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

Bat used by Hank Aaron in the 1957 All-Star Game

Glove used by Brooks Robinson, Baltimore Orioles

Poster advertising a game between the Kansas City Monarchs and the Harlem Stars

Baseball Glove worn by Ken Griffey Jr.

Albert Pujols

Pinback button for the Kansas City Monarchs

Baseball Glove worn by Cal Ripken Jr.

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

San Diego Padres Jersey worn by Tony Gwynn

Glove used by Ozzie Smith, St. Louis Cardinals

Glove used by Yogi Berra, New York Yankees

St. Louis Cardinals Jersey, worn by Stan Musial

St. Louis Cardinals Jersey, worn by Ozzie Smith

Season ticket for the St. Louis Browns baseball team

Jersey for the St. Louis Cardinals worn by Curt Flood