The Long Ball: A Home Run History of the Reds presented by Dinsmore

On March 21,2024, the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum presented by Dinsmore opened its 2024 feature exhibit, The Long Ball: A Home Run History of the Reds. The exhibit highlights great home run hitters and notable home runs throughout Reds history.

To better capture the feel of baseball’s most exciting play within the confines of the exhibit gallery, a 4’ X 9’ video wall featuring a running loop of over 100 home run clips was installed. The radio and television called of these notable home runs can be heard through a new surround sound system that envelopes the visitor at every spot throughout the exhibit space.

An interactive touch screen allows visitors to delve into Statcast, the technology that tracks every aspect of the home run from the moment the ball impacts the bat. Visitors can choose from a selection of home run clips from the 2023 Reds season, each of which shows the home run as it was hit followed by detailed animations that measure the distance the home run travelled, the angle from which it left the bat and the speed of the ball after impact.

The exhibit also features strategic placement of QR codes that direct visitors to the Long Ball Exhibit landing page on the Hall of Fame’s website. The page lives as a true extension of the exhibit, offering a wealth of Reds home run facts, a timeline of notable Reds home runs and much more.

The graphic motif of the exhibit combines a representation of an outfield wall that surrounds the space with impactful action images of Reds home run highlights. Embedded in this graphic presentation is a replica of an outfield wall at which visitors can try their hand at leaping “over” the fence to stop a ball from flying “out of the park.” This element incorporates museum-safe soft balls and replica gloves that are accessible to all visitors and adds an element of physical activity to the experience.

Finally, the exhibit is anchored by the themed display of over 180 artifacts highlighted by the presentation of bats used by each of the top-50 players on the Reds’ all-time career home run list. Each of the bats in the display originates from the Hall of Fame’s permanent collection as do the majority of the artifacts exhibited. In addition to the items from the Hall of Fame’s collection, the artifact assortment is augmented by loaned items from Reds Hall of Famers Johnny Bench and George Foster (the franchise career home run record holder and the club’s single season record holder, respectively) as well as important artifacts that have been placed on loan by a number of local collectors.

The Long Ball is on display in the Hall of Fame’s Changing Exhibits Gallery through February 2025. For more information, please visit https://www.mlb.com/reds/hall-of-fame/the-long-ball

Beyond the Games: Unsung Olympians of Douglas County

ISHA Emerging Professional member Andrew Stockmann is the Exhibitions Manager at the Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence, Kansas. The museum recently installed Beyond the Games: Unsung Olympians of Douglas County. The exhibition examines people with ties to Douglas County who contributed to the Olympics as coaches, administrators, and even marching band members! Museum visitors can also donate to Special Olympics Kansas as part of the exhibition, open through November 9.

• Iconic line-up: Connect with renowned sports icons, including:
  • Stephanie Dixon, three-time Paralympian
  • Daniel Igali, two-time Olympian
  • Jeff Adams, six-time Paralympian
  • Diane Jones Konihowski, two-time Olympian
• Inspiring insights: Listen to these legends share their experiences and discuss the importance of equity and equality in sports
• Interactive Q&A: Submit your questions for a chance to have them answered by our panelists

Pinpoint Recognized as One of America’s Top 50 Fabricators

WEST HAVEN, CT, July 10, 2024 — Pinpoint has been named to Event Marketer’s Fab 50 List for 2024, having been handpicked by the publication’s editorial staff as one of the top fabricators for the exhibit and event industries.

Earning the distinction of being named to the 2024 Fab 50 List, Pinpoint was recognized for, among other things, the ability to efficiently streamline projects from napkin sketch to installation. After more than 16 years of providing creative fabrication services, Pinpoint has the skilled personnel, a proven workflow process, in-house production equipment, proprietary project management systems, and the depth of resources to be the trusted go-to partner for brands and agencies to bring ideas to life.

Pinpoint was also recognized for its strong commitment to the environment, by promoting environmental responsibility in project builds via innovative product technologies, eco-friendly inks, recyclable sign materials, low-power machinery, recycling programs, and general education to clients about production options.

“We are honored to be recognized as one of the top 50 fabricators by Event Marketer,” said TJ Andrews, Pinpoint’s Managing Partner. “This achievement is a testament to our entire team’s dedication and hard work. Every team member from account service and creative teams to our in-house production and fabrication departments has played a crucial role in reaching this achievement. It underscores our commitment to delivering bold and creative experiences through creativity, ensuring that every project we undertake is a testament to our passion and expertise. I am proud of what we have accomplished together and look forward to continued success and innovation.”

About the Fab 50 Event Marketer’s Fab 50 is an annual list published by Event Marketer magazine that highlights the top exhibit and event fabricators in the United States. The Fab 50 recognizes fabricators that excel in producing innovative, impactful, and successful event activation builds, and celebrates their creativity, execution, and effectiveness. The selection is based on a combination of factors including client feedback, industry reputation, and the quality and success of the event builds. It is the only editorial roster of the industry’s best fabrication partners.

