Clarinda A’s 37th annual Hall of Fame banquet date is set for Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Clarinda Academy Activities Center.

Celebrity guest list is not complete at this time, but Ozzie Smith, 2002 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, and Von Hayes, who played the longest part of his major league career with the Philadelphia Phillies, will be here for the autograph session which will open the evening’s festivities.

Items are being gathered for the silent auction of sports memorabilia. Tickets will go on sale December 15. Advanced tickets are $16 for students K-12 and $20 for adults; at the door they will be $20 and $25. Each ticket is good for one autograph from each visiting celebrity, dinner and a bidding number for the silent auction. Extra autographs will be $20. All proceeds from this event go into the A’s operating budget.

Reserved seating will be assigned as paid ticket orders are received. For further information, call (712) 542-4272 or send your ticket order and remittance to Hall of Fame  Banquet, 225 E. Lincoln, Clarinda, IA 51632

Event Times:

4:30 - Doors Open to view silent auction items

5:30 - Autograph session w/ Ozzie Smith and Von Hayes

6:30 - Dinner and program - Q&A w/ Ozzie Smith, Von Hayes, and scouts closes the evening