Class of 2011 Baseball Hall of Fame, Roberto Alomar, Bert Blyleven and Pat Gillick

The 2011 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees will include 13x All-Star, Roberto Alomar, the 3,701 strikeout man, Bert Blyleven, and the general manager for four different MLB teams, including three World Series Champion teams, Pat Gillick.

The 2011 Induction Ceremony will start at 1:30pm at the Clark Sports Center, located in Cooperstown, New York, and will be followed by the Hall of Fame Plaque Ceremony at 6:30pm, which will done at the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum. Admission to the Induction Ceremony is FREE and seating is unlimited. Admission to the Plaque Ceremony is included with your ticket to the HOF Museum.

Planning on going to the 2011 Baseball Hall of Fame weekend? You'll need a place to stay. Visit the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce for bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, hotels and more!

Addresses and phone numbers you'll need:

Clark Sports Center
County Highway 52
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-2800
(Located about 1 mile SE from the center of Cooperstown)

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
25 Main Street
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(888) HALL-OF-FAME
(Located in the heart of Cooperstown. You can't miss it.)

2011 MLB All Star Game Tickets and Schedule of Events

The 2011 MLB All Star Game will be played at Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is the 82nd year of the event. If you haven't voted for the player's you'd like to see, there is still plenty of time. Each fan has the opportunity to complete an online ballot for both the American League and National League teams. Vote now and vote often! You can submit your vote up to 25 times! Voting ends on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at 11:59pm ET. The Home Run Derby will be live on Monday, July 11th and the All Star Game will be on Tuesday, July 12th. Both events will be televised live by FOX.

2011 MLB All Star Game Schedule of Events

Our original links for buying tickets directed you to Ticketmaster, but it appears that may no longer be an option. We have added several links throughout this post to Ticket Liquidator to help you shop and compare ticket prices.


2011 MLB All Star Game FanFest

This year's MLB All Star FanFest will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center from Friday, July 8th, through Tuesday, July 12th. The doors open at 9am and will close at 8pm, except on sunday, when the hours will be 9am-6pm.

Individual Ticket Prices

Adult $30.00
Children (12 and Under) $25.00
Seniors (65 and Older) $25.00
College and Military $25.00
Children Under are FREE

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FanFest Family Packs

Four Pack - 2x Adults and 2x Children $90.00
Five Pack - 2x Adults and 3x Children $110.00
Six Pack - 2x Adults and 4x Children $130.00
Seven Pack - 2x Adults and 5x Children $150.00

FanFest Super Value Pack

4x MLB All-Star FanFest Tickets, 4x Hotdogs and 4x Sodas FOR ONLY $110.00!

*Food voucher and admission tickets will be mailed to you. You can redeem the vouchers once you arrive at the convention center.

Fan Friendly Friday

Buy one Adult Ticket for Friday, July 8th, and receive a second Adult Ticket FREE!

You can order your tickets online or by calling 1-888-FANFEST (1-888-326-3378). Be sure to enter code BOGO if you order your Fan Friendly Friday Tickets online. If you can't make it to Fan Friendly Friday, you can still save $5.00 per ticket by entering discount code FOBA for Adults, and FOBC for children. Unfortunately, you cannot combine these codes with code BOGO.

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2011 MLB All Star Charity Dance-A-Thon

MLB will donate 100% of the proceeds from the Saturday Night Dance Party to fight against cancer. The choreographer from Glee, Zach Woodlee, will judge a dance contest for an Dance-A-Thon Attendees. The winner will get a meet and great on the set of Glee. Register, Sponsor a Participant and/ or Donate Here.

