Baseball Hall Of Fame Cancels 2020 Induction Ceremony Because Of Coronavirus

The 2020 class — Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and the late Marvin Miller — will now be inducted together with the 2021 class on July 25, 2021.

In a statement, the Hall cited “health and safety concerns” related to COVID-19 for the cancellation.

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Cooperstown, N.Y., home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, is about a 3 1/2-hour drive from midtown Manhattan. New York City is one of the areas in the U.S. that has been affected the most by the coronavirus pandemic. State residents are under a stay-at-home order through at least May 15.