Assemblyman John Salka (R,C,I, Ref-Brookfield) joined several other legislators and local officials in Cooperstown to congratulate the Class of 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees. This year’s class included Bud Fowler, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Mi\u00f1oso, Tony Oliva, Buck O\u2019Neil and David Ortiz. The seven were honored on a stage outside Clarks Sports Center, where a sea of fans and spectators joined to watch the historic moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was such an honor to witness these dedicated men be awarded the honor of being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame,\u201d said Salka. \u201cHearing David Ortiz speak really put into perspective the hard work, dedication, and self-discipline that it takes to be a truly tremendous athlete. I have the utmost respect for these men and the legacy that they leave behind.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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