Mead speaks with NEWSChannel 2 regarding the Hall's decision to cancel this year's induction weekend and instead hold a dual enshrinement for the Classes of 2020 and 2021 next year.
Mead speaks with NEWSChannel 2 regarding the Hall's decision to cancel this year's induction weekend and instead hold a dual enshrinement for the Classes of 2020 and 2021 next year.
Potential record setting crowd that was anticipated for this year's induction weekend.
Tonight - we're hearing from hall of fame representatives about today's big announcement.
((no cg off top)) tim mead: we're not going to sacrifice quality... the baseball hall of fame made the decision this afternoon to cancel the 2020 induction weekend originally slated for july following a conference call between board members.
It was a difficult decision - especially with the record- setting potential - but one that hall president tim mead told newschannel two needed to be made.
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None tim mead: according to mead - the board's decision was unanimous - though it doesn't make it any easier for all involved.
Tim mead: though fans will have to be patient to see the class of 2020 - including former yankee captain derek jeter - enshrined...think of it as rain out...with a great doubleheader on tap for next year.
Tim mead: "...even greater moment than it would have been this july."
> this year's highly anticipated class including jeter - larry walker
Class of 2020 will be enshrined along with the Class of 2021 on July 25, 2021. Statements from Derek Jeter and Larry Walker..