After months of anticipation, history is almost set to be made in Montclair. Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center has orchestrated an attempt to break the record for the world’s largest game of catch. The event will be taking place at Yogi Berra Stadium on the campus of Montclair State University.
The world record attempt will be taking place on Sunday, Sept. 21, with gates set to open to the public at 11:30 a.m. The current record stands at 1,944 participants, which the center is hoping to blow out of the water. The sold-out event is expected to draw a large crowd to the area.
At 12:30 p.m., participants can take the field for warm-ups and prepare for the record attempt, which starts at 1 p.m. Immediately after, the results will be announced to see if the record was broken.
The stadium will remain open following the attempt, with many activities for guests to participate in. From a batting cage to devices that will capture real-time pitching speed, it offers fun for everyone. There will even be free snacks and beverages, in addition to food trucks.
The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center will be open all day, granting guests free admission for the day. Berra’s Hall of Fame plaque will be on display, in what is believed to be the first time that it has left Cooperstown. Several Yankees legends will be in attendance, including Ron Guidry and Willie Randolph, as well as Bob Costas, who is emceeing the event.
The event serves as a way to both celebrate Berra’s legacy, while putting Montclair in the history books. While tickets are sold out, it serves as a great way for the community to engage with one another.