Cultural Collaboration: America's Game and the Chosen People

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• The Reserve Clause
  The Reserve Clause was a remanent of old-world baseball in which the owners wielded significant power over the players. The Reserve clause tied players to the club that signed them indefinitely even after the contract expired, unless the club wanted to trade or release the player. It was repealed in 1975, almost 100 years after it was added to every contract starting in 1897.
• Marvin Miller on hiring by MLB Players Association (SABR Oral History Collection)
  In a short clip of the three and a half hour long interview, Miller describes some of his feelings and experiences while being hired for the job.
• Marvin Miller
  Miller sits in the stands at an open air stadium. He is sitting one row in front of the camera, with his back turned to the field and his hands over the backrest of the bleacher-style seats. Behind him, on the field, players are taking batting practice.
• The World Series of 1945, Detroit Tigers vs Chicago Cubs.
  a 16mm black and white film presents the entirety of the 1945 World Series in which the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs in seven games. After a short introduction; Game 1 begins at the 5:00 mark and runs until 7:37, Game 2 runs from 7:37 to 9:27, Game 3 runs from 9:27 to 11:45 Game 4 runs from 12:50 - 15:54 Game 5 runs from 16:12 - 19:00 Game 6 runs from 19:08 - 22:28 Game 7 runs from 23:30 - 25:56. Hank Greenberg is seen hitting a Home Run in Game 2 of the series from 8:37 - 9:13, and again in Game 6 of the series from 21:54 - 22:20.
• Hank Greenberg Hits Home Run in Game 2 of 1935 World Series Against the Chicago Cubs
  Seen is a grainy black and white film capturing the 1935 World Series, with original broadcast audio. The Detroit Tigers won the Series in six games but without Greenberg, who broke his wrist early in the series and only played in the first two games. In Game 2, Greenberg (#5) came through with Home Run in the first inning of the game. Greenberg's Home Run came of Chicago's Charlie Root.
• Henry B. Greenberg Oral History
  Transcript of an interview with Hank Greenberg from 1981.
• Detroit Batter
  A batter in a Detroit Tigers uniform is watching the ball he just hit, while the catcher and umpire react simultaneously as well. The photo was taken during a game at Fenway Park, but whereas the catalog description claims the batter's identity is unknown, the batters resemblance to Hank Greenberg is uncanny. Based on the batters unique physical features, swing, and follow through it is believed this batter may be Hank Greenberg.
• Detroit Tigers at Fenway
  (left to right) Hank Greenberg, Barney McCoskey (sitting in a suit), Charlie Gehringer, and Rudy York together before a game at Fenway Park. The tall Greenberg is sitting on the wall separating the field from the spectators, while McCoskey is behind the wall in a seat, and Gehringer and York are in uniform ready to play with Greenberg.
• Hank Greenberg (r) and Jimmie Foxx (l).
  Hank Greenberg of the Detroit Tigers (right) chats with Jimmie Foxx of the Boston Red Sox (left) while both men hold bats and pose for a picture before a game at Fenway Park
• Hank Greenberg and Elden Auker
  Detroit Tigers players Hank Greenberg (left) and Elden Auker (Right) sit on a bench in St Louis before a World Series Game against the Cardinals.
• Sandy Koufax No-Hitter Autographed Ball
  Tan baseball signed by Sandy Koufax. Above Koufax's signature, blue ink reads "2nd no hit [unreadable text] Dodger Stadium". Below Koufax's signature it reads "L.A. 8 SAN FR 0 May 11, 1963".
• Hank Greenberg's 300th Career Home Run Ball
  Hank Greenberg, Superstar first baseman for the Detroit Tigers and Jewish icon, played in 13 seasons of Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1947. Greenberg hit a milestone 300 home runs on September 17, 1946 before finishing his career with 331 total home runs. On the ball in blank ink, it reads; "300th Home run hit on Sept. 17th, 1946, Detroit 6, Washington 4 38th home run 1946 season"
• Baseball Glove Used by Sandy Koufax
  Designed to fit on the right hand of a left-handed pitcher, the glove is light brown and well oiled leather with a perfect pocket crease. Visible in the image are the multiple locations where Koufax wrote his jersey number, 32. The marking is faded but can be seen on the Rawlings label by the opening of the glove, and above the finer opening as well. Also visible in the image are the original manufacturer markings. The glove reads; "EDGE - U - CATED HEEL PAT.NO.2.995.757 100% Nylon Sewn"
• LIFE Magazine Vol 55 No 5
  The Cover shows an image of Sandy Koufax adjusting his hat. Above him is the caption "The Mostest Pitcher: Most Wins, Most Shutouts, Most Strike-outs". The cover story continues taking up the entirety of pages 54 and 55. The article headline in the top corner of page 54 reads "Good Life of Baseball's No. 1 Hero" above a short two column article. Below the article is an image of Koufax with a helmet on his head and a bat in hand, ready to hit in a game or practice. The right column of page 54 shows two pictures and is vertically aligned but with half of the image taking up page 54's right column and 55's left column. The top image shows Koufax mobbed with fans asking for autographs, and below it is a picture of Koufax in the pool with his date Linda Kennon. additionally, there is another smaller image of Koufax and Kennon at home together.
