baberuthmuseum.com - Press Releases http://baberuthmuseum.com/ Infinity Site Manager en-us Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:09:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=194 Bilas, Feinstein, Holliday will help honor Terps coach The Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards today announced the addition of several special guests for the event honoring University of Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams on Sept. 30 at the Hippodrome Theater. Among the guests added: ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas; best-selling author and journalist John Feinstein; play-by-play voice of the Terrapins Johnny Holliday; Maryland basketball color analyst Chris Knoche; Williams' Maryland teammate Billy Jones; and former Maryland basketball coach Frank Fellows. Each year, the fall gala celebrates a significant figure or crowning achievement in Maryland sports history. Williams will be inducted into the museum's Hall of Legends joining Babe Ruth, Johnny Unitas, Art Modell, Jim McKay and Brooks Robinson. The Sept. 30 event will include tributes from Williams' former players, Hall of Fame coaches and other special guests connected to him and his career in basketball. Guests previously announced include Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim; Villanova coach Jay Wright; and former Maryland standouts Len Elmore and Walt Williams. Tickets are available at various levels: $150 includes the cocktail reception from 6:30 pm at 7:30 pm.and the program, while program-only seating is available at orchestra level and in the balcony for $60 or $40. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster by calling 410-547-7328 or visiting www.Ticketmaster.com. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:03:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=190 Coach Williams and Previous Gala Honorees to Enter Museum’s Hall of Legends Baltimore, Md. – Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards today announced that its annual fall gala will feature the induction of University of Maryland Head Men’s Basketball Coach Gary Williams into the organization’s newly founded Hall of Legends. The event will take place on Thursday, September 30th at The Hippodrome in downtown Baltimore. Tue, 6 Apr 2010 10:53:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=176 Sports Legends Museum has teamed with The Baltimore Sun to celebrate Maryland’s Greatest Sports Moments. Thu, 1 Apr 2010 06:21:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=175 John Ziemann, deputy director of Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards, was the inspiration for Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barry Levinson’s ESPN 30 on 30 documentary entitled “The Band That Wouldn’t Die.” When the Colts left Baltimore in the shadow of a snowy March night, much of its heart and soul remained behind in the form of the Colts Marching Band.   Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:41:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=169 Kimmie Meissner will share her experiences from the Olympic Games at Sports Legends Museum on February 27th Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:23:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=166 Event Rescheduled for Friday, February 19 Baltimore, MD – The Babe Ruth Museum today announced that they are again postponing the “Babe’s Birthday Bash” event until Friday, February 19 because of the weather. “It’s unfortunate to have to now push the event back for a second consecutive week, but considering the snow that is blanketing our area it is the right decision,” stated the Museum’s Executive Director Mike Gibbons. “With the new storm only addiing to the tremendous snow received last weekend, our thoughts continue to center on the safety of our guests and we do not want anyone to put themselves at risk. We are hopefully that we can finally give Babe his overdue birthday party next week.” The event to celebrate the 115th anniversary of Ruth’s birth in Baltimore will still be held at Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards and take place from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Anyone who is now unable to attend the event on February 19 is encouraged to contact the Museum at 410.727.1539.  Please visit www.BabeRuthMuseum.com for updates. Additionally, the Museum has moved activities from the Babe Ruth Birthplace on Saturday, February 13 to Saturday, February 20. On that day, the Museum will show rare Babe Ruth movies at the Birthplace from 12 p.m. until closing in honor of Ruth’s birthday.  Admission to the Birthplace will be only $3, in honor of Ruth’s playing number. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:10:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=163 Baltimore, MD - On Friday, February 26, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm, Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards will host a fundraiser for the Great Blacks in Wax Museum. Funds will go to a Joe Gans wax statue. Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Baltimore native Joe Gans, the first African-American boxing champion. Tickets are $50 (general admission) and $100 (VIP) which includes private time with celebrities such as Showtime boxing commentator Al Bernstein, NBC “Homicide: Life On The Street” TV star Clayton LeBouef, Joe Gans book author Colleen Aycock and 2-time former boxing champion William Joppy. Retired Baltimore Colts, Ravens, and Orioles players will be on hand along with MMA combatants. Tickets include catered food from Michael’s Eighth Avenue, cash bar, silent auction and live blues music from international blues musician Chaz DePaolo. For more information on Joe Gans, please visit the web site at www.JoeGans.com.   For event ticket sales, please contact Whitney Edmonds (410) 727-1539 ext 3033 whitneye@baberuthmuseum.com     For further information, please contact Kevin Grace (443) 622-6557 kevingrace2@hotmail.com   Thu, 7 Jan 2010 14:25:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=159 On December 23, Sports Legends Museum unveiled a new gallery entitled “Treasures From Our Attic.”  The exhibit, which  runs through 2010, contains never-before-displayed artifacts from some of the top sporting moments and athletes in Maryland history.  Among the impressive items include Dorothy Hamill’s skates and dress from her 1976 Olympic gold medal triumph; the silver tea set Johnny Unitas received for winning the 1959 NFL Championship; and much, much more. On the day the new gallery opened, both WBAL-TV and WMAR-TV in Baltimore profiled the exhibits with segments that aired throughout multiple newscasts.  On January 6, Baltimore’s FOX 45 featured the gallery in three different segments in their morning show’s Hometown Hotspot piece. To view the segments, please click on any of the items below.  For more information about the exhibit, please visit the Babe Ruth Museum website. FOX 45 - Part 2  Part 3   |   WBAL-TV   |    WMAR-TV Thu, 7 Jan 2010 09:39:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=158 Celebration of Babe Ruth’s 115th Birthday will include honoring the Markakises with 2010 Babe Ruth Museum Community Service Award for their work with The Right Side Foundation Baltimore, MD – The Babe Ruth Museum today announced that it will host its annual “Babe’s Birthday Bash” on Friday, February 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards.  The event will celebrate the 115th anniversary of Ruth’s birth in Baltimore and take place one day prior to the slugger’s actual birthdate of February 6. In addition to celebrating Ruth’s birthday, the Museum will present Baltimore Orioles’ outfielder Nick Markakis and his wife, Christina, with the 2010 Babe Ruth Museum Community Service Award. The award was created to honor Ruth’s memory by recognizing an active or former professional athlete, or individual with ties to the Maryland sports community, who has demonstrated a strong devotion to Baltimore and the State of Maryland by giving back to the community.  Previous recipients include Edwin Mulitalo, Brian Roberts and Melvin Mora. “Nick Markakis has become a staple of Baltimore baseball and we commend him and Christina for being so committed to serving our local community via their foundation,” said the Museum’s Executive Director Mike Gibbons.  “Babe loved children and we know he would be proud of the Markakises work.” In May 2009, Nick and Christina Markakis launched The Right Side Foundation (www.RightSideFoundation.org) as a way to utilize the platform they have through baseball to give back to the local community.  The organization’s mission is to help improve the quality of life for distressed children throughout the State of Maryland.  They achieve this objective through Foundation programming, investing in community groups/initiatives and developing strategic partnerships throughout the State.  The Right Side Foundation’s key initiative is its “Fun for 21” program in which it provides 21 children from Maryland with day-long educational or recreational experiences at local cultural attractions, sporting events and more. Since the program’s inception in June 2009, organizations that have benefitted from the program include the Ronald McDonald House of Central Maryland, Living Classrooms Foundation, the Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital and others. “Nick and I are extremely honored that the Museum saw us as worthy recipients of their community service award,” stated Christina Markakis, co-founder of The Right Side Foundation. “Forming the Foundation has been a rewarding experience and we are excited to keep growing our efforts in 2010 and helping more children in Maryland” Tickets to the event are $45 each for members of the Babe Ruth Museum; $55 a piece for the general public when purchased in advance; and $60 each at-the-door on the night of the event. Ten or more tickets purchased together are $40 each. The evening includes admission to Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards; unlimited food and beverages; a silent auction; appearances by local professional athletes and amateur champions; door prizes; and free parking at Camden Yards.  