Check out the sights and sounds from Hall of Fame Weekend
Since their impending induction was announced on January 6, Mike Piazza, Ken Griffey Jr. and their thousands (millions? billions?) of fans have been counting down the days until Hall of Fame Weekend 2016. Well, guess what?
It's finally here.
Hall of Fame weekend began on Friday, but things really began to heat up on Saturday -- and not just because of the heat dome hovering over Cooperstown. For those of you who weren't able to make the trip to see Piazza and The Kid cement their places in baseball history, we've got you covered with all the sights and sounds.
The newly-minted Hall of Famers started their induction-eves with a round of golf:
This weekend’s @baseballhall inductees hit the links on #HOFWKND. pic.twitter.com/YThf6woex2
— MLB (@MLB) July 23, 2016
They got a good look at their own exhibits, probably to make sure everything was in order:
Mike Piazza all smiles one day before his induction into Cooperstown. #Mets pic.twitter.com/Ws5NjE2VOt
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) July 23, 2016
The Kids in the Hall. #JrHOF #HOFWKND pic.twitter.com/fwvXzLEUKb
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 23, 2016
Plaque's looking good, Griff:
The Kid is in the Hall and is taking it all in for the first time. #HOFWKND #JrHOF (📷: Ben VanHouten / @Mariners ) pic.twitter.com/qvSAU5Wvro
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) July 23, 2016
Then they talked to the press, because if you thought they were a big deal before, now they're Hall of Fame big deals:
Ken Griffey, Jr. and Mike Piazza address the media just 24 hours before the Induction Ceremony. #HOFWKND pic.twitter.com/c1xfcYjrHK
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) July 23, 2016
And they weren't afraid to share their excitement:
Piazza: "I'm thrilled; obviously nervous." Griffey: "The last 4 months has been a thrill - my dad might have a bigger grin than I do."
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) July 23, 2016
Piazza, apparently, spent last night singing:
Mike Piazza apparently had to sing in bar for HOF hazing yesterday. Apparently Ken Griffey Jr. got out of that. pic.twitter.com/KvvP4SqWf6
— TJ Cotterill (@TJCotterill) July 23, 2016
"Whiter Shade of Pale" was involved, so you know it was serious:
Griffey was asked what he'd be doing with his Hall of Fame ring. His answer: Dropping it into as many social situations as possible:
And not even Griffey, during his own induction weekend, could escape the pull of Pokemon Go:
Ken Griffey Jr.'s even been able to spend some time playing Pokemon Go with his kids here. pic.twitter.com/EEQCVpdAzX
— TJ Cotterill (@TJCotterill) July 23, 2016
And we can't forget the other Hall of Famers there to welcome Piazza and Griffey to the club -- and have a little fun of their own:
How would you respond if a Hall of Famer walked up to you asking where they could find their plaque? #HOFWKND pic.twitter.com/3GBvNWse5H
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) July 23, 2016
Not to mention sign some autographs:
The Mariners were so excited, they couldn't wait to honor their new Hall of Famer:
Before the festivities begin, a look at our ad in tomorrow's Seattle Times.
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 23, 2016
Thanks for everything, Junior.#JrHOF pic.twitter.com/4gG7GCjQAd
No wonder fans lined up early to get a good view of the parade:
And bringing their finest commemorative heads:
And, of course, to the Hall of Fame inductees went the sweet rides:
Seems like a pretty good time, huh?