Play Ball! Texas Baseball

The sport of baseball—known as America's "national pastime"—holds a special place in the hearts of Texans and the history of the Lone Star State.

This special exhibition captured the excitement of the game with artifacts like original uniforms, equipment, stadium details, mascots, memorabilia, and featured pioneers of the game including native Texan baseball Hall of Famers like superstar pitcher Nolan Ryan, Rube Foster, founder of the Negro National League in 1920, and Austin's own Willie Wells, an African-American shortstop who pioneered the use of the batting helmet.

Support for the Bullock Museum's exhibitions and education programs provided by the Texas State History Museum Foundation.