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Publisher: National Baseball Hall of Fame

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum view detail comment email this

Cooperstown, New York, site dedicated to "collecting, through donation, baseball artifacts, works of art, literature, photographs, memorabilia and related materials which focus on the history of the game over time, its players, and those elected to the Hall of Fame." Visitor information, historical data, online exhibits, and educational resources are featured.
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/
Topics: Baseball, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment

Last updated Aug 17, 2009


Baseball as America view detail comment email this

This site is a companion to a traveling exhibit featuring artifacts from the Baseball Hall of Fame. The exhibit "reveals how baseball has served as both a public reflection of, and catalyst for, the evolution of American culture and society." The site features commentary and images of exhibit highlights, an exhibit overview (topics such as ideals and injustices, enterprise and opportunity, and sharing a common culture), and a tour schedule.
http://www.baseballasamerica.org
Topics: Baseball

Last updated Aug 17, 2009


Dressed to the Nines: A History of the Baseball Uniform view detail comment email this

This exhibit examines the history of baseball uniforms from the mid-1800s to the 21st century. Features an illustrated timeline, essays on parts of the uniform (such as caps, jerseys, numbers and names, stockings, and shoes), a database of uniform designs, and activities for children. From the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/
Topics: Baseball, Fashion

Last updated Jul 13, 2007


National Baseball Hall of Fame: Babe Ruth view detail comment email this

Fast facts on baseball legend Babe Ruth (George Herman Ruth, also known as "The Bambino" and "The Sultan of Swat"), such as teams, World Series appearances, awards, trivia, and a brief biography. Provides a video clip and links to related pages about this sports icon, including a table comparing numbers of at-bats and home runs for Ruth and Barry Bonds. From the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hofers/detail.jsp?playerId=121578
Topics: Baseball, Notable People

Last updated Jul 11, 2007





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