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Special Collections

Ernie Harwell Sports Collection

The Ernie Harwell Sports Collection began in 1966 when sportscaster Ernie Harwell made his initial donation.

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday

No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

By Appointment Only: 12 p.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday

No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

By Appointment Only: 12 p.m., 6 p.m.

Thursday

No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

By Appointment Only: 10 a.m., 12 p.m.

Friday

No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

By Appointment Only: 10 a.m., 12 p.m.

Saturday

No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

By Appointment Only: 10 a.m., 12 p.m.

SundayClosed
Microphone in Ernie Harwell Room

Lulu and Ernie Harwell Room

Open by appointment only.

This exhibit area houses a portion of the collection, in addition to seats from Tiger Stadium at Michigan and Trumbull and a mock broadcast booth.

1886 Detroit baseball club

Our National Pastime

Explore the history of baseball and other sports in the Ernie Harwell Sports Collection.

Our holdings include:

  • Books
  • Photographs
  • Media guides
  • Programs
  • Manuscripts
Babe Ruth, Mickey Cochrane and Frankie Frisch

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