On Saturday the 11th of February, eight baseball luminares were recognized in the 3rd Grand Exaltation Ceremony which took place at the Altos de Chavón amphitheater with an overwhelming assistance and support from hundreds of baseball fans from the La Romana and Casa de Campo communities!
The Latin Baseball Hall of Fame Comittee during the ceremony
After Roberto Wiell’s welcoming speech, the baseball stars Tony Peña, Many Trillo, Benjamín Oglivie, Bernie Williams, Tony Oliva, Aurelio Rodríguez, Domingo Pichardo and Luis Tite Arroyo, thanked their fans and family for their support as they received their awards. But it was Tony Peña, the Dominican baseball player who received a standing ovation from the large crowd attending the event, who turned out to see these famous baseball heros, who are well known for playing the Dominican Republic’s most popular sport.
As special guests, famous Dominican baseball players, Pedro Martínez and Robinson Canó also enjoyed the celebration in the VIP area. There was also a tribute to the promoters Domingo “Monchín” Pichardo, past Seatle Mariners’ general manager and Pat Gillick, who was honored with the “Tom Lasorda” excellence award.
Announcement
During the ceremony, Roberto Wiell announced that maybe this year the construction of the Latin Baseball Hall of Fame Museum may become a reality. According to Wiell, this will be constructed on land owned by the Central Romana Corporation.
Closure – Assistants dance to great merengue with Eddy Herrera
Spanish
On Saturday the 11th of February, eight baseball luminares were recognized in the 3rd Grand Exaltation Ceremony which took place at the Altos de Chavón amphitheater with an overwhelming assistance and support from hundreds of baseball fans from the La Romana and Casa de Campo communities!
