SERIES ARTIFACTS DONATED

Bregman Glove, Verlander

Jersey Due At Hall of Fame

COOPERSTOWN – Artifacts from the Houston Astros’ World Series victory are on their way to the Baseball Hall of Fame.  Donated after Game 7 Wednesday night in Los Angeles, they include:

• Glove used by Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, who made multiple highlight-reel defensive plays throughout the Series
• Jersey worn by Astros pitcher Justin Verlander in Game 6
• Cap worn by Astros pitcher Charlie Morton in Game 7, when he picked up the victory with four innings of relief work to end the game

The Astros captured the first World Series title in their 56-year history on Wednesday with their 5-1 win over the Dodgers in Game 7 of the Fall Classic. Artifacts telling the story of the Astros’ thrilling victory will arrive in Cooperstown to take a permanent place at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

These and other artifacts, which will be announced in the coming weeks, from the 2017 Postseason will be featured in the “Autumn Glory” exhibit, which will be on exhibit through the 2018 Postseason.