Commems Collection Modern: 2014 Baseball Hall Of Fame Cousins - Part 2

Volume 2 of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum commemorative series was referred to as "Evolution of the Hall." (You'll recall that Volume 1 was titled "The Beginning.") The second volume covers the years 1964 to 1989 - the second 25-year block of the Hall's existence.

About Volume 2 From the series web site:

"The next 25 years of the baseball's history are featured in the second coin of the commemorative series, covering 1964 to 1989. It was a time of significant growth for both the Hall of Fame and the game of baseball, highlighted by expansion into new markets, the first-ever amateur draft, the advent of free agency and the introduction of the designated hitter. The era also included some of the greatest moments in baseball history - the 1969 Miracle Mets World Series victory, Hank Aaron setting the career home run record, Roberto Clemente collecting his 3.000th hit in his final at-bat.and who could forget the post-season heroics of Carlton Fisk and Reggie Jackson. During this time the Hall of Fame inducted a number of the game's all-time greats, including Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Yogi Berra, Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle, Ernie Banks, Willie Mays and Frank Robinson."

It was during this time that I became an avid baseball fan, played years of organized baseball and began to understand (as a Mets fan) how rare the good times can be and how they need to be dearly cherished. (Let's go Mets!)

Here are images of the panels of Volume 2, Evolution of the Hall: 1964-1989.:

COA Set - Volume 2: Evolution of the Hall: 1964-1989 - Front Cover


COA Set - Volume 2: Evolution of the Hall: 1964-1989 - Inside Front Cover


COA Set - Volume 2: Evolution of the Hall: 1964-1989 - Inside Center Panel


COA Set - Volume 2: Evolution of the Hall: 1964-1989 - Inside Right Panel Flap - Back


COA Set - Volume 2: Evolution of the Hall: 1964-1989 - Inside Right Panel Flap - Front


COA Set - Volume 2: Evolution of the Hall: 1964-1989 - Inside Medal Panel - Front


COA Set - Volume 2: Evolution of the Hall: 1964-1989 - Inside Medal Panel - Back


COA Set - Volume 2: Evolution of the Hall: 1964-1989 - Back Cover


COA Set - Volume 2: Evolution of the Hall: 1964-1989 - Certificate of Authenticity


COA Set - Volume 2: Evolution of the Hall: 1964-1989 - Promotional Sheet


COA Set - Volume 2: Evolution of the Hall: 1964-1989 - Front Cover of "Evolution of the Hall" Poster



I'll present images of Volumes 3 and 4 in future posts.

If you need to catch up on the introduction to this National Baseball Hall of Fame, licensed commemorative series:

- 2014 Baseball Hall Of Fame Cousins - Part I