New Arrivals in Cooperstown

Spending last week at our upstate New York place, I knew I had to make a visit to Cooperstown. Turns out that Friday was the ideal day as the Hall of Fame museum held a press preview of their new acquisitions from the just-concluded World Series. Soon, these items, donated by the players and other personnel will go on display -- but you're getting a sneak peak here and now. 

These shoes were worn by Braves starter Max Fried when he threw six shutout innings to earn the win in the clinching game six. Take note of his motto sewn into the tongues: "Play Hard."

Above: the Braves caps paid tribute to the club's Hall of Famers Hank Aaron and Phil Neikro, both of whom passed during the year leading to Atlanta's second Championship.

Below: a ball thrown by Ian Anderson during his five no-hit innings of game three.

Above: the glove worn by Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario when he made a spectacular catch heading toward Truist Park's left field wall in game four.

Below: a cap worn by Astros manager, the first skipper to lead five different teams to the post-season.