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Cooperstown Credentials - The Vault

"Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth." — Lou Gehrig

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Sep 03, 2024
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"The Vault" at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown is one of the most intriguing and little-known aspects of the museum. This hidden gem is a climate-controlled archive that houses a vast collection of baseball artifacts, documents, and memorabilia that aren’t on display to the public. Due to space constraints and the delicate nature of many items, the Hall of Fame can only exhibit a fraction of its collection at any given time. This means that some of the most extraordinary pieces of baseball history are kept out of sight, preserved in The Vault.

Among the treasures stored in The Vault are letters and personal correspondence from legendary players like Babe Ruth, offering insights into their lives beyond the diamond. There’s also a collection of scouting reports on Jackie Robinson, detailing the observations and evaluations that led to him breaking baseball’s color barrier. Ty Cobb's dentures, a peculiar yet fascinating artifact, are also part of this hidden collection, providing…

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