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1962 Hall of Fame Game
The 1962 Hall of Fame Game, scheduled for July 23 between the Milwaukee Braves and the New York Yankees, was rained out.
It marked the first time since 1944 that the Hall of Fame Game had been canceled due to rain.
Fortunately, the weather did not stop the Induction Ceremony that occurred during the same weekend from proceeding as planned.
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Young fans seek shelter from the heavy rains on July 23, 1962, in Cooperstown. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Though the Hall of Fame Game was canceled, fans were treated to an exciting Induction Ceremony in 1962. One of the inductees was Jackie Robinson, pictured above with his plaque. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Jackie Robinson was inducted alongside three other baseball greats in 1962: Edd Roush, Bob Feller and Bill McKechnie. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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