* Announcement: Hall of Fame pres steps down

March 25, 2008

According to a press release issued this afternoon:

Dale A. Petroskey, president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, has resigned, effective immediately, the Executive Committee of the Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors announced today.

The Executive Committee issued this statement: “By mutual agreement, the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has accepted the resignation of Dale Petroskey as President.
“The resignation is the result of our finding that Dale Petroskey failed to exercise proper fiduciary responsibility and it follows other business judgments that were not in the best interest of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

“As a result of this announcement, we are pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Idelson to the position of acting-President. We will begin a search for a new President and while it is ongoing, we have full confidence that Jeff Idelson will be a strong and effective leader of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.”

Petroskey joined the Museum in July 1999, after serving at the National Geographic Society for 11 years, the last three as Senior Vice President for Mission Programs.

“After almost nine productive years at the Hall of Fame, I have offered my resignation to the Hall’s Executive Committee, and it has been accepted. The Hall of Fame is a world-class institution, and I am proud of all we have accomplished through vision, hard work, and teamwork. I serve at the pleasure of the Board, and accept the judgment of the Executive Committee.

“It has been an honor to be part of such a great institution, and to have met and worked with so many wonderful people. I wish everyone associated with the Hall – the Hall of Famers and their families, the Board and my staff colleagues – the very best now and in the future.”

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