Tickets are available by contacting the Museum at 410.727.1539 or visiting www.BabeRuthMuseum.com.  Event sponsors include Smyth Jewelers and PressBox. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:57:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=155 Exhibit will Feature Priceless, Never-Before-Seen Mementoes from Maryland’s Top Athletes & Sporting Moments Baltimore, MD – Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards today announced that it will unveil a new gallery this week entitled “Treasures From Our Attic.”  Opening on December 23 and running through 2010, the exhibit will contain never-before-displayed artifacts from some of the top sporting moments and athletes in Maryland history. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:24:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=154 Baltimore Colts, Stars, Hustlers & Terrapins Merchandise Now on Sale Baltimore, MD – Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards today announced that it is offering unique throwback merchandise associated with a number of teams from Baltimore’s storied sports heritage.   Now available in the Museum’s store, as well as through its website, BRMStore.org, fans can purchase vintage t-shirts or sweatshirts from the Baltimore Colts (AAFL 1947-29, NFL 1950); Baltimore Hustlers (ABA 1975); Baltimore Stars (USFL 1985); and Baltimore Terrapins (Federal Baseball League 1913).  Depending on the team and article of clothing, items retail from $15 to $45.  “The holidays are a time for reflection and creating memories,” stated John Hein, the Museum’s director of business development. “So what better time to give someone a throwback gift that will be unlike any other present they receive this year…a distinctive piece of Baltimore’s historic sports culture.”   Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards is owned and operated by the Babe Ruth Museum.  The Store at Sports Legends Museum is regularly open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  For the holidays, the Museum itself will close at 2 p.m. on December 24th and 31st while the store will remain open until 5 p.m.  Both the Museum and the store are closed on Christmas Day. The items are also available online at the museum store web site. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:09:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=153 The Baltimore Ravens exhibit and `58 Colts Championship exhibit  were featured as Sunday Night Football paid a visit to Sports Legends Museum during the November 13th game between the Ravens and Steelers from M&T Bank stadium. View the video clip. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:06:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=151 Event will take place prior to the Ravens’ final regular season home game on December 20th against Chicago Baltimore, MD – Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards today announced that it will host another indoor tailgate party on Sunday, December 20th from 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. prior to the Baltimore Ravens’ game at M&T Bank Stadium against the Chicago Bears. (Game time has been changed to 4:15p.m.) Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:27:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=148 Hall of Famers Gino Marchetti and Raymond Berry Will be on Hand Baltimore, MD – Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards today announced that it will host an indoor tailgate party on Sunday, November 29th from 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. prior to the Baltimore Ravens’ Sunday Night Football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:15:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=146 “An Evening with Brooks” Will Take Place on Monday, October 26th Baltimore, MD – The Babe Ruth Museum today announced that National Baseball Hall of Fame Manager Earl Weaver and former Baltimore Orioles Paul Blair and Ron Hansen have joined the lineup for the Museum’s tribute event to third baseman Brooks Robinson. “An Evening with Brooks,” presented by the Baltimore Orioles and Crown Quality Gasolines, will take place on Monday, October 26th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.  Tickets are available by calling 410.727.1539 ext 3033 or visiting www.BabeRuthMuseum.com. