Field Museum unveils "Baseball As America" exhibit
04/01/03

In February 8, 2003 the world-renowned Chicago Field Museum unveiled "Baseball As America," an exhibit dedicated to the legend and legacy of America's favorite pastime. Feature items include a bat belonging to Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner's T206 baseball card, Jackie Robinson's #42 Brooklyn Dodgers jersey and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson's shoes. "See the stuff of legends and discover how baseball embodies the American spirit," the museum's Web site reads. "This exhibition reveals how baseball mirrors our nation's values, struggles, triumphs and aspirations."

In addition to holding prominent roles in the exhibit, Ruth and Wagner are part of billboard advertisements around the city, and promotional rack cards in hotels and tourism centers throughout the Chicagoland area. Ruth is also featured in print ads which are scheduled for 12 insertions in the Chicago Sun Times.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, was instrumental in the organization process, providing more than 500 treasured artifacts. This marks the first time in history many of the items have been loaned out. "Baseball As America" will run until July 20, 2003. For more information, visit www.fieldmuseum.org or www.baseballasamerica.org