1989 Hall of Fame Game
The 1989 Hall of Fame Game turned into an intrasquad game after the Cincinnati Reds experienced plane trouble in Montreal and were unable to reach Cooperstown in time for the 2 p.m. start.
Instead, the Reds' scheduled opponent – the Boston Red Sox – split into two teams and played to a 4-4 tie on July 24, 1989, at Doubleday Field.
Boston honored Carl Yastrzemski, who had been inducted into the Hall of Fame the day before, by naming one of the teams Yaz’s Red Sox, which squared off against the Regular Red Sox.
Play was lighthearted, and players gave away balls and signed autographs at regular intervals.
Johnny Bench, another 1989 Hall of Fame inductee, took batting practice with the Red Sox.
More Hall of Fame Games
1988 Hall of Fame Game
The 1988 Hall of Fame Game featured the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians.
1990 Hall of Fame Game
The scheduled Hall of Fame Game between the Orioles and the Expos on Aug. 6, 1990, was canceled due to rain.
1988 Hall of Fame Game
The 1988 Hall of Fame Game featured the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians.
1990 Hall of Fame Game
The scheduled Hall of Fame Game between the Orioles and the Expos on Aug. 6, 1990, was canceled due to rain.
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