 While the political world was roiling, in pastoral Cooperstown, New York, the newest inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame were welcomed, including St. Paul native and former Minnesota Twins star Joe Maurer. Peter Cox has the story. It is baseball's biggest honor, and in Cooperstown, New York, on Sunday, Joe Maurer joined the Legends of the Game as a member of the Hall of Fame. During his speech, Maurer had a chance to share his personal story. He started with his childhood.