Finley, who played for the Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies, had a career batting average of .271 with 320 stolen bases, 304 homers and 124 triples. He hit .368 during the 2001 World Series to help the Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees. The two-time All-Star finished in the top 15 in the National League Most Valuable Player Award voting twice.

Finley, a World Series Champion with the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks, will be a part of a star-studded roster at the June 21 Classic. The first-ever Classic Weekend will feature Hall of Famers Bob Feller, Ferguson Jenkins, Paul Molitor, Brooks Robinson and Phil Niekro, along with 22 other former Major League stars in a seven-inning exhibition game, with first pitch slated for 2 p.m. The game will be preceded by the Cooperstown Game Day Parade at noon and a hitting contest featuring several former Major Leaguers at 1 p.m.

The inaugural Baseball Hall of Fame Classic is co-organized by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association. Ford Motor Company will be the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Classic. Additional support for the Classic is provided by Otsego County Tourism and Brand Affinity Technologies.

Tickets for the June 21 Baseball Hall of Fame Classic are now on sale to the general public via telephone and at the Museum Store in Cooperstown. Fans can call 1-888-Hall-of-Fame between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays to order seats for the Classic. Tickets are $12.50 for first and third base seats, and $11 for outfield seats. Ticket purchases are subject to a $3.50 handling fee per ticket, unless purchased at the Museum. A six-ticket maximum will apply.