The influence of Latin Americans in major league baseball has never been more apparent. In 2018, Latinos accounted for nearly 30% of the 877 major league roster spots, plus there have been Hispanics who served as scouts, managers and even a team owner. The passion of Latino players will be celebrated later this year in the Smithsonian’s exhibit, “¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and … [Read more...]
Tull Donates Historic Game-Used Baseball Items to Smithsonian
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is adding more than a dozen significant artifacts from the careers of Major League Baseball players, including Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Yogi Berra, Brooks Robinson and Ozzie Smith to the national sports collection. Baseball jerseys, gloves, bats and other objects used by baseball legends … [Read more...]
New Hardcover Book Shows off Game-Worn Greatness
Smithsonian Books and collector/author Stephen Wong have collaborated on a new book that’s being released this month. Game Worn: Baseball Treasures from the Game's Greatest Heroes and Moments showcases baseball uniforms from 20th century Major League players, including the historically significant jerseys, jackets, hats, and other collectibles. Wong, who wrote Smithsonian … [Read more...]
Smithsonian Looking for Latino Baseball Artifacts, Video, Stories
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is launching a multi-year collecting initiative, “Latinos and Baseball: In the Barrios and the Big Leagues,” to identify artifacts that reflect the social and cultural influence of the game on Latino communities. Three 2016 events will reach out to local communities about preserving baseball history. California State … [Read more...]
Blog: No Bids on Buckner Ball, Hall & Smithsonian Treasures
Four days remain in the eBay listing for the Buckner ball but so far...no bids. Owner Seth Swirsky put the ball Mookie Wilson hit past Bill Buckner in the 1986 World Series on eBay with a $1 million minimum. He'd promised to turn over part of the proceeds to the Baseball Assistance Team (BAT). The ball got some media attention when the auction was announced a couple of … [Read more...]