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- Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb at Baseball Game, Rotunda Field, Dearborn, Michigan, July 1943 - The Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets traveled to Dearborn, Michigan, to play the Ford All-Stars on July 14, 1943. Five thousand fans showed up at Ford's Rotunda Field to watch the Bluejackets' 6-2 victory. Two former Major League players and Baseball Hall of Fame inductees were in the crowd: Tris Speaker (Cleveland) on the left and Ty Cobb (Detroit) on the right.
- July 14, 1943
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Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb at Baseball Game, Rotunda Field, Dearborn, Michigan, July 1943
The Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets traveled to Dearborn, Michigan, to play the Ford All-Stars on July 14, 1943. Five thousand fans showed up at Ford's Rotunda Field to watch the Bluejackets' 6-2 victory. Two former Major League players and Baseball Hall of Fame inductees were in the crowd: Tris Speaker (Cleveland) on the left and Ty Cobb (Detroit) on the right.
- Baseball Players Pose with Equipment Given by Mrs. Gitlen, Willow Run Station Hospital, September 1943 - Opportunities for recreation were important in maintaining morale among Willow Run's employees during World War II. They worked long shifts under constant pressure to meet wartime production goals. To ease the strain, the plant offered organized leagues for baseball, softball, bowling, golf, and other sports.
- September 03, 1943
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Baseball Players Pose with Equipment Given by Mrs. Gitlen, Willow Run Station Hospital, September 1943
Opportunities for recreation were important in maintaining morale among Willow Run's employees during World War II. They worked long shifts under constant pressure to meet wartime production goals. To ease the strain, the plant offered organized leagues for baseball, softball, bowling, golf, and other sports.
- Socony Dealer Scoreboard Sign, 1932-1955 - The Standard Oil Company of New York, branded as Socony, was formed in 1911. It merged with Vacuum Oil Company in 1931, and the new firm started promoting its products under the Mobilgas and Mobiloil names a few years later. Mobil built its reputation on economy, performance, and friendly service -- like the "friendly service" advertised on this baseball scoreboard.
- 1932-1955
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Socony Dealer Scoreboard Sign, 1932-1955
The Standard Oil Company of New York, branded as Socony, was formed in 1911. It merged with Vacuum Oil Company in 1931, and the new firm started promoting its products under the Mobilgas and Mobiloil names a few years later. Mobil built its reputation on economy, performance, and friendly service -- like the "friendly service" advertised on this baseball scoreboard.
- Hallmark "Disney's Chicken Little: Chicken Little" Christmas Ornament, 2005 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2005
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Hallmark "Disney's Chicken Little: Chicken Little" Christmas Ornament, 2005
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "At the Ballpark Series: Cal Ripken Jr." Christmas Ornament, 1998 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1998
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Hallmark "At the Ballpark Series: Cal Ripken Jr." Christmas Ornament, 1998
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "At the Ballpark Series: Ken Griffey Jr." Christmas Ornament, 1999 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1999
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Hallmark "At the Ballpark Series: Ken Griffey Jr." Christmas Ornament, 1999
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "At the Ballpark Series: Hank Aaron" Christmas Ornament, 1997 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1997
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Hallmark "At the Ballpark Series: Hank Aaron" Christmas Ornament, 1997
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Here's the Pitch" Christmas Ornament, 1989 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1989
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Hallmark "Here's the Pitch" Christmas Ornament, 1989
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Home for Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1993 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1993
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Hallmark "Home for Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1993
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Every Kid's a Star!: Baseball/Softball" Christmas Ornament, 2005 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2005
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Every Kid's a Star!: Baseball/Softball" Christmas Ornament, 2005
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.