The Ball Soaring into the Sky



The cheerful sound of a white ball being struck by a wooden bat echoes across the blue grass. The players, dressed in white uniforms and ankle-length black socks, chase after the ball as it soars into the sky, slicing through the sea of blue grass. With each passing moment, their speed intensifies, their determination palpable in the air.



Cooperstown is the proud home of the Baseball Hall of Fame, and every store in the area is stocked with baseball memorabilia. Children eagerly make their way from the bat display to the baseball card museum, and even to the baseball stadium where the sport was first played. Here, they soak up everything there is to know about baseball, from the iconic caps to the distinctive uniforms worn by players.



PHOTO: Cooperstown, New York