Red Sox nation welcomes "baseball as America": Boston is the latest venue for a traveling Hall of Fame exhibition that brings the game's past to life while celebrating the accomplishments of today's teams and stars.

• Position: Athletic Arena

"BASEBALL as America," produced by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, celebrates the national pastime through more than 500 artifacts from the collections in Cooperstown--presenting them in a variety of themes, including invention and popular culture. The exhibition high-fights the history of the sport and the ways it reflects and sometimes shapes American society.

In addition to seeing hundreds of original, historical baseball photos, letters, and objects up-close, visitors can explore innovations behind the game today and how it has changed through the years--from advancements in batting equipment to new technology used to call pitches.

"Baseball and America have grown up together. In fact, the game is such an integral part of our culture that we often take for granted its deep day-to-day significance in our lives," notes Jane Forbes Clark, chairman of the board of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. "In bringing this exhibition to people across the country, it is our hope that we can learn more about ourselves as a people who possess a shared set of values, as reflected in our national game."

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The exhibit features artifacts dating back to the game's origins more than 150 years ago. On display will be the "Green Light" letter, written by Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt to baseball Commissioner Kenesaw...