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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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Baseball scrapbook made by Bruno Alberici while a boy during the 1930s

Baseball scrapbook made by Bruno Alberici while a boy during the 1930s

Baseball scrapbook made by Bruno Alberici while a boy during the 1930s

Jackie Robinson, Rookie of the Year

Baseball scrapbook made by Bruno Alberici while a boy during the 1930s

Baseball scrapbook made by Bruno Alberici while a boy during the 1930s

Glove used by Hank Aaron, Milwaukee Braves

Hillerich & Bradsby Louisville Slugger pattern bat for Bill Ewings

Glove used by Ozzie Smith, St. Louis Cardinals

Glove used by Willie Mays, San Francisco Giants

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Boston Red Sox Jersey, worn by Ted Williams

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St. Louis Cardinals Jersey, worn by Ozzie Smith

Official Baseball Annual 1965

Baseball, signed by the 1927 New York Yankees

Baseball Schedule for the 1951 South Bend Blue Sox of the All-American Girls Baseball League

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Baseball program and score card for the New York Giants, 1947

Earl Combs


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