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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. The Harwell Exhibit Room is only open by appointment. Please make an appointment by submitting the request form.


Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday

By Appointment Only

Wednesday

By Appointment Only

Thursday

By Appointment Only

Friday

By Appointment Only

Saturday

By Appointment Only

SundayClosed

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.

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

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