Baseball Hall of Fame

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The Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New York.

Explore Cooperstown and its famous National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Plaque Gallery in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New York.

Hank Greenberg's game-used glove in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New York.

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Facts

Also Known As	National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Areas Of Involvement	baseball
Related People	Ford Frick

Photos and Videos

The Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New York.

Plaque Gallery in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New York.

Hank Greenberg's game-used glove in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New York.

Explore Cooperstown and its famous National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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Great Moments in Sports Quiz

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Sports Quiz

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