About Pinpoint Founded in 2008, Pinpoint is a full-service creative fabrication and production resource with serious in-house capabilities. As an expert at creating immersive experiences and seamlessly integrating a client’s brand into public and private spaces, we have proven to be a trusted resource for creative fabrication, environmental graphics, interior and exterior signage, custom displays, dimensional photo moments, and installations – bringing high-end exhibits and branded touchpoints to life.
Pinpoint partners with sports teams, venue operators, entertainment properties, architecture firms, agencies, pr firms, corporate and crypto brands, and universities to physically transform spaces into remarkable spatial experiences.

For more information contact David Fabel at [email protected].

BC Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2024 at annual Banquet of Champions

In May the BC Sports Hall of Fame held another hugely successful Banquet of Champions at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Six hundred guests saw the Class of 2024 inducted with all funds raised in support of the BC Sports Hall of Fame Hero in You education program. A day earlier, the annual Honoured Member Reception was held at the BC Sports Hall of Fame at BC Place where before a crowd of nearly 200 attendees each inductee unveiled their Hall of Champions photo plaque.

The Class of 2024 included:

Athlete Category

Amanda Asay – Baseball

Ryan Cochrane – Swimming

Justin Morneau – Baseball

Cassie Sharpe – Freestyle Skiing

Richard Zokol – Golf

Builder-Coach Category

Beverley Felske – Ringette

Dr. Bob McCormack – Sports Medicine

Wayne Norton – Baseball

Team Category

1998 Langley Little League All-Stars Boys Baseball

Team Members: Andrew Bell, Faizan Choudhry, Clayton Deglan, George Duda (coach), Jeff Duda, Mike Erickson, Brad Fraser, Mark Henderson, Jared Krause, Jordan Lennerton, Brett Logan, Brad MacDonald, Dave Mihalech (coach), Gary Mikesh (coach), Tanner Mikesh, Karl Reddick, Brian Sargent (manager), Sean Sargent.

Pioneer Category

1921-22 Vancouver Amazons Women’s Hockey Team – Ice Hockey

Team Members: Lorraine Cannon, Thelma (Insley) Kaye, Beatrice Green (chaperone), Nan Griffith, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Hinds, Florence Johnson, Mayme Leahy, Greta Maddison, Isabel McLeod, Guy Patrick (manager), Kathleen (Carson) Patrick, Norah Senkler, Phebe Senkler, Helen Tees, Amelia Voitkevic.

Media Category

Don Taylor

W.A.C. Bennett Award

Glen Ringdal

NOVA SCOTIA SPORT HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES INDUCTEE CLASS OF 2024

The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2024 inductee class. Four athletes, one team and two builders will be celebrated for their outstanding contributions to Nova Scotia sport.

Top-ranked heavyweight boxer, CFL Star, 2-time Vanier Cup Champion, 1992 Olympian, and CIAU National Champion are all accolades that can be used to describe this year’s athlete inductees, and the 2024 class will also include a legendary coach and a trailblazer in the world of sport medicine.

The athletes who will be enshrined are former professional boxer and heavyweight contender Kirk Johnson, former CFL defensive back Dwayne Provo, 1976 and 1977 Vanier Cup winning quarterback Jamie Bone, and 1992 Olympic kayaker Leslie-Anne Young. The Hall will also welcome the 1990 Acadia Axewomen CIAU Championship-winning soccer team. In the builder category, legendary hockey coach Danny Flynn and sport medicine leader Dr. Christina Atkinson will be inducted.

Induction Night 2024 will take place on Saturday, November 9 at 7pm, at the Lighthouse Arts Centre in Halifax.

For the 25th consecutive year, the ceremony will be hosted by Hall of Fame CEO and CBC broadcaster Bruce Rainnie, and, thanks to a continuing partnership with Eastlink Community TV, this will be the fifth year that the ceremony will be broadcast live.

Tickets are available for purchase online through Eventbrite and nsshf.com— $50 for adults, $20 for students, and children 12 and under are free.

An opportunity is available for a $2,000 Special Projects Grant through the International Sports Heritage Association. More details can be found on the attached application. Please consider applying now! The deadline for applications is October 31. If your museum is considering any projects that these funds can help with, please consider applying. If you have any questions or need any clarification with the application or process, please contact me at [email protected].

The grant is supported through the ISHA Founders Fund. Money is raised through member and corporate donations as well as fund-raising activities at the annual ISHA Conference as well as throughout the year. The committee has budgeted for two grants in 2024 if deemed worthy.

• Again, the deadline for applications is October 31. The committee will review all applications, apply a scoring system to those submitted and then make a recommendation to the ISHA board for approval at their next available meeting. Successful applicants will be notified after that meeting.
• The monies will be released upon submission of a final report outlining the successful completion of the project along with financial statements and receipts reflecting actual costs of the project. This summary report is expected no later than 30 days following the completion of the project, or one (1) year after the awarding of the grant, whichever comes first. The report should include a 250-word summary of the project and two photos that can be used in the ISHA Newsletter.

