Come hear Colorado’s premier baseball historian, Jay Sanford, as he shares his vast knowledge of the sport in our state

The talk will cover greater-Colorado and Denver baseball from the 1880s to the present and will be liberally illustrated with a slide presentation. Jay Sanford is a Denver-area baseball historian and author who consulted on “Baseball,” Ken Burns’ 1994 PBS documentary. Jay has spoken to many prestigious groups in our area.

$15 per person gets you:

• Baseball History Talk w a Q & A Session
• Light Refreshments
• Baseball Book Give Away
• Trivia Challenge
• Admission to B’s Ballpark Museum
• And more!

Evening’s Schedule:

6:00 – 6:30 pm Social Time w Refreshments
6:30 – 7:00 Baseball Fun
7:00 – 8:00 Talk w Q & A
8:00 – 8:30 Tour of the Museum

To Make Your Reservation Call 303-974-5835

Seating is Limited. Pre-Registered Reservations Only. Please Respond by Feb 13. Pre Payment is greatly appreciated.

Come down to B’s Ballpark Museum and listen to Rich discuss his favorite photographs of the Rockies, as well as his work with Sports Illustrated. For $15, you will get: Admission to B’s Ballpark Museum, talk by Rich Clarkson, a baseball book giveaway, trivia challenge and more!

To reserve your seat for this special evening, please call (303) 974-5835 or write to ryan@ballparkmuseum.com.

Thanks, we look forward to seeing you!

Although the 2011 season ended on a sour note for the Rockies, a bright spot can be found in the performance of the franchise shortstop. Troy’s aptitude for making breathtaking defensive plays look routine earned him both the Rawlings Gold Glove and the Fielding Bible Award earlier this week. Both of these awards are presented to the player that excels the most defensively at his position. With Range Factors and Fielding Percentages that led the league, along with being in the top five in both Assists and Putouts, Tulowitzki’s performance guaranteed him a virtual lock for the accolades.

While a majority of the team struggled to find any rhythm offensively in 2011, Tulowitzki again had an incredible offensive output this year. He hit .302 while slamming 30 Home Runs and driving in 105 RBI, phenomenal numbers for a player that had missed nearly 20 games throughout the season. Troy’s impressive offensive output in the 2011 season ended with him earning his second consecutive Silver Slugger award this Wednesday.

Clearly, Troy Tulowitzki continually transcends the expectations that are laid before him. In no way has Tulowitzki accepted the role of being “common.” While the Rockies continue to search for the right combination of players to bring a championship to Denver, they can be assured that in Tulowitzki, they have found a true diamond in the rough.

Congratulations Tulo on your 2011 Silver Slugger, Rawlings Gold Glove and Fielding Bible awards. May there be many more to come. Keep up the good work!

The evening will also include light refreshments, a baseball book give-away, trivia challenge, a “mini-moment” talk on an extraordinary artifact from the B’s Ballpark Museum collection…and MORE. Fun for baseball fans, history buffs, students, and Denver & Colorado citizens.

Make a reservation today at 303-974-5835.
$15 per person.

Seating is limited.
Pre-paid reservations, only. (If the event does not sell out, tickets will be available at the door for $20 each.)

As you know, renowned ballpark expert Joe Mock is coming to B’s Ballpark Museum this Saturday the 17th to sign prints of his “Touring the Majors” poster. Before you come to the museum, head over to milehighsports.com  and listen to the interview that Joe gave yesterday. Joe touches on a variety of ballpark topics including the best/worst parks in the majors, which park has the best food, where Coors Field ranks in his opinion and much more! The interview can be found on the Mile High Sports homepage in the streaming audio. We look forward to seeing you come out and enjoy the rich history of baseball and the parks it’s played in.

Saturday, September 17, 2011
1:00-5:30 pm

If you know someone who wants to visit all 30 big-league parks (or if they already have), this is the present for them! On September 17, 2011 from 1:00-5:30 pm, Nationally known ballpark expert Joe Mock from Baseballparks.com is going to be at B’s Ballpark Museum signing Touring the Majors® posters.

$20 Gets You:

Autographed Touring the Majors® Poster
Meet and Greet with Nationally known ballpark expert Joe Mock from Baseballparks.com
FREE Admission to the Museum for 2 people
($40 Value)

Additional posters can be purchased for $20 each.

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Though the season has been somewhat of a disappointment, Gonzales has definitely stepped up. His hitting streak is at 15 games, and he’s looked great in the outfield. His great play along with that of teammate Troy Tulowitzki could be a good sign for the Rockies next season. Until then, one can celebrate past Rockies success in B’s Ballpark Museum at both the Old Mile High Stadium exhibit and the Rockies ’98 All-Star Game exhibit.

“Curt Simmons & Robin Roberts were the bookend pitchers of the Phillies I knew growing up in the late 1950′s, the only redeeming factors in watching a game at Connie Mack Stadium in those days …

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The good old days of baseball were in fact the good old days!    

By Bruce Hellerstein, Founder & Curator of B’s Ballpark Museum

With such a celebrated career, its hard not to appreciate Mantle’s many achievements including this day in history. In fact, most visitors of B’s Ballpark Museum are forced to reflect on Mantle’s successful career as they view the drainage cover that he tripped over in the 1951 World Series, blowing out his knee for virtually the rest of his career. He was one of the greatest to ever play the game, and some believe that he could have been the best ever. On a day like today it’s hard not to appreciate his many feats, and also reflect upon the small tragedies that prevented him from being even greater.

For Yankee fans who are celebrating Jeter’s magnificent accomplishment of solidifying his place in Yankee history, one might also want to see other pieces of Yankee history here at B’s Ballpark Museum. For instance, the Commemorative Home Plate from the last game at Old Yankee Stadium; where Jeter himself may have stood. Or perhaps the drainage cover that Mickey Mantle tripped over in the 1951 World Series. If he hadn’t injured his knee on that drainage cover, he might have been part of the 3000 hit club himself.

Even if you’re not a Yankee fan, but appreciate Jeter’s feat, there are many items in the Museum that reference other members of the 3000 Hit Club. For Cardinals fans who miss the big bat of Stan “The Man” Musial, come see the autographed illustration of Sportsmans Park as well as the enlarged, signed cover of the May 1954 Saturday Evening Post. Or for Tiger fans who remember the days of Al Kaline reaching 3000 hits, there is the Entrance Signage referencing Kaline Street.

Essentially there is something for everyone here at B’s Ballpark Museum, and with Jeter’s historic achievement, it only makes sense to celebrate Baseball History. B’s Ballpark Museum would like to congratulate Derek Jeter on his wonderful accomplishment and stellar career.