Hidden Treasures

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In the August 2006 issue of Sports Illustrated Kids magazine, we showed you some of the cool items that are in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, but aren't on display. It was so cool, in fact, that we thought we'd show you even more hidden treasures of the Hall of Fame (check out the photo gallery). We'll even tell you how you can donate your own pieces of baseball history!

According to legend, the game of baseball was devised by Abner Doubleday at Cooperstown, N.Y. in 1839. At least that's what historians believed for nearly 150 years. Though recent research has shown that the game of baseball was not invented, but rather, evolved some time in the 19th century and in a number of locations, Cooperstown remains the mythical and spiritual home of the game.

From humble beginnings, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has become one of the nation's most recognizable and popular educational institutions. The Museum is located in the pastoral village of Cooperstown in central New York State, nestled between the Catskill and Adirondack mountains, 70 miles west of Albany, the state capital. Located on Main Street, the Baseball Hall of Fame officially opened its doors on June 12, 1939.

Cooperstown represents a step back in time, with buildings dating to the early 19th century. More than 350,000 people travel to the Village each year to pay tribute to our National Pastime by visiting the Hall of Fame, an institution which honors excellence, preserves history and connects generations.

Check out our Hidden Treasures Photo Gallery!