South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame facts for kids

The South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame is a special museum located in Lake Norden, South Dakota. It's a place where you can learn all about the history of baseball in South Dakota, especially the kind played by everyday people, not just professionals.

This museum shows off a lot of pictures and cool items from amateur baseball in South Dakota. You can also see things from about twelve people from South Dakota who went on to play in Major League Baseball, which is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada. The museum was a special idea of USA TODAY baseball writer Mel Antonen, even though he doesn't work there every day.

Discover the South Dakota Baseball Hall of Fame

The main goal of this museum is to share the exciting story of baseball in South Dakota. It does this through many permanent displays. You can see old photographs, uniforms, bats, balls, gloves, and other cool items.

What You'll See Inside

The museum focuses on how baseball grew in South Dakota. It also highlights the achievements of people from South Dakota who played in different kinds of amateur baseball. This includes:

• High School Baseball: Games played by students in high school.
• College Baseball: Games played by students in college, including teams from the NCAA and NAIA.
• American Legion Baseball: A special program for young players, often during the summer.
• Town Team Baseball: Games played by teams representing different towns.

Supporting the Museum

The South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame gets help from people who visit and donate money. It also gets support from local events that raise money. It has not received much money from professional baseball players.

Visit the Museum

You can find the museum at 519 Main Street, Lake Norden, South Dakota 57248. The best part is that it's free to get in!

See also

• List of museums in South Dakota
• Amateur baseball in the United States
• Baseball awards#U.S. amateur baseball