Attractions
ASA National Softball Hall of Fame & Museum
2801 NE 50th Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73111
(405) 424-5266
Established
in 1957, the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum is a
permanent shrine to the former players of the sport who had exceptional
careers and recognizing others in one of five catagories for thier
significant achievements.
The Hall of Fame Building also
houses the headquarters of the Amateur Softball Association, the
national governing body of softball in the United States, emcompassing
more than 18,00 square feet of space since its dedication May 23, 1976.
A
visit to the National Softball Hall of Fame is an educational
expericence and a walk though history as you learn why softball is one
of the most popular team sports in the United States and is an Olympic
sport.
The first floor highlights the colorful history of
softball on story boards and panels with cases filled with memorabilia
of past Hall of Famers. There's an Olympic Gallery on the first floor
where visitors can view memorabilia and videos since softall made its
Olympic debut in 1996, plus individaul and team photos of USA Olympic
teams.
Recently renovated, the lower level of the Hall of Fame
includes new, colorful, dynamic displays highlighting the NCAA College
World Series, the Big 12 Conference , the USA Collegiate Player of the
Year Award, a timeline of the history of the Amateur Softball
Association and computers where visitors can look up the members of
local association Halls of Fame, the Medals and Elite Umpire programs
and ASA national champions.
Museum Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.
The Hall of Fame is closed on weekends from October-April
Admission:
Adult: $6.00
Child (12 and under):$3.00
