The official video of the Shrine of the Eternals 2001 Induction Day is now available for purchase. The VHS tape, recorded digitally and produced through the facilities of the Pasadena Community Access Corporation, is 1 hour 50 minutes long and in color.
            Directed by Nancy Hotaling and produced by Terry and Mary Cannon, the video documents the entire 2001 Induction Day ceremony for the third class of electees to the Shrine of the Eternals, held on July 29, 2001 in Pasadena, California. Among the highlights are the presentation of the first annual Hilda Award (named in memory of Hilda Chester) and a performance of baseball songs by pianist and composer Dave Frishberg, including “Van Lingle Mungo,” “Dodger Blue,” “Matty,” and others. Also featured is the presentation of plaques to 2001 inductees Satchel Paige (accepted by son Warren Paige), Jimmy Piersall (accepted by stepson Robert Jones), and Jim Bouton (accepted in person).
            The Shrine of the Eternals 2001 Induction Day video can be ordered for $20.00 postpaid ($15.00 postpaid to members of the Baseball Reliquary). Send check or money order payable to: The Baseball Reliquary, P.O. Box 1850, Monrovia, CA 91017.