JANE'S BLOG | San Diego | Jane Mitchell Countdown to Cooperstown

It has been a year since Trevor Hoffman and Alan Trammell were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. To celebrate that in 2018, I opened the One on One archives to share their journeys and invited you to follow me to Cooperstown for that once in a lifetime celebration. This site is a unique and personal Countdown to Cooperstown... including interviews with them, behind the scenes, reflections, and fan stories.

NOW... watch the Special Encore shows (1998, 2007, 2015) and

the 2018 Emmy Award Winning Pre-Induction show ON LINE!

Click on playlist in blog or search 2018 One on One Specials.

Happy HOF Anniversary Trevor: Emmy winning show OnLine!

Jul 16, 2019
1 min

Happy HOF Anniversary Trevor: Emmy winning show OnLine!

A year ago family, teammates, friends and fans -- all who love Trevor Hoffman and his role in the game -- were so excited for his...

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New and Encore Shows ON LINE!

Aug 13, 2018
1 min

New and Encore Shows ON LINE!

The special One on One Encore and NEW editions of shows featuring Trevor Hoffman are now uploaded and available on line. The playlist...

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In Case You Missed Them... 1 week of Replays!

Aug 2, 2018
1 min

In Case You Missed Them... 1 week of Replays!

The Special showings of the New Pre-Induction One on One with Trevor Hoffman show and the Encore Presentations of Trevor and Tony Gwynn...

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Day 3: Saturday Golf, Media, Parade and Party

Jul 29, 2018
1 min

Day 3: Saturday Golf, Media, Parade and Party

The day before Induction Day the agenda is packed morning to midnight. Some work, some play, all fantastic and fun experiences. On a...

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Day 2: Friday Fun Day! A Gallery of Moments

Jul 28, 2018
1 min

Day 2: Friday Fun Day! A Gallery of Moments

Friday in Cooperstown begins at Ozzie Smith's "Turn 2" event to raise money for the Hall of Fame. Adults and kids pay to play , have one...

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HOF: Day One Cooperstown Fun

Jul 27, 2018
1 min

HOF: Day One Cooperstown Fun

A gallery of photos for you. This first day of the Hall of Fame Induction Weekend trip has a full agenda of One on One production shoots,...

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TONIGHT! New Trevor One on One debuts!

Jul 23, 2018
1 min

TONIGHT! New Trevor One on One debuts!

Tonight at 9pm on Channel 4 in San Diego (Cox/TW/Spectrum), and COX stations in Santa Barbara (Cox 4), Orange County (Cox 3) and Desert...

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Alan Trammell: The Speech & HOF Magic

Jul 21, 2018
1 min

Alan Trammell: The Speech & HOF Magic

Alan Trammell is a week away from being formally inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. I had the pleasure of...

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Alan Trammell: Sparky Anderson & Fueling the Fire

Jul 21, 2018
1 min

Alan Trammell: Sparky Anderson & Fueling the Fire

Alan Trammell and I sit down One on One to reflect on his election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. I've produced six vignettes...

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Remembering Tony Gwynn's HOF career

Jul 18, 2018
1 min

Remembering Tony Gwynn's HOF career

As Induction Weekend at the National Hall of Fame nears, and in honor of Trevor Hoffman's induction, we celebrate his teammate and friend...

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2015 Trevor Hoffman: Life in Retirement (1 of 3)

Jul 16, 2018
1 min

2015 Trevor Hoffman: Life in Retirement (1 of 3)

In 2015 I returned to Channel 4 San Diego (the previous TV of the Padres) for six months to produce updates of twelve One on One guest ...

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Encore Hoffman 2015: Starts July 16

Jul 16, 2018
1 min

Encore Hoffman 2015: Starts July 16

For years, Trevor Hoffman didn't want to talk about how people considered a "Future Hall of Famer." But after he retired and became...

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More Madres and Favorite Trevor Hoffman stories...

Jul 10, 2018
1 min

More Madres and Favorite Trevor Hoffman stories...

Here are two more mini One on One stories from dedicated and lovely Madres.

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Madres + Trevor = Hall of Fame Love

Jul 10, 2018
1 min

Madres + Trevor = Hall of Fame Love

Some of Trevor Hoffman’s most loyal fans are Madres, the organization that supports youth baseball and does great things in the San Diego...

