Since the often-dubbed “great American sport” first took shape in this country, baseball and America have mirrored the same values, responded to the same events, and grappled with the same social and economic issues. From February 15 through May 11, 2008, the National Constitution Center will host Baseball As America, the first major exhibition to examine the relationship between baseball and American culture. The 6,000-square-foot exhibition is organized by The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, and marks the first time the treasures of the Hall of Fame have left their legendary home to tour the country.
The national tour of Baseball As America is sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP. The exhibition is presented locally by Chevrolet. CBS 3 is the official media partner for the Center’s showing of Baseball As America and the Philadelphia Phillies are a promotional partner for the exhibition.
Baseball As America Lead Release
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Exhibition Overview
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Artifact List (Excel Sheet)
iPod Tour and Theatre Show (PDF)
Public Programs (PDF)
Promotions (PDF)
Ernst & Young Statement (PDF)
Local Sponsor Release (PDF)
Tour Schedule (PDF)
Caption: Members of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League stand in attention during the National Anthem.
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Caption: The Doubleday Ball, discovered 27 years after the Mills Commission findings and the first artifact displayed in Cooperstown.
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Caption: Brooklyn Dodgers jersey worn by Jackie Robinson.
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Caption: The Mid Island (Staten Island, N.Y.) Little League team enjoys its 1964 World Series Victory ticker tape parade.
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Caption: "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" collage, including 45 record and sleeve, circa 1952, and sheet music.
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Caption: Philadelphia Phillies 1980 World Series Championship Ring
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