Lecture and Book Signing with Dennis Corcoran, author of "Induction Day at Cooperstown: A History of the Baseball Hall of Fame Ceremony"

On Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 7pm, The Field Library will present a lecture and book signing by Dennis Corcoran, author of the recently published book Induction Day at Cooperstown: A History of the Baseball Hall of Fame Ceremony.  This book covers the origins and history of the Hall of Fame and its election process, provides general information on each year’s class and induction ceremony, includes concise biographical and career discussion for every Hall of Famer, as well as commentary on his path to election, and highlights of his speech.

Dennis Corcoran is a historian who specializes in the Benedict Arnold and John Andre Conspiracy during the American Revolution.  A retired New York State teacher and active member of the Casey Stengel (Greater New York) Chapter of the Society of American Baseball Research, he resides in Pleasantville, New York.

Copies of the book will be available for $30.00.  A book signing will follow the lecture.

The Field Library is located at 4 Nelson Avenue in Peekskill, NY.  It is wheelchair-accessible.  For further information, please contact Sibyl Canaan, Director, The Field Library, 737-7110.