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. |
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