HOF Offers Dusty Baker Discussing His Relationship With Hank Aaron
From the offices of the Baseball Hall of Fame
Virtual Voices of the Game: Dusty Baker
Join Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 4, as he discusses his experiences and his relationship with Hall of Famer and teammate Hank Aaron in this special edition of Virtual Voices of the Game in celebration of Hank Aaron Day.
Baker was a two-time All-Star during his playing career which featured seven seasons as a teammate of Hank Aaron with the Braves. A three-time Manager of the Year Award winner, Baker has posted more than 2,000 victories and led his teams to three pennants and the 2022 World Series title. This program is free of charge but registration is required.
Upcoming virtual events include (all times Eastern):
Virtual Voices of the Game: Dusty Baker
Tuesday, April 4, 2 p.m.
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker will help us honor Hank Aaron Day by participating in a Virtual Voices of the Game event. We'll discuss Dusty's relationship with Hall of Famer and teammate Hank Aaron. Dusty will also offer his thoughts on winning his first World Series as a manager, the culmination of a long baseball career that dates back to the 1960s.
Register for his free program by clicking here.
Virtual Field Trip: Civil Rights: Before You Could Say Jackie Robinson
Tuesday, April 11, 1 p.m.
In baseball – as in America – freedom is an ongoing quest. For almost 65 years, Black players were prevented from playing in the American and National Leagues simply because of their skin color. In this unit, students will explore American history from the Civil War to the Civil Rights movement. They will work to learn how race relations in baseball reflected significant social and cultural developments in the United States. This program is free in part to our collaboration with CILC but registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information to join the virtual program.
Virtual Voices of the Game: James Loney and Wes Parker
Friday, April 14, 12:30 p.m.
Join us as we discuss the importance of Jackie Robinson with two former members of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wes Parker, who played first base for the Dodgers from 1964 to 1972, and James Loney, a Dodgers first baseman from 2006 to 2012, will offer their thoughts on Robinson, his career legacy, and his impact on their own careers in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. We will take questions for Loney and Parker in our Chat Room. As always, Virtual Voices of the Game programs are free of charge, but registration is required.
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These programs are free of charge but registration is required.
These events are a part of the Museum’s regular virtual programming series, and past programs can be found at the Hall of Fame’s YouTube Channel.
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Photo of Dusty Baker by Logan Riely/MLB Photos