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Historical Essay

Racine Belles Movie Costume

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Racine Belles baseball uniform costume worn in the 1992 movie, A League of Their Own. (Museum object #2008.145.1.1)
Historical Essay

Jose Canseco Baseball Card

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Baseball card featuring Jose Canseco of the Madison Muskies, published by Larry Fritsch Cards, Inc, Stevens Point, WI, 1983. (Museum object #1984.156.13)
Historical Essay

World Series Welcome Sign

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
"Welcome" sign used to decorate lamp posts in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin during the 1957 World Series. (Museum object #2007.68.1)
Historical Essay

Milwaukee Braves Baseball Jersey

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Road jersey worn by Milwaukee Braves first baseman Joe Adcock in 1957. (Museum object #2006.68.1)
Historical Essay

Milwaukee Braves World Series Bat

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Baseball bat issued to Milwaukee Braves second baseman Red Schoendienst for the 1957 World Series. (Museum object #2005.128.1)
Historical Essay

Wittenberg Grays Baseball Uniform

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Baseball uniform worn by William Gates, second baseman for the Wittenberg Grays in the early 1920s. (Museum object #1975.90A-B)
Historical Essay

A League of Their Own

All-American Girls Baseball League Thrives During World War II
The story of the All-American Girls Baseball League that thrilled fans for 12 seasons in cities and towns including Kenosha, Racine and Milwaukee.
Historical Essay

The Rise of Professional Sports

Learn about the development of professional sports teams in Wisconsin in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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