• Hank Greenberg Inducted to the Army, captured by LIFE Magazine Vol 10 no. 20
  Page 45 has a bolded headline on the left side of the page that reads "ARMY INDUCTS HIGHEST - PAID BASEBALL PLAYER". To the right of the headline, and the article that follows, is a picture of Hank Greenberg reading the newspaper story about his game the day before, in which he hit 2 solo home runs and his Tigers won 2-1. Below the article and image, about halfway down the page, are 6 images of Greenberg organized into a grid. The top row of images (left to right) shows Greenberg crossing home plate after a home run, Greenberg in the dugout with teammates, and Hank giving his uniform to the manager of the Tigers after the game. The bottom row of images show (left to right) Greenberg and the team owner, Greenberg posing with a present from a fan (a cake), and lastly Greenberg at a goodbye dinner with family and friends. Pages 46 and 48 (47 was a full page advertisement) follow similar formats. Three images are aligned vertically in the right column on both pages, while advertisements make up the left column. Page 46 shows (top to bottom) Greenberg arriving at the draft center, getting fingerprinted, and lastly taking his oath. Page 48 shows (top to bottom) Greenberg visiting with the army doctor, getting fitted for his uniform, and lastly standing at attention in his full army uniform.
• "An Ailing Babe Ruth Demonstrates His Batting Grip To Hank Greenberg, His Successor As Home-Run King" Life Magazine Vol 22 No. 10
  On the left is an older and tired looking Babe Ruth (1895 - 1948) pictured near the end of his life, in what appears to be a robe or smoking jacket and holding a baseball bat. To the Babe's left, and reader's right, is a taller, younger, Hank Greenberg. Hank is holding the bat with his left hand, allowing Ruth to maneuver his hands and demonstrate his batting grip. Above the men is a caption that reads "AN AILING BABE RUTH DEMONSTRATES HIS BATTING GRIP TO HANK GREENBERG, HIS SUCCESSOR AS HOME-RUN KING". Babe Ruth hit 714 career home runs in a career ranging from 1914 to 1935, and is widely considered to be one of, if not the greatest baseball player of all time.
• "Hank's" Rosh Hashanah by Yaaleh Veyoveh. Appeared in The Detroit Jewish Chronicle on September 14, 1934 (P.1, 5)
  After Rosh Hashanah (September 9-11) but before Yom Kippur (September 18 - 19), The Detroit Jewish Chronicle published a special edition that touched on the Yom Kippur messaging of that year. However, on the bottom right corner of the front page is an article titled " 'Hank's' Rosh Hashanah: The Epic Story of the Lanky Tiger First Baseman Who Is Hero of the Detroit Baseball Fans and Is Acclaimed by Boys in the Synagogue". The article continues on Page 5 where is takes center focus in its placement at the top center of the page.
• The Detroit Free Press
  The page's headline reads "Greenberg's Two Home Runs Give Tigers 2 to 1 Victory." Under which is a large picture of Greenberg crossing home plate that takes up much of the page. The caption below the image reads "Hank Greenberg Comes In With The Winning Run" and above the image reads "A Happy New Year for Everybody". Below the image are three articles about Greenberg. The first is titled "Hank's Homers Strictly Kosher", the second is titled "Henry Prayed and Swung His Way to Baseball Glory", and the third is titled "Hank's Wallop Did It".
• The Detroit Free Press. September 09, 1934
  Under the page title "Tigers' Lead Is Cut to 4 1/2 Games When They Split with A's" is a large image of Hank Greenberg following through his swing, with his Jersey #5, and a portrait of his face are both visible. Above the image is a message wishing Greenberg a happy new year from Tigers fans.
• The Detroit Jewish Chronicle and the Legal Chronicle. September 21, 1934
  A large, middle section of the newspaper's front page is dedicated to Greenberg's successful career. Above a headshot of Greenberg, a large section headline reads "Greenberg Hailed as Greatest Player Jews Have Contributed to Base Ball". Under the heading and around the image are five individual articles written by five respective authors. The front page section ends by inviting readers to the page "opposite the editorial", where there are four more articles, and even an advertisement for radios featuring a picture of the Tiger's star.
• The Fundamentals of the Base-Ball 'Game' Described for Non-Sports Fans
  A diamond shape, representing the baseball field, is surrounded by a larger circle to represent the spectator seats depicts a standard representation of a baseball field. Above the diagram is a headline that, when translated from Yiddish, reads "The Fundamentals of the Base-Ball 'Game' Described for Non-Sports Fans". Below the diagram is a 3-columned article that outlines the rules of baseball in a very unorthodox manner.
• Sandy Koufax Photograph
  A black-and-white photo of Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Sandy Koufax following through a pitch. He is hunched over with his left arm crossing his body and his left foot off the mound. Koufax appears to be looking strait at the camera, however the ball he just threw is still in frame and he can be seen tracking it with his eyes.
• Bud Selig Hall of Fame Induction Plaque
  A bronze plaque with an extruding portrait in front of two baseball bats and a branch of leaves. Under the portrait is the name "Allan Huber Selig" above the nickname "Bud". Under the nickname is a paragraph that introduces a handful of his career accomplishments.
• Marvin Miller Hall of Fame Induction Plaque
  A bronze plaque with an extruding portrait over two baseball bats and a laurel leaf. Under the portrait is the name "Marvin Julian Miller" with a description of career highlights below.
• Sports Illustrated Magazine, December 20, 1965
  Magazine cover of Sports Illustrated Magazine's 1965 "Sportsman of the Year" issue. Koufax, the award recipient, is depicted on the cover as a clay bust of his likeness. Headline on the cover under the publication name reads "Sportsman of the Year: SANDY KOUFAX"