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Encore: Hoffman from 2007 Starts July 9

Jul 9, 2018
1 min

Encore: Hoffman from 2007 Starts July 9

There was a time when "Trevor Time" was on hold, as he stepped out of the spotlight for shoulder surgery and rehab. In this edition, go...

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Trevor Hoffman: Honor the Obstacles

Jul 9, 2018
1 min

Trevor Hoffman: Honor the Obstacles

With a Hall of Fame induction validating Trevor Hoffman’s incredible career, the numbers that define success are jaw-dropping. But...

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Alan Trammell: 1984 Padres Fan to MVP Tigers Opponent

Jul 7, 2018
1 min

Alan Trammell: 1984 Padres Fan to MVP Tigers Opponent

Tony Gwynn, Tim Flannery, Bruce Bochy and more San Diego Padres legends were teammates on the 1984 Padres team in the World Series. On...

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Shows Start Tonight!

Jul 2, 2018
1 min

Shows Start Tonight!

Encore presentations air on the "big TV screen" tonight starting at 9PM with One on One from 1998. Here's a tease... Shows carried on...

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Updated Schedule Info: July 2-28 One on One Shows!

Jun 25, 2018
1 min

Updated Schedule Info: July 2-28 One on One Shows!

In celebration of Trevor Hoffman's induction, get ready to watch some favorite and all NEW One on One programming! Beginning Monday July...

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Trevor Hoffman: The Home Tour

Jun 22, 2018
1 min

Trevor Hoffman: The Home Tour

By 2005, Trevor and Tracy Hoffman had moved to another home and part of its décor is a hallway with his personal baseball career...

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Alan Trammell on Trevor & 2-team Connection

Jun 15, 2018
1 min

Alan Trammell on Trevor & 2-team Connection

Alan Trammell will hear cheers from two sides of the country on Induction Day: from friends, family and fans who know him as a San Diego...

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Trevor Hoffman: From Emerging to Excellence

Jun 8, 2018
1 min

Trevor Hoffman: From Emerging to Excellence

Among the adjectives that describe Trevor Hoffman’s work ethic? Tenacious, determined, hard worker, impeccable, unbeatable. His work...

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Alan Trammell: Remembering his Roots

Jun 3, 2018
1 min

Alan Trammell: Remembering his Roots

2018 Hall of Fame Inductee Alan Trammell, a Detroit Tiger, will be thanking the mentors along his journey, including coaches from Kearny...

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Alan Trammell: Nice Guys Finish First, Eventually!

May 30, 2018
1 min

Alan Trammell: Nice Guys Finish First, Eventually!

After being passed over by the Baseball Writers (BBWAA) for 15 years for election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Alan Trammell...

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FYI Info about Site and Summer Plans

May 19, 2018
1 min

FYI Info about Site and Summer Plans

Link to site with press release to share, contact info etc. Always happy to do an interview. Thanks for spreading the word and Hall of...

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Alan Trammell: His Early Love of the Game

May 17, 2018
1 min

Alan Trammell: His Early Love of the Game

It is rare, especially in baseball, to have events align in such a way to allow someone to come full circle: have a dream, fulfill it,...

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Trevor Hoffman: The Whole 1998 Show

May 3, 2018
3 min

Trevor Hoffman: The Whole 1998 Show

Thank you for reading my blog and watching the segments from the 1998 show about Trevor Hoffman so far. Here is the back-story of how it...

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Trevor Hoffman: A First Glimpse Beneath the Armor

Apr 26, 2018
1 min

Trevor Hoffman: A First Glimpse Beneath the Armor

In 1998, Trevor Hoffman was making a big impression on the mound as the San Diego Padres’ closer. He was cautious about letting the...

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Trevor Hoffman: Pizza and the Marlins on the Menu

Apr 19, 2018
1 min

Trevor Hoffman: Pizza and the Marlins on the Menu

We often remember exactly where we were when something major happens in our lives. For Trevor Hoffman, he wondered what would happen in...

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Trevor Hoffman: Growing into his Goal

Apr 12, 2018
1 min

Trevor Hoffman: Growing into his Goal

Trevor Hoffman has a commanding presence in person and he certainly did on the mound during his Hall of Fame pitching career. But it took...

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Here we go! Rewinding to 1998 with Trevor Hoffman

Apr 2, 2018
1 min

Here we go! Rewinding to 1998 with Trevor Hoffman

We are four months away from Trevor Hoffman's induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Twenty years ago, could anyone have...

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