LA October artifacts include game-worn items from Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Dave Roberts, and more.
The Dodgers triumph in the 2024 World Series is now on display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, featuring several artifacts and game-used equipment from the team’s 16-game run in the postseason.
Hung upright and centering the exhibit are Dodgers jerseys of Shohei Ohtani and reliever Anthony Banda, along with the catching gear that Will Smith wore throughout the postseason.
Photo credit: Milo Stewart Jr. | National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
From the Hall of Fame, here are various Dodgers items on display at the exhibit, part of Cooperstown’s “Autumn Glory” section of postseason exploits:
Spikes worn by World Series MVP Freddie Freeman in Games 1 and 2
Jersey worn by Shohei Ohtani during Game 3
Cap worn by manager Dave Roberts
Glove worn by Walker Buehler, who posted a win in Game 3 and saved Game 5
Chest protector and cap worn by catcher Will Smith, who caught the final strikeout of the decisive Game 5
Jersey worn by pitcher Anthony Banda, who made scoreless relief appearances in each of the Dodgers’ four World Series wins
A ball used during the ninth inning of Game 5
Batting helmet worn by NLCS Most Valuable Player Tommy Edman
Batting gloves worn by Mookie Betts, who hit .290 with 16 RBI in the postseason
Bat and batting gloves worn by Max Muncy, who set a record by reaching base in 12 straight postseason plate appearances
Where there’s a Will, there’s a way to the #WorldSeries.
The chest protector he wore throughout the postseason will be preserved in Cooperstown. pic.twitter.com/Tvxkb8RpZF
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) October 31, 2024
Hats off to the skipper!
Dave Roberts is donating his cap to the Hall of Fame after leading the @Dodgers to their second title in five seasons. pic.twitter.com/u01SfmAvSk
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) October 31, 2024
The exhibit will be in place at the Hall of Fame through the 2025 postseason, and the museum is planning more features related to the 2024 Dodgers that will be announced during spring training.