“Frick Award winner Dick Enberg speaks during a press conference during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“2015 Hall of Fame inductees Craig Biggio, Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, and John Smoltz pose for a group photograph during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez meets with the media during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez meets with the media during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson waves to fans during the Hall of Famers parade during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. waves to fans during the Hall of Famers parade during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Hall of Famer Eddie Murray looks on during the Hall of Famers parade during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson reacts during the Hall of Famers parade during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers waves to fans during the Hall of Famers parade during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Fans cheer during the Hall of Famers parade during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Class of 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinez waves to fans during the Hall of Famers parade during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Class of 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinez waves to fans during the Hall of Famers parade during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Class of 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinez waves to fans during the Hall of Famers parade during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Class of 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinez waves to fans during the Hall of Famers parade during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Fans ask for autographs during the Hall of Famers parade during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Class of 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinez signs autographs during the Hall of Famers parade during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Class of 2015 inductee Pedro Martinez talks with former Boston Red Sox General Manager Dan Duquette at a party at the Fenimore Art Museum during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Class of 2015 inductee Pedro Martinez makes a toast with Executive Vice President & Senior Advisor to the President/CEO Dr. Charles Steinberg at a party at the Fenimore Art Museum during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Class of 2015 inductee Pedro Martinez talks with Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson at a party at the Fenimore Art Museum during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Class of 2015 inductee Pedro Martinez talks with Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred at a party at the Fenimore Art Museum during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday, July 25, 2015.”
“Fans cheer for Pedro Martinez during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Fans cheer for Pedro Martinez during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Hall of Famers Sandy Koufax and Tony La Russa and class of 2015 inductee John Smoltz talk backstage during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox principal owner John Henry, Hall of Famer Juan Marichal, class of 2015 inductee Pedro Martinez, and Boston Red Sox chairman Tom Werner pose for a photograph backstage before the awards ceremony during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Hall of Famer Joe Morgan is introduced at the plaque ceremony during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax is introduced at the plaque ceremony during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Hall of Famer Hank Aaron is introduced at the plaque ceremony during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Hall of Famers Tony La Russa and Joe Torre are introduced during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. peeks out from backstage to take a photograph at the plaque ceremony during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. is introduced at the plaque ceremony during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson is introduced as Cal Ripken Jr. takes a photograph at the plaque ceremony during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Hall of Fame class of 2015 inductee Pedro Martinez reacts during the awards presentation during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Class of 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Craig Biggio speaks at the plaque ceremony during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Class of 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Randy Johnson speaks at the plaque ceremony during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Class of 2015 Hall of Fame inductee John Smoltz wears a wig as he speaks at the plaque ceremony during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Hall of Fame class of 2015 inductee Pedro Martinez is introduced during the awards presentation during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Members of Pedro Martinez’ family watch as Hall of Fame class of 2015 inductee Pedro Martinez speaks during the awards presentation during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox Principal Owner John Henry and Chairman Tom Werner attend the plaque ceremony for Pedro Martinez during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Hall of Fame class of 2015 inductee Pedro Martinez speaks during the awards presentation during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Hall of Fame class of 2015 inductee Pedro Martinez reacts with Randy Johnson during the awards presentation during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Hall of Fame class of 2015 inductee Pedro Martinez speaks during the awards presentation during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Hall of Fame class of 2015 inductee Pedro Martinez poses for a photograph with Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson and the plaque during the awards presentation during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“Hall of Fame class of 2015 inductees Craig Biggio, John Smoltz, Randy Johnson, and Pedro Martinez pose for a photograph with the plaques following the award ceremony during the Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“A plaque for 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinez installed during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“A plaque for 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinez installed during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“A weather vane is shown during the 2015 Hall of Fame weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Sunday, July 26, 2015.”
“The mound is shown during a ceremony honoring and retiring the number of Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinezbefore a game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, July 28, 2015.”
“The retired number of Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinez is revealed during a ceremony before a game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, July 28, 2015.”
“Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinez speaks during a ceremony retiring his number before a game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, July 28, 2015.”
“Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinez poses for a selfie photograph with Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz during a ceremony retiring his number before a game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, July 28, 2015.”
“Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinez speaks during a ceremony retiring his number before a game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, July 28, 2015.”
“Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinez speaks during a ceremony retiring his number before a game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, July 28, 2015.”
I’m back in Boston after an incredible couple of days in Cooperstown, New York, where I was sent to shoot the 2015 Baseball Hall of Fame induction weekend. Former Red Sox pitcher, Pedro Martinez, was inducted as a member of the class of 2015 alongside Craig Biggio, John Smoltz, and Randy Johnson.
This was my first visit to Cooperstown, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I quickly learned that the weekend was going to be a busy one, with seemingly one event, press conference, parade, private party, or appearance happening after the other. It was exhausting, but also an experience I won’t forget for quite some time.
It was neat to be around so many legends of the game at one time, particularly some that I grew up watching.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to have gone! Here is a gallery of photos from the weekend in Cooperstown, as well as the number retirement ceremony back here at Fenway Park.
