After donors stood single file, forming a line reaching from beyond first base to home plate to have their picture taken in the third base dugout with the three hall of famers, they enjoyed receiving baseball tips from the game's greatest. Since his summer spent roaming the Hall of Fame grounds at 25 Main Street, Morse has worked he way up in baseball to his current position as vice president of communications and content for the Minnesota Twins.Īs education ambassador for the Hall, Smith and his friends succeeded with mission accomplished on this Friday morning. One of many success stories coming from participants in the Steele Internship program is Dustin Morse. Since PLAY Ball's inception in 2002, the program has raised more than $200,000.
With glove in hand, PLAY Ball teammates receive on-field interaction with four of the greatest the game has ever produced. Participants on this picturesque July morning in New York's Leatherstocking Region can count on going home with mementos to remember their experience. For a price of $750.00 (for members) and $1,000.00 (non-members), these donations not only support the Hall's educational mission but also the Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program for Youth Leadership Development. to meet, greet, and instruct donors on the basics to better baseball, and make them feel like new teammates, Smith and his team are already inside the baseball museum at 8:00 AM.įor the next three hours the four hall of famers are extending an up close and personal, most unique baseball experience. Recruiting fellow hall of famers Jim Thome, Eddie Murray, and Cal Ripken, Jr.
This past July 22, at historic Doubleday Field just off of the village's Main Street, Smith is at work - early. As part of the festivities, Smith leads with the museum's fundraiser - PLAY Ball. During the Hall's busiest time of the year, Induction Weekend, this is when Smith is at his most generous.
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