2011 MLB All Star Sunday

The Taco Bell All Star Legends and Celebrities Softball Game, and the All Star Futures Game will take place on Sunday, July 10th. These games are a great time to see the legends of yesterday and the stars of tomorrow. Buy Tickets

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2011 Gatorade Workout Day, featuring the State Farm Home Run Derby
 
The Home Run Derby is one of the most exciting events at each All-Star Game. The excitement it generates even rivals the All-Star Game itself. Lots of fun for everyone. Buy Tickets

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2011 MLB All Star Game

The 82nd Annual MLB All Star Game will be played at Chase Field, in Phoenix, AZ on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Buy Tickets

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Locations:

Phoenix Convention Center and Venue
100 N. Third Street
Phoenix, AZ  85004
(602) 262-6225
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Chase Field
401 E. Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ  85004
(602) 462-2000
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Highland Mint Miami Heat Dallas Mavericks 2011 NBA Final Coins and Photomints

For every major sporting event, including the Super Bowl, NCAA Basketball Championship, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, World Series, BCS Championship, The Highland Mint produces some of the finest collectibles available. One of the most popular and sought after collectible is the "Dueling Logos Coin." These coins are minted to commemorate the championship matchup between the participating teams. The front of the coin features the dueling logos of both teams along with the championship trophy engraved in the center, while the back of the coin features the Championship matchup logo.

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This year, the 2011 NBA Finals Commemorative 24KT Gold plated coin features the Eastern Conference Champions, Miami Heat, vs. the Western Conference Champions, Dallas Mavericks. This year's coin is encased in a 3.5x5 acrylic, with a cherry wood base, an engraved nameplate and a certificate of authenticity.

The Highland Mint also produced the 2011 NBA Finals Limited Edition Team Force photomints. Each photomint commemorates the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks in custom 8x10 photo, that's mounted inside a 13x16 wood frame. Each Team Force photomint features the top players from each team and is mounted with the 24KT Gold Plated 2011 NBA Finals Dueling Logos Coin and 24KT 2011 NBA Finals Logo Coin. A Certificate of Authenticity is matted between the coins.

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Free Shipping to lower 48 states.

Highland Mint Miami Heat James Wade Bosh Big 3 Gold Coin Photo Mint and Three Coin Set

The Highland Mint presents the Miami Heat "Big 3" Photomint. An 8x10 collage photo of Lebron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh is presented in a 13x16 wood frame. Included in the frame is a 24KT Gold plated Miami Heat team coin as well as a 24KT Gold plated NBA Logo coin. A COA is mounted between both coins. Limited Edition of 1,000 and Officially Licensed by the NBA.

The Highland Mint indtroduces the Miami Heat "Big 3" 24KT Gold plated Three Coin Set. The minted coins feature Lebron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The set is presented in a custom jewelry case and accompanied by a COA.

Macho Man Randy Savage

This one's for one of the greatest wrestlers ever, The Macho Man. RIP brother.

OOOHHH YEEEAAAHHH!!!!

Wilson Official NFL Football - The Duke

Ever wondered how Wilson makes their Official NFL Footballs? Check out this video.

Named after football legend, Wellington "Duke" Mara, each ball is hand crafted in Ada, Ohio and has an exclusive pattern to the NFL using hand picked Wilson leather and double laces for added texture and control. Every NFl Game Ball is inspected by hand and must pass the same specifications as those used on the field.

Joe Dimaggio's 56 game hitting streak

It was 70 years ago today (May 15, 1941) that Joe Dimaggio went 1-4 in a 13-1 loss to the White Sox that began his incredible 56 game hitting streak. It lasted until July 16. Dimaggio took home the MVP along with the World Series Title. Pretty amazing considering this was the same year Ted Williams hit .406, which is another feat many people don't think will be reached.

It's been 70 years and no one else has even come close. Pete Rose had 44 in 1978 and Paul Molitor hit in 39 consecutive in 1987. Next to Cy Young's 511 wins, this may be a record that is never broken.

But then again... all records are made to be broken.

Mike Piazza 2013 Hall of Fame Eligible

I loved watching Mike Piazza hit. He took a lot of criticism over his defensive skills, he could really hit. He'll be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2013 and should be in on the first ballot. He spent his first 6 1/2 seasons with the LA Dodgers and eight more with the New York Mets.

That brings us to the discussion of were he stands all time. Is he the best catcher in Mets history? Was he the best catcher in Dodgers history? Gary Carter was Amazin' and is in the Hall of Fame already. Roy Campanella played only ten years, but was an 8x MLB All-Star and a 3x MVP. I say he's right behind Gary Carter and Roy Campanella as the #2 catcher for both teams.

