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Cooperstown, NY A display case in the center held the entire uniform Mark McGwire wore the night he hit his 62nd home run, as well as the uniform of his son Matt, who was a batboy that night. The picture below shows Big Mac's shoes from the night of his 62nd homer and the glove Carl Pavano wore when he surrendered McGwire's 70th home run. Red Sox fans will remember Pavano as the prospect traded to Montreal to acquire Pedro Martinez.
The next part of the tour took us past displays on photographers, announcers, and journalists, to the Records Room. On display at the entrance is the uniform the members of the Boston Braves presented to the Jimmy Fund's original "Jimmy" in 1948. Inside the room is a display on baseball's longest games. The longest game in professional baseball history was played in 1982, the Red Sox AAA-affiliate Pawtucket vs. the Orioles' affiliate Rochester. The game started one evening in April, and was suspended 8 and a half hours later at 4:07 am, tied 2-2 after 32 innings. The game was resumed in June, and Pawtucket won in the bottom of the 33rd. Wade Boggs, Marty Barrett, and Rich Gedman all played for Pawtucket, with Cal Ripken, Jr., and Mike Boddicker on the Rochester team. ![]()
The Cy Young, M.V.P., Triple Crown, and Rookie of the Year awards are also displayed, with each year's winners listed. Leader boards are updated weekly with all-time and active career leaders in several statistical categories. <<< Previous | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | Next >>> |
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