Canadian ball hall postpones induction, museum closed until further notice

The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame has announced that it’s postponing their annual induction festivities in St. Marys, Ont., that were set for June due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The museum and ball fields on the Hall of Fame’s site will also be closed until further notice. Photo: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

April 9, 2020

Official Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Statement

The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum (CBHFM) is announcing impacts to its scheduled events and operations caused by COVID-19.

Induction

The CBHFM is postponing until further notice its June 2020 induction ceremony and related events scheduled for June 18-20, 2020. All induction-related events, including The Opening Pitch (June 18), the 24th annual Celebrity Golf Classic & Banquet (June 19) and the induction ceremony (June 20) will be postponed.

Museum and Ballfields

The museum and the ballfields are closed to the public until further notice.

Board of Directors Chair, Adam Stephens, states: “While the impacts of COVID-19 on the Hall’s events and operations are disappointing, the health and well-being of Canadians are paramount. We look forward to welcoming Canadians back to our site and events when it is safe to do so to celebrate the great history of baseball in Canada and the tremendous inductee class of 2020.”

These updates and others will be shared at www.baseballhalloffame.ca and via the Hall of Fame’s social media channels.