Minnesota loves baseball.
In 1963 St. Cloud Sports,
Inc. established the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame under the
leadership of long-time civic leader Glenn Carlson. By
August 14th, 1986 it was incorporated under the non-profit laws of
Minnesota and in 1992, a ribbon cutting ceremony opened the new museum with
over 700 baseball fans in attendance.
The purpose of the Hall of
Fame is to honor those who have dedicated their lives to amateur baseball. It
is also used to encourage the development of the sport and serve as a place for
historical materials, such as; photos, equipment, trophies, plaques and other
educational material.
The Hall of Fame honors town-team
baseball, minor league, college, high school, American Legion and VFW teams.
Since the Hall of Fame was founded, 265 men from 140 Minnesota communities have
been inducted into the Hall of Fame. An average of four to six new members are
added each year.
The Minnesota Amateur
Baseball Hall of Fame is located on the second floor of the St. Cloud River’s
Edge Convention Center facing the beautiful Mississippi River. The collection
put on display is only the tip of the iceberg. There is an archive room that
houses many items that have not been put on display yet.
The Minnesota Amateur
Baseball Hall of Fame is open to the public and admission is FREE! Click here to view the Hall of Fame hours.
