In this episode of the Clubhouse Chatter podcast, Kevin Henry interviews Jon Shestakofsky, the VP of Communications and Content for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. They discuss the upcoming inductions, the experience of visiting Cooperstown during July, and the importance of preserving baseball history. They also talk about the recent tribute to the Negro leagues and the online resources available on the Hall of Fame's website. The conversation concludes with a discussion on how the Hall of Fame acquires memorabilia and the promise to preserve it for future generations.

Takeaways

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown is preparing for upcoming inductions and is a hub of activity during July.

The Hall of Fame aims to preserve history, honor excellence, and connect generations through its exhibits and events.

The recent tribute to the Negro Leagues highlighted the importance of black baseball history and the contributions of players before and after the Negro Leagues.

The Hall of Fame offers online resources, including an interactive platform for kids to learn about black baseball history.

The Hall of Fame acquires memorabilia by planning ahead for known events and making requests after unexpected moments in baseball history.

Learn more at https://baseballhall.org/

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