Where does Mike stack up against the greats like Johnny Bench, Carlton Fisk, Ivan Rodriquez and Yogi Berra? I have him at #7 All-Time.


All Time Greatest MLB Catchers:

1) Yogi Berra
2) Johnny Bench
3) Roy Campabella
4) Ivan Rodriquez
5) Carlton Fisk
6) Gary Carter
7) Mike Piazza

NY Rangers' Derek Boogaard found dead

ESPN has reported the sad and untimely death of one of hockey's biggest hitters, Derek Bogaard. He was found dead in his Minneapolis apartment. He was a fan favorite and was only 28 years old.

Full Story - ESPN.com

Kate Middleton Look a Like Winner

I know this has nothing to do with sports, but my cousin won this Kate Middleton Look-a-Like contest in Jacksonville, FL. Congrats Jennie!

http://www.news4jax.com/video/27717924/index.html

Highland Mint Showcase Photomints

Here is the latest and greatest from The Highland Mint. They have just released the Highland Mint Showcase Photomints. Each photomint is a Limited Edition of 2,500. Each 13x16 black wood frame includes one 6" x 9" photo as well as two 4" x 2.5" photos. Also featured in the frame is a gold plated team coin as well as a bronze coin that has MLB Authenticated Infield Dirt that was retrieved from the stadium and embedded on the coin! Highland Mint has been making the infield dirt coins for a while. Pretty cool idea.

Check out the list below of the available players and stadiums. $99.95 each. Free shipping within the lower 48 United States.

Highland Mint Evan Longoria Infield Dirt Coin "Showcase" Photo Mint

Highland Mint Fenway Park Infield Dirt Coin "Showcase" Photo Mint

Highland Mint Dustin Pedroia Infield Dirt Coin "Showcase" Photo Mint

Highland Mint Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Infield Dirt Coin "Showcase" Photo Mint

Highland Mint Troy Tulowitzki Infield Dirt Coin "Showcase" Photo Mint

Highland Mint Joe Mauer Infield Dirt Coin "Showcase" Photo Mint

Highland Mint Phillies Chase Utley Infield Dirt Showcase Photomint

Highland Mint Phillies Roy Halladay Showcase Photomint

Highland Mint Citizens Bank Park Infield Dirt Coin "Showcase" Photomint

Highland Mint Buster Posey Infield Dirt Coin Showcase Photomint

Highland Mint AT&T Park Infield Dirt Coin "Showcase" Photomint

Highland Mint Seattle Mariners Ichiro Infield Dirt Showcase Photomint

Highland Mint Seattle Mariners Safeco Field Infield Dirt Showcase Photomint

Highland Mint St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols Infield Dirt Showcase Photomint

Highland Mint St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium Infield Dirt Showcase Photomint


Unfortunately, the two NY Yankees Showcase Photomints do not include an infield dirt coin. They feature a gold stadium coin instead.

Highland Mint NY Yankees Derek Jeter Showcase Photomint

Highland Mint NY Yankees Yankee Stadium Showcase Photomint

Carolina Panthers Cam Newton Draft Day Photomint

After a brilliant 2010 season with the Auburn Tigers the Carolina Panthers made Cam Newton the first overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft. Carolina fans have a chance to commemorate this special occasion with the Highland Mint Cam Newton "Draft Day" 24KT Gold Coin Photomint. Each photomint a numbered 8x10 photo of Cam Newton holding up his jersey at the 2011 NFL Draft, and is triple matted inside a 13x16 wood frame. The bottom of the frame includes a 24KT Gold plated Carolina Panthers Commemorative coin as well as a 24KT Gold plated NFL coin. A Certificate of Authenticity is mounted between the two coins. This is a Limited Edition of only 1,000.

 Highland Mint Cam Newton "Draft Day" 24KT Gold Coin Photomint - $99.95 - Free shipping within the 48 contiguous United States.

The Highland Mint is one of the most well known sports memorabilia companies in the United States. They are the only company that is Officially Licensed by the NFL to mint the Official Super Bowl Coin each year.

Osama Bin Laden is dead

BREAKING NEWS from CNN: Osama bin Laden, the face of terror, killed in Pakistan