On Monday, October 6, at 5 pm, the New York State Museum in Albany will present John Thorn, the Official Historian of Major League Baseball (MLB), for a special evening presentation on baseball’s deep connection with New York City.
Thorn will explore how the sport and the city have shaped one another over time while capturing the hearts of millions. This one-night-only program will highlight the pivotal role New York has played in the history of the national pastime and its enduring impact on American culture.
Doors open at 5 pm with a special exhibit of baseball treasures from the New York State Library, Museum, and Archives. At 6 pm in the Museum’s Huxley Theater, State Librarian Lauren Moore will deliver opening remarks to kick off the evening.
Thorn’s address will then take the audience on a journey through New York’s baseball story — from its earliest ball clubs and golden dynasties to periods of challenge and renewal — culminating in the 1962 arrival of the Mets, which returned New York to a two-team stage.
The program will conclude with a conversation and audience Q&A moderated by New York State Museum Historian Steve Loughman.
John Thorn is in his fifteenth year as the Official Historian of Major League Baseball. His many baseball books over the past five decades include Total Baseball, Treasures of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Baseball in the Garden of Eden, and Our Game.
Seating is limited and advance registration is required here. If registration is full, a wait list will be available.
This event is hosted by the New York State Library and the Office of Cultural Education.
The State Museum is located in Cultural Education Center at 222 Madison Avenue in Albany, NY.
Read more about New York State’s baseball history.
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