Thank you for your support of ISHA and thank you for considering taking advantage of this great membership benefit. The full application can be reached here: https://prorodeo-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/p/mwinterfeldt/ESBQleOFMi5PjN2rkXCBVWgBRh7QNDESBnhpI9ZuFBpuow?e=QGdyYb

ISHA’s Highest Honor Celebrates Sustained Contributions to Sports Heritage

August 6, 2024 — The International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA) has named Susan Wasser as a recipient of its highest honor, The W.R. “Bill” Schroeder Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes individuals for meritorious service of a lasting nature in the sports heritage industry.

“Honoring legends within our sport heritage community is what we do daily; however, it is always important to recognize those people who have also assisted in growing those organizations.” said Meggan Gardner, ISHA President. “Susan Wasser continues to be an advocate for the USGA and golf history.  She was an amazing leader during her time with ISHA and I am proud that we are recognizing her with the Schroeder Award.”

Wasser will be formally recognized on September 18 at ISHA’s 2024 Annual Conference, highlighting their “Evening of Champions” celebration at The Sport Museum in Boston.

Wasser’s work in historic preservation and sports heritage spans decades and includes significant contributions to preserving golf history and driving donor engagement through the United States Golf Association (USGA), where she has worked since 2008.  The USGA’s Golf Museum and Library, located in Liberty Corner, N.J., is America’s oldest sports museum, with a collection of more than 70,000 cataloged artifacts, 750,000 photographs, 100,000 library items and more.

“Susan is simply in a class of her own when it comes to respecting the history of the game, and stewarding those that invest in the USGA for the future,” said Mike Whan, CEO of the USGA.  “I’m proud to be Susan’s teammate and thrilled that the ISHA has recognized her incredible impact!”

During her tenure with the USGA’s museum team, Wasser helped expand storytelling of golf’s rich heritage through the lens of cultural change. Her work not only engaged golf fans, donors, and collectors but also caught the interest of a wider group of sports history enthusiasts and curators worldwide.

Among her many achievements, she is credited with developing and managing the African American golf archive, one of the deepest collections to exist on the subject. She was also intimately involved in the collection of artifacts that are currently on display in the Mickey Wright room within the Museum.

Wasser’s ability to forge and strengthen relationships within the sports heritage industry has led to multiple collaborations, educational forums, and peer networking opportunities.

She joined the USGA Foundation team in 2016 as a natural progression from her museum activities, currently leading its Legacy Giving, Donor Relations, and Stewardship efforts.

“I applaud the ISHA for honoring Susan Wasser with the W. R. “Bill’ Schroder Award,” said Charlie Pagnam, chief philanthropy officer for the USGA. “Susan is well known and respected for her interest and dedication to the field of Sports Heritage. Having a unique ability to communicate, lead, and connect, I am certain that Susan’s years of commitment to the Association will have a long-lasting impact.”

Wasser’s commitment to preserve the rich history of golf, ensure new stories are told, and connect with the next generation of sports enthusiasts can be seen throughout her work at the USGA.

“Sports communities are social communities and sports museums thrive when their leaders appreciate the power of strong relationships,” said Rand Jerris, Ph.D., recipient of the 2015 Schroeder Award and former director of the USGA Museum and Archives. “Susan has long exemplified precisely this manner of leadership. Throughout her long years of service to the USGA Museum, and more recently with the USGA Foundation, she built enduring relationships across the golf community that helped grow the museum’s programs and collections and elevate its reputation. Her passion, her warmth, and her generosity have been the hallmarks of her success and I’m thrilled to know that the ISHA community is honoring her with this important award.”

About ISHA

Originally called the Association of Sports Museums and Halls of Fame, ISHA was established in 1971 by William “Buck” Dawson of the Swimming Hall of Fame in Florida, M.H. Lefty Reid of the Hockey Hall of Fame, and Vaughan L. Baird of the Aquatic Hall of Fame, both located in Canada. It became the International Association of Sports Museums and Halls of Fame when it was incorporated in the State of Delaware on June 27, 1989.  The name was changed to the International Sports Heritage Association on December 20, 2005.

There are over 130 institutions located in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia that are Regular Members of ISHA.  In addition, various corporations and individuals participate in and contribute to the growth of ISHA as Associate Members.

About the Bill Schroeder Award

The W.R. “Bill” Schroeder Award is presented periodically and is the highest honor given by ISHA. To be considered, individuals must have made a significant contribution of a lasting nature to the field of sports heritage. It was first awarded in 1985 for his pioneering contributions to developing sports museums and halls of fame and as a founding father, past president, and past secretary of ISHA.

For more information, see sportsheritage.org.

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Contact Information

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International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA)

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