Take Who Out to the Ball Game?

Season 5

July 8, 2020

Baseball fan or not, you know this song…or at least, you think you do. “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” is one of the top three most recognizable songs in the country, next to the “The Star Spangled Banner” and “Happy Birthday.” But long-forgotten lyrics reveal a feminist message buried amid the peanuts and cracker jack.

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Take Who Out to the Ball Game?

From the Collections

Baseball Glove, used by Sandy Koufax

Glove used by Brooks Robinson, Baltimore Orioles

Baseball Glove worn by Ken Griffey Jr.

Glove, used by Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees

Baseball Glove worn by Cal Ripken Jr.

Baseball glove, used by Rickey Henderson, Oakland A's

Glove used by Hank Aaron, Milwaukee Braves

Glove used by Ozzie Smith, St. Louis Cardinals

Glove used by Willie Mays, San Francisco Giants

Glove used by Yogi Berra, New York Yankees

Baseball Glove used by Chet Brewer

Baseball mitt

Martinez baseball glove

Baseball Fielder's Glove, 1910

Baseball Glove used by Betsy Jochum of the South Bend Blue Sox

Andy Pafko Model Baseball Glove

Anthony Rendon's Little League baseball glove

Baseball glove manufactured by the Stall and Dean Sporting Goods Company