ranging from life skills, baseball skills, conflict resolution, media training, marketing and fundraising
RBI Objectives:
1) Increase participation and interest in baseball
2) Encourage academic participation and achievement
3) Increase the number of talented athletes prepared to play in college and the minor leagues
4) Promote greater inclusion of minorities into the mainstream of the game
5) Develop self-esteem and teach the value of teamwork
RBI World Series Facts
To reach the 2007 RBI World Series, teams will compete in regional tournaments to be held throughout July.
Region Host Team Host City* Dates*
Mid-Atlantic Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh, PA July 6-8, 2006
Northeast Trenton Thunder Trenton, NJ July 6-9, 2006
Florida/Southeast Florida Marlins Miami, FL July 7-9, 2006
Central/Midwest Minnesota Twins Minneapolis, MN July 14-16, 2006
Southwest Houston Astros Houston, TX July 14-17, 2006
Pacific N/A Hilo, HI July 14-17, 2006
*Locations and times subject to change
The 14th annual Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) World Series will take place from August 2-10, 2007 (Aug. 2-7 Boys, Aug. 6–10 Girls), at the Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy in Compton, CA
The Pittsburgh Pirates hosted the 2005 RBI World Series in conjunction with MLB, and PNC Park was the site of several activities including the championship games in each division
2007 RBI World Series sponsors include Rawlings Sporting Goods, All-Star Sporting Goods, and Outdoor Cap
International entries that competed for championship titles in 2005 included Puerto Rico (Junior Boys), and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (Senior Boys and Girls Softball). Previously, teams from Taipei, Taiwan; Prague, Republic of Czech; Montreal, Canada and the United States Virgin Islands have competed in the RBI World Series
Previous World Series Venues and Champions:
Year Location Host Team Boys Junior Champ Boys Senior Champ Girls Champion
1993 St. Louis, MO Cardinals Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA
1994 Anaheim, CA Angels Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
1995 Philadelphia, PA Phillies Atlanta, GA Los Angeles, CA Newark, NJ
1996 Cleveland, OH Indians Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
1997 Denver, CO Rockies Miami, FL Puerto Rico St. Petersburg, FL
1998 Kissimmee, FL Braves Puerto Rico Atlanta, GA Denver, CO
1999 Kissimmee, FL Braves Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Miami, FL
2000 Kissimmee, FL Braves Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA
2001 Kissimmee, FL Braves Los Angeles, CA Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA
2002 Chicago, IL White Sox Atlanta, GA Los Angeles, CA Atlanta, GA
2003 Houston, TX Astros Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Atlanta, GA
2004 Detroit, MI Tigers Puerto Rico Miami, FL Atlanta, GA
2005 Pittsburgh, PA Pirates Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Atlanta, GA
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