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Take Who Out to the Ball Game?

Season 7
March 9, 2022
baseball card and ephemera

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 Star Spangled Banner” and “Happy Birthday.” But long-forgotten lyrics reveal a feminist message buried amid the peanuts and cracker jack.

Transcript

Guest speakers:

  • Dan Piazza, curator at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum
  • Andy Strasberg, co-author of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Baseball’s Greatest Hit”
  • George Boziwick, retired Chief of the Music Division of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and co-founder of the Red Skies Music Ensemble
  • Nancy Faust, retired organist for the Chicago White Sox

 

Baseball in the Collections

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Baseball card for rookie Leroy "Satchel" Paige

Jersey for the Atlanta Braves worn and autographed by Hank Aaron

Pinback button of Jackie Robinson with baseball charm and ribbon

Baseball bat used by Willie Mays

Pennant for the New York Black Yankees

Paterson City Club vs. Baltimore Black Sox

Pennant for the Cincinnati Clowns

Pennant for the Philadelphia Stars

Pennant for the New York Cuban Stars

Pinback button for the Baltimore Elite Giants

Pinback button for the Kansas City Monarchs

Postcard of Satchel Paige Baseball Hall of Fame plaque

Baseball card for Willie Mays

Baseball Card of Martín Dihigo

Baseball card for Hank Aaron in his rookie year

Postcard of James "Cool Papa" Bell Baseball Hall of Fame plaque

Season ticket for the St. Louis Browns baseball team

Pinback button for the New York Black Yankees

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