National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will open an exhibit dedicated to the 2008 World Series and the Philadelphia Phillies' second World Championship in mid-November in Cooperstown, N.Y. The exhibit will feature a number of treasures donated by members of the Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays to represent the 104th Fall Classic.

The items received from members of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies:

    * Jersey from World Series MVP Cole Hamels worn during Game 5
    * Bat used by Ryan Howard during Game 4
    * Spikes worn by Jayson Werth throughout the Series
    * Cap worn by Eric Bruntlett during home games of the Series
    * Batting helmet worn by Carlos Ruiz
    * Bat used by Joe Blanton for home run in Game 4

Additional items received from the American League champion Tampa Bay Rays:

    * Cap worn in Philadelphia by manager Joe Maddon
    * Road jersey worn by Carl Crawford in World Series
    * Spikes worn by B.J. Upton during World Series

The World Series case highlights the Museum's Autumn Glory exhibition, documenting the history of baseball's postseason. The 2008 World Series case will remain on exhibit through the 2009 postseason.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is open seven days a week year round, with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Museum is open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. seven days a week. The Museum observes offseason hours of 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. from the day after Labor Day until Memorial Day Weekend. Ticket prices are $16.50 for adults (13 and over), $11 for seniors (65 and over) and for those holding current memberships in the VFW, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and AMVets organizations, and $6 for juniors (ages 7-12). Members are always admitted free of charge and there is no charge for children 6 years of age or younger. For more information, call 888-HALL-OF-FAME (888-425-5633) or 607-547-7200