In 1908, Jack Norworth was riding a New York City subway train when he saw a sign that said "Ball game Today at the Polo Grounds." He was not a fan of the game, but some baseball-related lyrics popped into his head anyway. Albert Von Tilzer, a popular songwriter, liked the lyrics and put music to them. What resulted was a song called, Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Neither man had ever been to a baseball game and wouldn't attend one for many decades. Second only to the National Anthem, this song is the most widely sung song in America.

To the left, is a very rare, signed copy of Take Me Out to the Ball Game.
Below, is a cigar box, circa 1908, which features the likeness of Jack Norworth.