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Jews and – Jewish Community Center An American Love Story of Metropolitan

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“An insightful, moving film that helps to shatter stereotypes and preconceptions, and reminds us of the power of this seemingly simple stickball game to bring us all together.” – Ken Burns, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker of “The Civil War,” ”Baseball” and “Jazz” Jewish Community Center A DVD OF JEWS AND BASEBALL - AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY MAY BE ORDERED of Metropolitan Detroit AT WWW.JEWSANDBASEBALL.COM D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322 www.jcc.det.org

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The Matthews Sports Exhibit Memorabilia in the collection is rotated periodically, with each sport The Matthews Sports Exhibit Includes: Jewish Heroes & Other Legends being emphasized during its playing season. The best part of the whole experience, Bob said, is knowing that • A rare, mounted set of baseball cards picturing 142 Jewish big others get a chance to see these one-of-a-kind items. This lifelong leaguers. or as long as he can remember, Dr. Robert Matthews has loved fan’s philosophy is that: ”The joy is not having the collection; the real sports. Whether sitting in his Uncle Ernie’s Pontiac and listening • An original work of art depicting 26 current and former Jewish F joy is sharing the collection with people who appreciate it.” to a Tigers game or heading off to Briggs Stadium with his father baseball players that includes autographs and personal inscriptions. to see the great play, Bob was enthralled. “Visiting the display is like taking a mini-trip to the Hall of Fame,” • An autographed copy of the 1948 first edition of ’s he added. “Kids can learn about the superstars and appreciate their autobiography. His mother loved and collected antiques, so collecting came naturally Jewish sports heritage, and adults can be reunited with their heroes to Bob. Currently an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit • A signed check and a handwritten 1934 income tax return filled out and relive the joys of their youth.” Mercy-School of Dentistry, he acquired his first sports memorabilia by Morris “Moe” Berg. An and , a when he was 10. These included mementos of the and Princeton grad and friend of , Berg also worked as Jews in Baseball a few Jewish baseball stars. a spy for the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) before and during WWII. His 1934 photos of Tokyo helped Gen. plan The collection gradually expanded to include outstanding items from his 1942 air raid on the Japanese capital. football, , hockey and golf, but the centerpiece remains baseball. From Abrams and Ausmus to Youkilis and Zosky, the exhibit • Two kippot signed by Sandy Koufax, from only a handful of such includes memorabilia from Jewish baseball players from the 1860s items known to exist. The kippot were intended to be given as to today. National sports greats like Babe Ruth, , Joe awards to students at a Jewish religious school. DiMaggio and are represented, as are local heroes • A baseball and bat signed by Tigers legend Hank Greenberg. including , , , • Miguel Cabrera’s signed , bats and helmet. and . • A program and ticket from the first Super Bowl. Bob finds his treasures in catalogs, at shows, on the Internet and A football helmet signed by the 1972 Dolphins, the only in conversations with other fans. And because sports memorabilia • team to complete a perfect (17-0) season, can be valuable (in 2013, a baseball card of of the including winning the Super Bowl. Pirates famously sold for more than $2 million), Bob has had many of the items authenticated, purchased them with valid • A check signed by legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi. authentication or had them autographed in person.