Baseball Hall of Fame

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The Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New York.

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Plaque Gallery in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New York.

Hank Greenberg's game-used glove in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New York.

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Also Known As	National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Areas Of Involvement	baseball
Related People	Ford Frick

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The Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New York.

Plaque Gallery in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New York.

Hank Greenberg's game-used glove in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New York.

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