New York, NY, July 23, 2009 – MSG is celebrating the 2009 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductions with a daylong marathon of "Halls of Fame," hosted by former MLB player Fran Healy, featuring a lineup of interviews with legendary baseball players including many that have already been inducted in the Hall of Fame. The "Halls of Fame" marathon begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, the day before the 2009 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductions. Interviews with 2009 inductees Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson are part of the lineup, being telecast at 8:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. respectively.
Below is the full schedule for the "Halls of Fame" marathon on Saturday, July 25:
| DATE | EPISODE | AIRTIME | NETWORK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Phil Niekro Atlanta Braves, Pitcher; HOF Class of 1997 |
9:00 a.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Bob Feller Cleveland Indians, Pitcher; HOF Class of 1962 |
9:30 a.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Don Sutton Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher; HOF Class of 1998 |
10:00 a.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Whitey Ford New York Yankees, Pitcher; HOF Class of 1974 |
10:30 a.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Steve Carlton Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher; HOF Class of 1994 |
11:00 a.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Catfish Hunter Oakland Athletics, Pitcher; HOF Class of 1987 |
11:30 a.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Nolan Ryan California Angels, Pitcher; HOF Class of 1999 |
12:00 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: David Cone New York Yankees, Pitcher |
12:30 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Jim Palmer Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher; HOF Class of 1990 |
1:00 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Dennis Eckersley Oakland Athletics, Pitcher; HOF Class of 2004 |
1:30 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Goose Gossage New York Yankees, Pitcher; HOF Class of 2008 |
2:00 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Phil Rizzuto New York Yankees, Shortstop; HOF Class of 1994 |
2:30 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Yogi Berra New York Yankees, Catcher; HOF Class of 1972 |
3:00 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Carlton Fisk Chicago White Sox, Catcher; HOF Class of 2000 |
3:30 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds, Catcher; HOF Class of 1989 |
4:00 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Gary Carter Montreal Expos, Pitcher; HOF Class of 2003 |
4:30 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Mike Piazza New York Mets, Catcher |
5:00 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: George Brett Kansas City Royals, Third baseman; HOF Class of 1999 |
5:30 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Willie Mays San Francisco Giants, Center fielder; HOF Class of 1979 |
6:00 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals, Left fielder; HOF Class of 1969 |
6:30 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Twins, First baseman; HOF Class of 1984 |
7:00 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Ted Williams Boston Red Sox, Left Fielder; HOF Class of 1966 |
7:30 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Hank Aaron Milwaukee Braves, Right fielder; HOF Class of 1982 |
8:00 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame: Jim Rice Boston Red Sox, Left fielder; HOF Class of 2009 |
8:30 p.m. | MSG |
| Saturday, July 25 | Halls of Fame Classics: Rickey Henderson Oakland Athletics, Left fielder; HOF Class of 2009 |
9:00 p.m. | MSG |
Former New York Yankee and veteran television personality Fran Healy travels the country to visit with sports' icons and legendary athletes for "Halls of Fame." During each half-hour episode Healy sits down with legendary former athletes to discuss their careers and current endeavors; he has interviewed more than 250 sports legends for the program during its 15 year plus run.