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:48:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=145 New Gallery Includes the Ravens’ Super Bowl XXXV Trophy & 2008 Team Artifacts Baltimore, MD – Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards today announced that it will unveil an updated and enhanced gallery honoring the Baltimore Ravens when the team kicks off the NFL season at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, September 13th. The new gallery was made possible through a partnership between the Museum and The Michael A. Fiorelli Foundation, an organization established in honor of the late Ravens’ employee and designed to promote awareness and education of esophageal cancer. To commorate the opening, admission to Sports Legends Museum with be only $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children, 12 and under, during all Raven home and away games. Wed, 9 Sep 2009 14:33:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=150 Baltimore, MD – Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards today announced that it will unveil an updated and enhanced gallery honoring the Baltimore Ravens when the team kicks off the NFL season at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, September 13th.  The new gallery was made possible through a partnership between the Museum and The Michael A. Fiorelli Foundation, an organization established in honor of the late Ravens’ employee and designed to promote awareness and education of esophageal cancer. The updated gallery contains three times the amount of artifacts and audio/visual elements than were previously on display, including the Ravens’ Super Bowl XXXV Lombardi Trophy. This item is on loan from the Ravens and will be featured in the exhibit until November 1st. Watch the report on WBAL-TV! Tue, 1 Sep 2009 09:36:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=144 Event will include Program Featuring Special Tributes to Orioles’ Legend Baltimore, MD - The Babe Ruth Museum today announced that its fall gala will celebrate legendary Baltimore Orioles third baseman and National Baseball Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson.  "An Evening with Brooks", will take place on Monday, October 26th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in downtown Baltimore.  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 10:19:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=135 Signing will Take Place on June 17th when the Orioles Host the Mets   Baltimore, MD – Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards today announced that it will host an autograph signing with former New York Mets’ pitcher Dwight Gooden on Wednesday, June 17th, from 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. An autograph fee of $29.00 will be charged for flats and baseballs, while bats, jerseys and equipment will be $39.00.  To purchase autograph tickets in advance, please visit www.SchulteSports.com. There is no entrance fee for  attending the autograph session, but individuals participating will be able to tour the Museum that day at a reduced admission fee of $5.00 (proof of autograph required).  A first round pick by the Mets in 1982, Gooden made his major league debut in 1984 in the Houston Astrodome at just 19 years old. He set the major league rookie record in strikeouts with a record 276 in 218 innings, earning the him the nickname “Doctor K.”  Gooden went 17-9 with a 2.60 ERA and became the youngest player to ever make the All-Star Game. He capped off the season by earning Rookie of the Year honors. Gooden’s success continued in 1985 as he won the National League Cy Young award while leading the NL in wins (24), complete games (16), ERA (1.53) and strikeouts (268). He spent 16 seasons in the major leagues, amassing a 194-112 record while recording 24 shutouts, 2,293 strikeouts, three All-Star appearances and a career ERA of 3.50. As a member of the New York Yankees, Gooden threw a no-hitter against Seattle on May 14, 1996 at Yankee Stadium. He pitched for three teams between 1998-2000 (Cleveland, Houston and Tampa Bay) before retiring in 2001. Located adjacent to the main gate of Oriole Park, Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards consists of 22,000 square feet of artifacts and interactive exhibits profiling Maryland’s sports history. Whether it is a walk down memory lane honoring the players, teams and moments of Baltimore’s yesteryear, or enjoying the endeavors of today’s local sports scene, Sports Legends Museum offers something for fans of all ages. Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards is owned and operated by the Babe Ruth Museum. Thu, 4 Jun 2009 09:46:00 http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/press/pr/index.html?article_id=131 The Inspiring Memoir From the Mother of Modest Means Who Raised the Greatest Olympic Champion of All Time While her son Michael thrilled the world with his record-setting eight-gold-medal performance during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Debbie Phelps caught the public’s attention as she and her two daughters cheered Michael on from the stands. No Olympics coverage was complete without her, as fans fell in love with the mother who wore her heart on her sleeve. A Mother For All Seasons: A Memoir (William Morrow/HarperCollins; On Sale: April 7, 2009; $25.99) is Debbie Phelps’ inspiring personal story—one of adversity, dedication, and the struggle to overcome life’s challenges.