The Baseball Hall of Fame is not just the home for the busts of the Hall of Fame players; it is a museum that houses the history of baseball; marking significant events of the game.
The Hall of Fame marks milestones with pieces form the game – balls, bats, hats, and even bases.
A number of pieces from the World Series are winding their way to Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame to become artifacts from a truly historic event.
While the Los Angeles Dodgers boarded their plane to head back home to LA, several items were authenticated and were headed southeast to central New York and the tiny town of Cooperstown…and the Hall of Fame…
Freddie Freeman’s bat that he used to hit the game-winning home run to put an end to the record tying 18 inning game three – let’s hope it isn’t his favourite bat.
Pitcher Will Klein’s “gamer” glove he used as a reliever in game three when he pitched four scoreless innings – the most of his career.
One of the bases from Dodger Stadium that was used in the 18 inning game three.
Winning pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamaoto’s cap he wore in game seven. Yamamaoto started game six, pitching six innings and then coming in to pitch relief in game seven’s extra inning game. Yamamaoto went on to win the MVP of the World Series.
Catcher Will Smith hit the game and series winning home run in the eleventh inning to win the series; the shoes he wore are headed for the Hall of Fame.
Shortstop Mookie Betts started a double play that ended the game seven in Toronto. The glove he used is going to the Hall of Fame.
Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts’ road jersey.
And president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman’s championship celebration shirt.
The seven game thriller that was the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers was certainly one for the history books. It game the Dodgers the first back to back championship in 25 years and their third since 2020. The Dodgers are tied with the Athletics and the Boston Red Sox for third in all time World Series wins with nine.