Baseball As America now on exhibit
at Oakland Museum of California

By Felicia D. McDaniel

The Untold Stories: Baseball and the Multicultural Experience kicked off one of the many programs to be held at the Oakland Museum from now until January 15, 2006.

Photos like Jose Luis Villegas’ “Grateful” photo of former Oakland A’s shortstop Miguel Tejada, Willie Mays playing stickball in Harlem, Jackie Robinson’s Dodgers jersey and legendary McClymonds baseball
coach George Powles are just some of the images and items currently on display at the Oakland Museum of California for Baseball As America running now through January 22, 2006.

Baseball As America is the first major exhibition to examine the relationship between the national pastime and American culture.
    The exhibition will run through January 22, 2006 with programs and panel discussions taking place until January 15.
    Organized by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, Baseball As America is on a fouryear, 10-city nationwide tour.
    The museum will support and expand the Hall of Fame’s rich history and iconic objects with programs for all ages, interests, and communities.
    Most of the programs are included with museum admission.
Pacific Coast League Players’ Reunion – September 24th This Saturday’s program will be the Pacific Coast League Players’ Reunion from 11am-3pm. In the morning you can meet former PCL players, including Billy Raimondi. An afternoon panel discusses the 1949 PCL barnstorming trip to Japan and the career of legendary McClymonds High School coach George Powles. This program is included with museum admission.

For more information on the exhibits and program visit the Museum's website
at www.museumca.org or call (510) 238-2200.